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Vietnam announces basic standards for online child protection products

The set of standards 'Basic technical requirements for products and services to protect children online' will be the basis for assessing quality and promoting the development of an ecosystem of solutions to protect Vietnamese children online.

Violations continue to be found in ads on social networks

Advertisements about gambling games and betting on online channels remain a headache for state management agencies. The problem cannot be solved because of the lack of clear regulations.

Online scams a growing threat in Vietnam

The growing threat of online scams in Vietnam has prompted experts to warn citizens about the significant financial losses they could face, urging stricter security measures to protect individuals from falling victim to the schemes.

Content creators make money with ‘dirty’ videos

Cultural experts have voiced their concern over the rise of online toxic content. Many content creators post "dirty" videos on social networks, ignoring ethical principles.

Security-camera manufacturers to form alliance to compete with foreign rivals

Representatives of Vietnam’s security camera manufacturers support setting up an alliance or club to help each other improve their competitiveness.

Online-advertising cash flows to 'clean' content

To create a healthy online ad market, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has taken measures to drive online advertising cash flow from pages with toxic content to pages with authentic and helpful content.

Vietnam succeeds in blocking cash flow to 'dirty' ads

Celebrities, YouTubers and TikTokers will be refused by advertising agents and brands if they post ugly and inappropriate statements and actions on the internet.

Telegram app is seen as ‘paradise’ for cybercrimes

Telegram has attracted more and more users because it is free, has no content censor, and offers encrypted end-to-end messages and chats that are easy to delete. It has become a favorite rendezvous for cybercriminals.

VN successfully stops 30,000 websites with harmful content aiming at children

The Ministry of Public Security yesterday held a seminar in Hanoi about protecting children in cyberspace.

Public wants stiff sanctions on deviant speech, behavior

An average administrative fine of VND7.5 million is imposed on KOLs and celebrities for deviant behavior conducted online.

Ministry proposes increase of fine level for cyberspace violations

The Ministry of Information and Communication will propose to the Government to issue regulations on increasing the level of fines and additional penalties for cyberspace violations.

Some 400 websites blacklisted for legal violations

The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has announced a "Black List" of 403 websites with signs of law violation in 2023.

Community to better protect children in cyber environment

In recent years, information technology and telecommunications growth has impacted every field and everyone’s life, including children.

‘Call girl booking’ ads can’t be removed because of AI-based censorship regime

Stopping ads like call girl bookings from Facebook and Telegram, which are considered a ‘paradise’ for tricks, is becoming more difficult.

Intricacy urged in cybercrime battle

As criminals exploit advanced technologies, both banks and customers face amplified risks, necessitating collaborative and advanced countermeasures.

Users warned about call girl booking services on Facebook, Google

Most ads on Facebook and Google related to callgirl booking are traps laid to swindle users out of money through “task implementation".

Club for Child Protection in Cyberspace launched in Vietnam

A ceremony was held for the Club for the Protection of Vietnamese Children in Cyberspace, launched by the Vietnam Information Security Association - VNISA, on September 27 in Hanoi.

Pornography, gambling livestream apps flood Facebook, Google

Many ethical issues have arisen recently on Facebook and Google, including ads for callgirls and pornography and gambling livestream apps.

Ministry to control livestreams, manage activities under legal regulations

Identifying livestreamers will help restrict dirty content and sale of fake goods, and will also force livestreamers to comply with the law.

New decree on Internet services expected to 'clean up' cyberspace

Social networks will be required to remove content found in violation immediately. Such accounts, community pages and content channels will be locked. The heavy sanctions are expected to help clean up cyberspace.