Social media mainstays face robust ad penalties

Social media mainstays face robust ad penalties

Facebook, YouTube, and other violators of transnational advertising rules in Vietnam are expected to face stronger punishments under new rules.
Data deemed safer in law alteration

Data deemed safer in law alteration

Foreign enterprises doing business in Vietnam must store key internet data on servers located within the country, according to a new government decree.
YouTube Shorts touts 1.5 bn users, taking on TikTok

YouTube Shorts touts 1.5 bn users, taking on TikTok

YouTube on Wednesday said that more than 1.5 billion people monthly tune into its Shorts video service, which competes with global sensation TikTok.
YouTube cracks down on anti-vaccine misinformation

YouTube cracks down on anti-vaccine misinformation

YouTube announced Wednesday it would remove videos and some high-profile users that falsely claim approved vaccines are dangerous, as social networks seek to crack down on health misinformation around Covid-19 and other diseases.
Vietnam keeps tabs on digital advertising

Vietnam keeps tabs on digital advertising

The Vietnamese government’s new initiative on cross-border advertisement on digital platforms like YouTube, Google, and Facebook is deemed a step up from previous legislation, particularly regarding censorship and tax obligations.
Vietnamese diva turns goddess in new music video

Vietnamese diva turns goddess in new music video

A new music video by Vietnamese diva Ha Tran released on her YouTube channel on May 13.
Yeah1 continues amassing deficit

Yeah1 continues amassing deficit

Shifting to consumer services has yet to pay out for Yeah1 as its deficit grew by VND180 billion ($7.82 million) last year.
Digital platforms used to promote Vietnam’s tourism

Digital platforms used to promote Vietnam’s tourism

The Vietnam National Administration of Tourism (VNAT) has made use of digital platforms to catch attention of travellers and promote tourism in the country.
Online campaign gives viewers a unique taste of Vietnamese tourism

Online campaign gives viewers a unique taste of Vietnamese tourism

A tourism promotion campaign entitled “Viet Nam: Di de yeu!” (Discover Vietnam) was launched on YouTube on January 7 to make Vietnam more popular among travellers via the digital platform.
Banks required to disclose taxpayers account info to tax agencies

Banks required to disclose taxpayers account info to tax agencies

From December 5, commercial banks in Vietnam are obligated to provide information on taxpayers' bank accounts and transactions to the tax department.
Tax from e-commerce activities increases

Tax from e-commerce activities increases

Tax declared from e-commerce activities had been increasing, reported the General Department of Taxation.
Vietnam’s culinary channel to be honoured at YouTube FanFest

Vietnam’s culinary channel to be honoured at YouTube FanFest

Hanoi - A YouTube channel featuring local recipes by a mother in a rural area will be among representatives of Vietnam at the YouTube FanFest 2020 that will take place on October 11.
Web dramas on cai luong to be released

Web dramas on cai luong to be released

A web drama series on cai luong (reformed opera), the south’s most popular theatre form, has started to be released on YouTube this week.
Local social networking sites shaken by draft amendment

Local social networking sites shaken by draft amendment

More than 500 local social networking sites will need to secure a permit to continue earning revenue if the draft decree amending Decree 72 is approved.
Facebook and YouTube facing extra regulations for Vietnam

Facebook and YouTube facing extra regulations for Vietnam

Major social network sites such as Facebook and YouTube face even stricter controls in Vietnam if a draft decree amendment on internet management gets approval, adding to the pressures for the popular sites to wipe out fake news and adhere to tax obligations.
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