Delegates at the National Assembly have called for stronger measures to protect children in digital spaces, including proposals to study banning or restricting minors’ use of social media platforms.

More than 200 child development experts, advocacy groups and educational institutions have called on Google to take stronger action against AI-generated content targeting young audiences on YouTube and YouTube Kids.

The proportion of children in Vietnam who do not engage in sufficient physical activity is on the rise, as school-based physical education continues to fall short of the recommended minimum of 60 minutes of daily movement.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed Decision No. 468/QD-TTg approving a programme to protect and support children in cyberspace for 2026–2030.

Authorities and UNICEF warn that environmental challenges are already shaping the health and future of millions of children.

Sconnect Vietnam urges digital content businesses to adopt 12 online safety standards for children, viewing it not merely as a process, but a moral commitment.

As Australia bans under-16s from social media, experts urge Vietnam to choose a more balanced, managed approach rather than outright restrictions.

Experts from the National Child Protection Hotline and the Ministry of Public Security’s A05 Cybersecurity Training Center are raising alarms about the growing risks Vietnamese children face in digital environments.

Requiring child safety seats under a new regulation has left families with three children and 5-seat cars confused, as the rear row only fits two seats, raising questions about safety and feasibility.

Children in special circumstances suffer multiple disadvantages in living conditions, nutrition, education and health care.

From the US to Japan, child restraint systems have long been compulsory. Vietnam’s upcoming law reflects a long-overdue change in mindset.

A new Vietnamese decree prohibits excessive academic pressure at home, with fines ranging from $200 to $400 for violators.

A powerful message was delivered this morning in Ho Chi Minh City: no one should face the dangers of the internet alone.

Vietnam’s Digital Trust Alliance (DTA) on October 10 launched the “Not Alone” campaign, a nationwide initiative aimed at protecting children and young people from online risks and building a safer, more humane digital environment.

Since its founding in 1992, Hoa Hong Shelter has nurtured and educated disadvantaged girls aged 8-18. Over 30 years, it has supported more than 1,000 children.

According to the hotline 111, cyberbullying has been on the rise, especially among children, as the digital space has continued to expand.

Taking advantage of the summer break, many parents are spending tens of millions of dong on gym memberships with personal trainers or online coaching programs in hopes of helping their children lose weight.

Over the past decades, Vietnam has made strides in protecting children’s rights, especially efforts to reduce child labour, one of the most daunting challenges in developing countries.

All eligible patients will receive surgical interventions and post-operative care in accordance with Vietnamese medical standards and global care protocols.