Campaign seeks to prevent fake news, create healthier cyberculture
October 11, 2023 | 13:00
A communications campaign called "Chien dich Tin" was launched in Hanoi on October 11 to raise public awareness of fighting fake news, and improve cyberculture in Vietnam.
Ministry plans inspection of TikTok in May
April 07, 2023 | 16:38
The Ministry of Information and Communications will conduct an inspection of TikTok in May to ensure the cross-border platform's law compliance during its operation in Vietnam.
The value of trust in the age of dishonest news
June 21, 2020 | 10:00
Vietnamese press agencies are making efforts to transmit information truthfully, accurately and quickly. On the occasion of the 95th anniversary of Vietnam Journalists’ Day, Dr. Farida Kbar, head of the Professional Communication Department at RMIT Vietnam, shared her thoughts on fake news on social networks as well as the important contributions from Vietnam in successfully containing the coronavirus pandemic through information.
Hanoi promises hefty fines for COVID-19 offenders
April 06, 2020 | 10:22
Failing to wear masks in public places, reporting inaccurate health statuses or evading quarantine are just some actions that could result in heavy fines or even a criminal trial.
Netizen in hot water for posting more han 200 fake news about COVID-19 pandemic
March 28, 2020 | 17:26
A key opinion leader ignored regulations and released more than 200 statuses containing disinformation, reaching thousands of gullible readers.
New penalties illustrate resolve to wipe out false info
March 18, 2020 | 10:00
Social media platforms are teeming with fake news about the current coronavirus epidemic, causing a public outcry and affecting lives.
Vietnam’s netizens battle the scourge of growing fake news Vietnam
March 17, 2020 | 11:00
With a huge number of internet users, Vietnam is struggling to efficiently manage the constant flow of inaccurate news on social media and other networks, with countless hoaxes and disinformation easily reaching thousands of gullible readers.
Sharing fake news on social media will be fined from April
February 05, 2020 | 15:39
Posting fake news on social networks will be applied the highest sanction of VND20 million ($870) from April 15, 2020.
EU on fake news alert as continent prepares to vote
April 07, 2019 | 18:56
Will Russian trolls, American social media giants and opportunistic fake news merchants combine to poison Europe's political landscape ahead of May's continent-wide election?
Indonesia battles fake news after quake-tsunami disaster
October 05, 2018 | 17:08
Indonesia has cracked down on "fake news" about its deadly quake-tsunami disaster, with police arresting nine people for spreading hoaxes in a bid to prevent further panic spreading among survivors.
Facebook cuts ad-target options to thwart discrimination
August 22, 2018 | 09:53
Facebook said on Tuesday (Aug 21) it is cutting more than 5,000 ad-targeting options to prevent advertisers from discriminating based on traits such as religion or race.
Clickbait fake death news targets billionaire Tran Dinh Long
May 07, 2018 | 21:43
Billionaire Tran Dinh Long has been the victim of fake news announcing his death.
Facebook unveils appeal process for when it removes posts
April 25, 2018 | 08:48
Facebook said on Tuesday (Apr 24) it will give users the right to appeal decisions if the social network decides to remove photos, videos or written posts deemed to violate community standards.
Step up fake news fight at election time: top EU official
March 10, 2018 | 11:01
The EU's top official charged with fighting fake news says Europe needs to redouble its efforts to tackle the phenomenon in the run-up to elections, as fears grow about Russian meddling in votes across the continent.
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