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MIC to announce TikTok inspection results

September 07, 2023 | 18:56

Vietnam's Ministry of Information and Communications will announce its inspection conclusion of TikTok next month.

Facebook, Google, and TikTok ordered to remove content volations

August 09, 2023 | 11:45

Facebook, Google, and TikTok removed a significant amount of content that violated the law in July, meeting about 90 per cent of the MIC's requirements.

TikTok Shop dethrones Lazada in Vietnam's e-commerce sector

July 31, 2023 | 09:10

Having launched just last year, TikTok Shop has rapidly ascended the ranks in Vietnam's e-commerce sector, dethroning Lazada from its position as the second-largest platform by revenue, according to the latest data from market analyst firm, Metric.

Foreign tech giants contribute $166 million in taxes in H1

July 24, 2023 | 11:30

The General Department of Taxation (GDT) in Vietnam has reported that prominent foreign tech companies, including Google, Apple, Facebook, Netflix, TikTok, made substantial tax contributions, amounting to around $166 million during the first half of 2023.

French MPs urge TikTok ban ultimatum

July 07, 2023 | 14:46

French MPs on Thursday called on the government to ban video-sharing platform TikTok unless it clarifies its links to China, days after the government blamed social media for fuelling recent riots.

New e-commerce trend popular in Thailand

July 07, 2023 | 10:13

Shoppertainment, where content and commerce converge on a platform, has become the next era of online commerce, expected to be worth 1 trillion USD across Asia-Pacific by 2025, said Sirinit Virayasiri, head of business marketing for Thailand TikTok.

Conclusions around corner as TikTok backlash heats up

June 28, 2023 | 15:00

TikTok is under investigation in Vietnam for potential misuse of user data and manipulation of content, while also facing allegations of tax loopholes regarding its advertisements.

TikTok probe’s findings expected in July: Deputy Minister

June 06, 2023 | 15:26

Findings of the probe into TikTok operation in Vietnam are expected to be announced in July, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Nguyen Thanh Lam said on June 5 at the ministry’s monthly press briefing.

Vietnam warns of potential ban on TikTok amidst calls for enhanced compliance

June 02, 2023 | 12:36

The Vietnamese Ministry of Information and Communications has raised concerns about the future of TikTok in Vietnam.

Chinese shopping app Temu wows US amid TikTok fears

April 10, 2023 | 14:22

Shopping online at Temu, Laurie Silva paid just $1.25 for earrings and $15 for a cardigan -- she is among millions of US consumers the Chinese platform is wooing with low-cost bargains and a dizzying array of products.

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.

Vietnam a potential market for shoppertainment: report

March 31, 2023 | 15:00

Vietnam is one of the most potential markets in the Asia-Pacific region for shoppertainment - a trend that combines online shopping with entertainment, according to a report named “Shoppertainment: APAC’s Trillion-Dollar Opportunity” by the US-based Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and TikTok.