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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.

Family of 10 children, 40 grandchildren & great-grandchildren enjoy happy life

Raising five sons and five daughters, an elderly couple in Thanh Hoa province is leading a happy life, well cared for by their children.

Hanoi grandmother’s gate-climbing video captures enduring love

Millions watched as a 93-year-old woman tried to climb a gate to find her husband, a touching moment that transcended generations.

Grandmother, 90, goes viral for climbing over gate to sneak out

A 30-second video showing a 90-year-old woman in Yen Bai climbing over a gate with the help of a ladder to sneak out of her house has gone viral online, stirring both amusement and concern.

Vietnam removes 10 wildlife trafficking groups from social media

In 2024, Education for Nature Vietnam detected 206,927 instances of live animals and wildlife products being advertised for sale on Facebook.

Exaggerated food ad in Hanoi reignites concerns over influencer ethics

A viral 40-meter intestine dish has drawn regulatory attention to deceptive marketing in Vietnam's food scene.

Hanoi noodle shop under fire for ad claiming it’s “better than your mom”

A bun bo Hue eatery in Hanoi’s Hai Ba Trung District is under fire on social media for a provocative advertising sign that many deem disrespectful and offensive.

Duy Manh drops lawsuit against Mercedes, drops satirical track 'Rat Dad'

Singer Duy Manh withdraws his legal complaint over a burned Mercedes and responds with a bold, ironic song.