Hoi An wards crack down on non-compliant shop signs, 59 cases logged in Hoi An Dong

Ward authorities in Hoi An are inspecting shop signs and advertising boards that break local rules, with particular attention to foreign-language lettering in areas crowded with visitors, Tuoi Tre reported on 6 November.

Officials from Hoi An Dong, Hoi An and Hoi An Tay wards said they are dealing with businesses whose signs do not comply. In Hoi An Dong, teams from the culture and society office, the public service centre, ward police and neighbourhood groups have been working along main roads for several days. By 6 November the ward had drawn up records for 59 cases, reminded the businesses and asked them to commit to making corrections.

Many businesses in the area serve foreign visitors and use English, Chinese or other languages on their signs. The report says inspectors also check size and position. Horizontal signs should sit flush against the shopfront, up to 2 metres high and no longer than the frontage.

Vertical signs may be up to 1 metre wide and 4 metres tall, and no taller than the floor they hang on. Signs projecting from the facade must be at least 2.5 metres above the pavement and stick out no more than 1 metre.

The campaign follows instructions from the Da Nang People's Committee and runs in three stages: outreach and guidance; inspection, reminders and meetings with owners; then administrative penalties and removal for those who do not comply. Hoi An Dong plans to continue until the end of the year. Premises that signed a commitment but missed the deadline can be fined and have signs removed.

Ward officials told the paper that all premises found in breach have committed to fixing or taking down their signs. Teams continue to monitor the old quarter and busy tourist streets.

Sources

• Đồng loạt gỡ, sửa bảng hiệu, biển quảng cáo sai quy định ở Hội An (Tuoi Tre, November 6, 2026, in Vietnamese)

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