A nationwide film week celebrating International Children’s Day 2026 will take place from May 31 to June 7, according to the Cinema Department under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.

Experts say banning social media is not the most effective way to protect children online and may instead push them toward less regulated digital spaces.

The Grand Prize for Lifetime Achievement - De Men Knight - has been awarded to late Associate Professor, Doctor, artist, director and People’s Artist Ngo Manh Lan in recognition of his lifelong contributions to Vietnamese children’s arts.

Vietnam is ramping up child safety measures after two tragic drowning incidents claimed the lives of nine students in less than a week.

Many child abuse cases in Vietnam continue for extended periods without being detected or reported, according to officials from the Ministry of Health.

Party General Secretary and President To Lam has called for stronger protection of children, stressing that schools must never tolerate violence or bullying.

Proposals to ban or restrict children’s use of social media are sparking debate. In a world where being offline can mean falling behind, the mindset of “if it can’t be controlled, ban it” is becoming inappropriate.

Amid rising concerns over children being harmed online, a National Assembly deputy has proposed measures to ban or restrict minors from using popular social media platforms for homework or study purposes.

Restricting student access to social platforms could unintentionally hinder communication and digital learning.

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.