Children with parental violence more likely to turn to delinquency
World 16:50 12/05/2026KYOTO -- Children who have been physically abused by their parents are more likely to turn to juvenile delinquency than those who have not, a group of researchers, including those from Kyoto University, has found.
EU targets social media to protect children, von der Leyen says
World 15:38 12/05/2026BRUSSELS - The European Union is working on regulations to reign in on social media's business models to protect children and youth, European Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen said on Tuesday.
Children lost in virtual worlds as gaming overuse rises in Vietnam
In-Depth 11:43 08/05/2026Vietnam is seeing a growing concern over children spending excessive hours on online games and drifting away from real-life connections.
Japan child population down for 45th straight year
World 16:55 05/05/2026TOKYO -- The estimated population of children under 15 stood at 13.29 million in Japan as of April 1, down for the 45th straight year, the internal affairs ministry said Monday.
Uganda court sentences man to death for killing 4 young children at nursery school
World 13:33 01/05/2026KAMPALA -- A Ugandan court sentenced a man to death on Thursday for killing four young children this month at a nursery school, in an attack that sparked public outrage and concern for pupils' safety in the East African country.
Teach Vietnamese children digital skills instead of banning social media: opinion
Vietnam News 16:33 19/04/2026Experts and parents in Vietnam are debating whether children should be banned from social media, but an environmental engineer argued that teaching digital skills is a more effective solution than outright restrictions, as children increasingly rely on online platforms for both learning and daily communication.
5 children drown in series of incidents in Vietnam’s Central Highlands province
Vietnam News 16:14 14/04/2026Five children died in separate drowning incidents across Dak Lak Province in Vietnam’s Central Highlands over the weekend, raising urgent concerns about child safety during the hot season.
In Vietnam, protecting children online becomes more urgent than ever: opinion
In-Depth 17:33 06/04/2026With 87 percent of Vietnamese children using the Internet daily for five to seven hours, experts warned that safeguarding them in the digital space has become a pressing issue.
Vietnam introduces fine of up to $1,890 for child exploitation
Vietnam News 16:46 04/04/2026Vietnam will impose administrative fines of up to VND50 million (US$1,890) on individuals who commit violations in social protection and child welfare, as part of newly-issued Government Decree 98.
China moves to regulate digital humans, bans addictive services for children
Vietnam News 10:55 04/04/2026BEIJING -- China's cyberspace regulator issued draft regulations on Friday to oversee the development online of digital humans, requiring clear labeling and banning services that could mislead children or fuel addiction.
Japan allows joint child custody after divorce
World 13:50 01/04/2026Divorcing parents in Japan can opt to share custody starting Wednesday, ending a system both criticized for encouraging parental child "abductions" and defended as a safeguard for domestic abuse survivors.
Vietnamese children face rising climate, air pollution risks: UNICEF official
Vietnam News 12:34 22/03/2026Children in Vietnam are increasingly exposed to climate-related hazards and air pollution, affecting their health, education, and daily lives, said UNICEF Representative in the country Silvia Danailov.
