The ministry’s response follows numerous complaints from the public and stakeholders about offensive and culturally insensitive material shared on social media.

From 2020 to 2022, the Ministry has imposed administrative fines totaling 335 million VND on individuals and organizations involved in violations within the performing arts sector. In addition to these penalties, the Ministry has issued a directive to enhance management of audio and video recordings on the internet.

On June 28, 2024, the Ministry released a directive aimed at improving the oversight of online content, especially regarding its impact on societal norms and values. This directive includes developing a pilot procedure for monitoring and controlling the negative effects of non-compliance with the code of conduct in the arts, which is expected to be finalized by September 2024.

For cases involving the posting of inappropriate clips online, the Ministry will apply measures and penalties as specified in the 2013 Constitution, the 2015 Penal Code (as amended in 2017), and relevant government decrees on internet management and administrative penalties.

Additionally, the Ministry will take responsibility for addressing issues related to online content in the performing arts, culture, and advertising sectors, as outlined in Decree No. 38/2021/ND-CP, which governs administrative fines in these areas.

The Ministry also emphasized the importance of regulating online advertising, responding to public input on this matter. The draft amendment to the Advertising Law proposes clearer rules for influencers and advertisers, ensuring compliance with legal standards regarding product quality and truthful representation.

Notable figures who have faced fines this year for various violations include Nam Em, Dam Vinh Hung, and Phuong Le.

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