The Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) has introduced the "Code of Conduct for Protecting Children in the Online Environment," aiming to establish a safer and more positive digital space for children.

Exploiting the high demand for Tet travel, scammers are targeting individuals with fraudulent promotions for cheap tickets and gambling opportunities, causing financial and legal troubles.

Authorities have flagged the popular “blind bag” trend on social media as a form of disguised gambling, with participants paying to tear open bags in hopes of winning valuable items.

The Ministry of Information and Communications has listed 904 websites as law violators for 2024, recommending businesses avoid advertising on these platforms.

The Ministry of Information and Communications is collaborating with influencers to drive positive trends online, using the motto “Promote beauty to eliminate ugliness.”

Cyberspace is essential for children's development but presents significant challenges in ensuring information security, protecting privacy, and safeguarding young users online, insiders said.

Content that breaches laws related to the internet will be removed within 24 hours and the owners of the accounts will have their accounts locked, under the newly released Decree 147 on the management and use of the internet and online information.

A new survey highlights that nearly two-thirds of Vietnamese children acquire online safety skills from platforms like Facebook and YouTube. While promising, the reliance on social media for such education poses risks due to unverified information.

Experts caution parents against sharing children’s personal information online, citing risks to privacy and well-being.

Being aware of risks that can affect children online will help press agencies and journalists gain knowledge and skills to protect children.

The Ministry of Information and Communications has announced plans to restrict media appearances for celebrities who violate legal or ethical standards online.

Experts have called for heavier sanctions on KOLs (key opinion leaders) who deliver "deviant" speech, saying that an administrative fine of VND7.5 million is not enough to deter violators.

When livestreaming to advertise products, KOLs (key opinion leaders) need to be transparent about their intentions from the very beginning.

To maintain a cleaner, more positive online environment and promote beneficial content, the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) of Vietnam is calling for stricter regulations to manage Key Opinion Leaders (KOLs).

The Ho Chi Minh City Department of Information and Communications is compiling a list of influencers operating in the city to manage and leverage their impact for public communication and event promotion.

It is essential to enhance education and raise awareness among children about online safety, says the Department for Child Affairs

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.

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.

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.