The Vietnamese Government will impose fines of up to VND50 million (about US$1,900) on social media users who share fabricated or false information, as part of a broad new decree aimed at tightening control over digital platforms.

VOV.VN - Police in Vietnam's Thanh Hoa province have dismantled a global malware distribution network led by a 12th-grade student, which infiltrated more than 94,000 computers across multiple countries to steal sensitive data and take control of social media accounts for illegal profit.

VOV.VN - With Vietnam’s elections for deputies to the National Assembly and local People’s Councils for the 2026–2031 term approaching, authorities and society are stepping up efforts to address online disinformation that could distort public perception and undermine confidence in the electoral process.

VOV.VN - Amid growing pressure from social media competition, click-driven content, and cases of ethical violations in journalism, the need to safeguard professional standards has become more urgent than ever.

VOV.VN - While the entire Party, army, and people are actively working to implement the four key resolutions recently issued by the Politburo to guide Vietnam’s strategic development in a new era, hostile and reactionary forces have been exploiting social media to distort their content and intent.

Ten private social media groups involved in the illegal online sale of wildlife have been permanently removed from online platforms, as part of a campaign launched by Education for Nature Vietnam (ENV) to combat illegal wildlife trading, ENV announced on May 15.

Vietnamese authorities have arrested several social media influencers for allegedly misleading consumers through false advertising of a dietary supplement.

To Thai Hung, 29, is the creator of the "Ha Giang Passport”, a new hot trend among youth.

VOV.VN - Social network users in Vietnam will be required to provide basic personal information, including full name, date of birth, and mobile phone number as of December 25, in order to post stories.

TikToker Pham Duc Nam, known as "Mr. Pips," has been indicted for masterminding a VND5,000-billion- fraud. Authorities uncovered his deceptive schemes targeting unsuspecting investors.