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TikToker fined for faking ambassador role in government program

Authorities fined Pham Thoai for falsely claiming ambassador status for a national trade event organized by several ministries.

Foreign male tourists wearing Hmong women's dresses sparks cultural backlash

Social media erupts over videos of foreign men in traditional Hmong women’s clothing, raising concerns about cultural respect in tourism.

Petrovietnam to build $10B nuclear plant, faces funding and tech hurdles

Vietnam’s nuclear revival begins with Petrovietnam, but cost and reactor choices loom large.

Hanoi authorities propose fining author over controversial social media posts

Hanoi police have recommended an administrative penalty for Dang Hoang Giang after concluding his Facebook posts about Nha Nam’s director contained false information.

Three lifelong friends in their 70s travel across Vietnam, brave Fansipan

Despite the cold and altitude, these U80 ladies conquered the “roof of Indochina” with laughter and love.

Vietnamese streamers, content creators leverage Veo 3 for skyrocketing sales

Instead of spending tens of millions of VND on promotional videos, many dealers and shops are turning to Veo 3 storytelling to create vivid videos, boosting engagement far beyond traditional campaigns.

Vietnam's Google Maps time-travel trend stirs nostalgia

A nostalgic trend is taking over Facebook and TikTok in Vietnam: “time-traveling” to the past using Google Maps to revisit childhood homes, former schools, or familiar neighborhoods.

Vietnam sees boom in YouTube Gold Button channels and video commerce

With over 2,500 channels hitting 1 million subscribers and revenue surging, video shopping gains traction in Vietnam.

Vietnam mandates three-year data storage for e-commerce livestreams

Livestreams must be stored for three years; sellers and KOLs bear legal responsibilities.

Monks turn to TikTok sales: virtue or vice?

The phenomenon of monks livestreaming to sell products should be viewed carefully, experts say. Without clear limits and guidelines, this could easily lead to a backlash.

‘Vietnam is calling’: Social media videos give boost to Vietnamese tourism

A quick search for “Vietnam is calling” on TikTok reveals a myriad of clips capturing the excitement of visitors setting off for Vietnam.

Bride and groom ignore the body shamers, have only one regret on wedding day

Since sharing a series of wedding photos and videos on social media, Huynh Dao’s TikTok account (born 1993, HCMC) has been bustling with attention.

Viral TikTok couple arrested amid fake syrup sales probe

More than 800,000 products were sold through the “Hai Sen Family” social media platforms, including over 100,000 boxes of the “Hai Be appetite syrup” – now declared counterfeit.

Vietnamese grandma becomes online shopping sensation with daily deliveries

A video of an 80-year-old woman sitting in front of dozens of delivery packages while a cheerful shipper hands them over has delighted online viewers.

Fake news scandal: Two held for defaming former HCMC police leader

Authorities have detained two individuals for publishing distorted content online about Lieutenant General Le Hong Nam, based on fabricated claims.

Foodie sensation: Woman eats five meals at once, stays slim

Milo on Diet, famous for mukbang videos, shocks restaurant owners and viewers alike by eating up to five meals in a single sitting.

ChatGPT goes dark worldwide, Vietnam among affected regions

ChatGPT, OpenAI’s AI-powered chatbot, is experiencing a major global service outage, affecting users across multiple platforms including its app, website, and API.

AI photos and videos are fooling Facebook users - and it’s dangerous

Scrolling past a Facebook post featuring a soldier couple holding newborn quadruplets, Linh, 42, reflexively commented, “Congratulations to you both.” Seconds later, she deleted it - something didn’t feel right.

The rise of rustic YouTube in Vietnam: Real charm or cinematic cosplay?

Vietnamese creators face scrutiny for emulating China’s rural content queen without her essence.

Online trust, offline threat: social media habits aid cyber scams

Oversharing personal content on platforms like Facebook is enabling deepfake scams.