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.

Under stricter online regulations taking effect this December, foreign platforms operating in Vietnam must comply with tighter deadlines for removing illegal content and suspending offending accounts.

At the 2024 Vietnam–Korea Digital Cooperation Forum, experts highlighted Vietnam’s appeal as a destination for AI-driven investments and innovation.

Vietnam emerged as the overall champion of the ASEAN Cyber Shield (ACS) cybersecurity competition, held as part of Vietnam International Digital Week, with teams dominating both categories of the event.

Le Quang Huy, Chairman of the National Assembly’s Committee on Science, Technology, and Environment, has called for specific, superior, and feasible policies to foster the growth of Vietnam's digital technology enterprises.

AI development took the spotlight at the 2024 Vietnam-South Korea Digital Cooperation Forum, emphasizing shared goals and strategies.

Highlighting Vietnam’s potential in high-tech industries, Deputy PM Nguyen Hoa Binh called on South Korean firms to integrate Vietnamese SMEs into their global value chains.

Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City have been listed among the top 200 startup cities globally, according to an announcement shared by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST) at a press conference for the Vietnam Innovative Startup Day (TECHFEST) 2024.

Vietnam’s latest decree on Internet use and gaming aims to curb addiction and mitigate negative impacts on youth and the economy.

If AI tools are applied on a large scale, the economic benefit would be VND1.89 trillion, or $79.3 billion, to Vietnamese businesses by 2030.

Vietnam is less competitive in traditional sports, but has never been inferior in intellectual sports, experts say.

The International Digital Investment Forum, a highlight of Vietnam Digital Week 2024, showcased the nation’s $152 billion tech industry and its international potential.

Vietnam’s draft law on the digital technology industry was a focal point in talks between Minister Nguyen Manh Hung and NIPA Chairman Hur Sung Wook, who highlighted the shared opportunities for bilateral collaboration.

On November 19, Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC) signed a memorandum of understanding with Burundi’s Ministry of Communication, ICT, and Media to foster technological and telecommunications development.

The fifth ASEAN 5G Conference, held on November 19 during Vietnam International Digital Week 2024, brought together regional leaders to discuss the critical role of 5G in ASEAN’s growth and connectivity.

The 21st ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting Responsible for Information (SOMRI), a highlight of Vietnam International Digital Week 2024, commenced on November 19 in Ha Long, Quang Ninh Province.

HCM City People’s Council Chair Nguyen Thi Le expressed concern about the lack of high-quality human resources in digital technology to meet the needs of the city's rapid and strong development.

The Vietnam Cyber Emergency Response Center (VNCERT/CC) has alerted the public to a growing trend of online financial scams, urging vigilance against deceptive loan offers.

The new regulations on comments on social networks eliminate anonymity, so Internet users must be responsible for what they write online.