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Social media users in VN must verify accounts with phone numbers starting today

From today, Vietnamese social media platforms must comply with new rules under Decree 147, including account verification with phone numbers and stricter content oversight.

2024’s most-followed Vietnamese singers: Who’s winning the fan game?

Vietnamese music in 2024 is brimming with young talent, and stars like HIEUTHUHAI, Phuong My Chi, and MONO are leading the way with millions of devoted fans.

Beauty and influence: Vietnam’s most-followed beauty queens

Vietnam’s most popular beauty queens are ruling social media, with Thuy Tien, Khanh Van, and H'Hen Nie among the year’s most engaging figures.

Parents criticized for using child in car trunk as birthday gift in viral video

A birthday surprise featuring a child hidden in a car trunk went viral on TikTok, drawing mixed reactions and raising concerns over the emotional impact on the child.

Vietnamese adventurer joins Africa’s last hunter-gatherers on a hunt

The Hadzabe of Tanzania remain Africa’s only hunter-gatherer tribe, and Vietnamese YouTuber Phan Thanh Quoc had the rare opportunity to join them on a hunt.

Vietnamese YouTuber dares to dance with venomous snakes in Tanzania

A Vietnamese YouTuber ventured into the heart of Tanzania to witness the Zigua people's extraordinary tradition of snake dancing.

Golden glamour: Lavish Vietnamese weddings of 2024

Social media buzzed with the splendor of Vietnamese weddings featuring gold-laden brides and gifts worth billions.

Authentication requirement on social media expected to lead to cautious speech

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

Bac Lieu fishermen go viral for rescuing stranded dolphins

When over 20 dolphins were stranded near the shore, Bac Lieu fishermen mobilized to save them, earning admiration from viewers worldwide.

Kien Giang son becomes an online inspiration with his loving care for his father

In a heartwarming story from Kien Giang, a young man named Lam Trung Nhan is bringing joy to his ailing father through dance, jokes, and unwavering care - a story that has now captured the online community’s heart.

Korean media highlights controversial Yoga poses by Vietnamese tourist

South Korean news outlets have widely reported on a Vietnamese tourist who performed yoga in front of Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace, igniting public backlash over cultural sensitivity.

Public spaces or private sessions? Yoga performances stir controversy

Yoga, praised for its health benefits, is under fire as a trend of public performances in places like palaces and roads brings backlash from netizens.

Hanoi toddler’s one-word video charms the Internet with 18 million views

In a heartwarming twist, a simple clip of a young boy in Hanoi mimicking his teacher’s command has reached over 18 million views, sparking joy and adoration across social media.

Social media helps reunite Vietnamese mother and Danish daughter after 23 years

After 23 years apart, a woman in Denmark found her Vietnamese birth mother just one hour after posting her story on social media, thanks to the support of the online community.

Doctors urge youth to stop playing deadly 'neck artery game'

Vietnamese doctors are urging young people to stop playing the dangerous "pen challenge," which involves compressing the carotid arteries and poses life-threatening risks.

Foreign tourist’s honest gesture in Mai Chau goes viral

An American travel blogger’s return to pay for his forgotten meal in Mai Chau has become a viral story, highlighting both his integrity and the warmth of a local stall owner.

Young woman becomes famous TikToker, builds house for parents

Le Nguyen My Huyen, from the Mekong Delta, who has memories about her difficult childhood, has built a spacious house for her parents to show her gratitude after earning a lot of money from being a famous TikToker.

99-year-old grandmother's remark at ID card office touches hearts

"Taking my nearly 100-year-old grandmother to get her national ID card is an indescribable feeling because I know this might be the last time she does it," shared a young man from Hung Yen province, whose touching story has moved many.

Viral video of stunning Mui Ne slope captures million views

A picturesque road in Mui Ne has become a social media hit, garnering 6 million views and almost 500,000 interactions in a few days, thanks to its breathtaking views of the sea and mountains.

99-year-old and 90-year-old sisters' heartfelt conversation captivates millions

A video capturing a 99-year-old woman visiting her 90-year-old sister has recently gone viral, evoking strong emotions among viewers.