Pet hamsters banned in Vietnam

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Realizing the threats to the agricultural sectors, Vietnam has banned the sale and possession of hamsters, whose popularity has been soaring.The Ministry of Agriculture says anyone caught with a hamster will be fined up to 30m dong ($1,900) - almost double the average annual wage in Vietnam.

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Pet hamsters banned in Vietnam  - BBC NEWs

Vietnam has banned the sale and possession of hamsters, whose popularity has been soaring.

The Ministry of Agriculture says anyone caught with a hamster will be fined up to 30m dong ($1,900) - almost double the average annual wage in Vietnam.

The authorities say the creatures are a potential source of disease.  Read full here

Vietnam Fights the War on Hamster 

The Vietnamese government has taken steps to beat the greatest threat facing their country today: hamsters.

Yes, hamsters. Authorities, who believe the animals are linked to disease, are so concerned about hamster ownership that they’ve imposed a fine of 30 million dong ($1,900) for anyone caught in possession of the furry rodents. That’s nearly twice the average yearly salary in the country. Read full here