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Will sharing news links on Facebook lead to fines in Vietnam?
Vietnamese authorities say they will provide further clarification on whether sharing news article links on social media could lead to penalties under a newly issued government decree regulating online information activities.
Sharing press articles without permission could trigger $1,200 fines in Vietnam
Vietnam will begin fining social media users and platforms that share copyrighted news content without permission starting July 1.
VN steps up oversight of influencers, online advertising and digital conduct
Vietnam’s broadcasting and digital information authority has unveiled new measures to encourage healthier online behavior and improve transparency in the influencer economy.
Online jealousy: venting on social media, facing real-world consequences
Even without physical contact, “online jealousy attacks” can still cause serious harm to victims while exposing perpetrators to legal risks.
Homework via Zalo: why banning social media for kids is impossible
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.
Banning social media may disrupt learning ecosystems
Restricting student access to social platforms could unintentionally hinder communication and digital learning.
Lawmakers propose curbs on children’s social media use
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.
Experts urge YouTube to crack down on AI junk targeting children
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.
Woman fined for using AI to fabricate 400 YouTube videos
A woman has been fined by authorities in Lam Dong Province after using artificial intelligence to produce 415 fabricated videos featuring sensational and fictional crime stories on YouTube.
Vietnam centralizes cyber security forces under public security and defense
Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh has signed a decision approving a project to enhance the operational capacity of Vietnam’s national cyber security protection forces.
Government requires all ISPs to block harmful content
Vietnam requires all internet providers to block harmful content under a new programme protecting children online from 2026 to 2030.
Child protection, support programme in cyberspace approved
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.
The paradox of clicking “accept” and the risk of losing control over data
Personal data is the property of each individual, yet in the digital era, users are almost powerless to control their own information after every click on the “accept” button.
Vietnam to enforce mandatory ID verification for all social media users
A new directive from the Party Central Secretariat mandates identity authentication for social media use, aiming to tackle cybersecurity threats and protect national data sovereignty.
Mobile users in Vietnam face surge in new malware attacks
National cybersecurity authorities reveal a troubling increase in sophisticated mobile threats, with nearly 63,000 new strains recorded.
Vietnam's fight against cybercrime enters a new era with personal data law
A landmark law safeguarding personal data officially comes into force on January 1, 2026, marking a new chapter for digital rights in Vietnam.
Unregulated livestreaming ends following legal troubles of KOLs, KOCs
The year 2025 witnessed a powerful reversal in the livestream sales market.
Employee internet habits can cost businesses thousands of dollars a year
According to experts, on average an employee may spend 1 to 2 hours per day using the Internet for non-work purposes. For a company with around 100 employees, the estimated loss can reach $35,000 per year.
Hanoi man fined for AI-generated video of fictional murder case
A YouTube user was fined for publishing a fabricated crime video using AI, spreading public panic in Hanoi's Chuong My district.
Vietnam proposes national standards for safe online content for 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.
