Hanoi yet to ban petrol-powered motorcycles on Ring Road 1 from July: official
Vietnam News 14:19 07/04/2026Hanoi will not impose a blanket ban on gasoline-powered motorbikes on Ring Road No. 1 starting July 1, opting for a phased pilot of low-emission zones, according to Dao Viet Long, deputy director of the municipal Department of Construction.
Australian regulator probes Facebook, YouTube over teen social media ban
World 10:46 31/03/2026A host of tech giants including Facebook and YouTube are under investigation for potentially breaching Australia's world-leading social media ban for under-16s, the nation's online watchdog said Tuesday.
Heavy social media usage erodes young people's wellbeing, report finds
World 12:20 19/03/2026HELSINKI - Heavy social media usage appears to contribute to a drop in wellbeing among young people, especially girls, in some English-speaking countries, the World Happiness Report published on Thursday found.
Hanoi to close multiple streets for art program today
Vietnam News 10:42 31/01/2026Police in Hanoi on Friday announced traffic restrictions across several downtown streets and rerouting measures to serve the program ‘Light Concert - Welcoming the Lunar New Year 2026’ on Saturday.
UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
World 17:01 19/01/2026Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move.
France pushes back plastic cup ban by four years
World 10:19 31/12/2025The French government on Tuesday postponed a ban on plastic throwaway cups by four years to 2030 because of difficulties finding alternatives.
EU yields to pressure from automakers as it rethinks 2035 combustion car ban
World 14:49 16/12/2025BRUSSELS/LONDON/STOCKHOLM - The European Commission is expected on Tuesday to reverse the EU's effective ban on sales of new combustion-engine cars from 2035, bowing to intense pressure from Germany, Italy and European automakers struggling against Chinese and U.S. rivals.
Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online
World 13:31 11/12/2025SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday took aim at young people parading themselves on social media a day after a world-first ban on under-16s went live, saying the rollout was always going to be bumpy but would ultimately save lives.
Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown
World 14:07 10/12/2025Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown on Wednesday, declaring it was time to "take back control" from formidable tech giants.
Foreign experts urge Vietnam to add e-cigarettes, heated tobacco to investment law’s prohibited list
Vietnam News 11:32 02/12/2025Foreign experts are calling for the production and trade of e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products to be added to the list of banned business sectors under Vietnam’s revised Investment Law, aiming to prevent these products from threatening public health, especially among young people, heard a conference held in Hanoi on Monday.
E-cigarettes continue to harm Vietnamese youth despite ban
Vietnam News 14:01 05/11/2025Although Vietnam’s ban on e-cigarettes and heated tobacco products has taken effect since January 1, these products continue to circulate quietly, especially among young people, entailing serious and often hidden risks to public health.
Hanoi passes resolution phasing out single-use plastic bags, foam boxes
Vietnam News 18:13 10/07/2025Wet markets and convenience stores in Hanoi shall be banned from using single-use plastic bags and non-biodegradable foam containers from January 1, 2028, pursuant to a newly-approved resolution.
