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Market authority to probe influencer over Korean cosmetics complaint

The Drug Administration of Vietnam has forwarded a complaint involving social media influencer Chu Thanh Huyen to the Hanoi Market Surveillance Department for legal review and action.

Broadcasting authority investigates celebrities over misleading ads

Several celebrities face scrutiny for promoting products linked to a fake milk scandal as authorities move to tighten advertising laws.

Vietnam’s culture ministry responds to celebrity ad scandal

Vietnam’s government moves to curb deceptive advertising in influencer culture.

Vietnamese celebrities face surge in online impersonation and scam ads

The veteran host denounces fraudulent use of his image in online posts promoting an unverified eye medicine.

Vietnamese influencers fined $3,000 each for misleading candy ad

Vietnamese YouTubers Quang Linh Vlogs and Hang Du Muc face hefty fines for promoting false claims about vegetable candy on social media.

Thuy Tien’s scandal teaches artists to research the products they advertise

Following the scandal involving the beauty queen Thuy Tien, Duoc Si Tien noted that this serves as a significant lesson for artists. Every celebrity bears the responsibility of thoroughly researching products before advertising them.

Vietnam cracks down on false advertising of Kera vegetable gummies

Vietnam’s Ministry of Health is investigating Kera vegetable gummies after test results debunked claims that one gummy equals a plate of vegetables. Influencers involved in promotions face potential penalties.

Hanoi billboards stand despite removal order

VietNamNet Bridge – Many illegal billboards are still standing in the outskirts of the capital city despite the administration ordering their removal a month ago. 

Hanoi tightens control of advertising displays

 VietNamNet Bridge – Billboards will only be displayed on the outskirts of Hanoi and the Culture and Sports Department will not grant billboard licences in the city centre this year.