Why Vietnam's flashiest TikTok influencers are falling to the taxman
In-Depth 12:48 19/08/2026In the traditional world of organized crime, the golden rule is simple: stay in the shadows. But in the neon-lit era of Vietnamese social media, a new breed of 'celebrity' has turned that logic on its head.
Da Nang launches long-term creator community, offers perks for tourism promotion
Travel 10:06 26/06/2026Depending on their social media influence and audience size, influencers including key opinion leaders (KOLs) and key opinion consumers (KOCs) promoting Da Nang City will be eligible for benefits such as complimentary airfare, accommodation, destination familiarization trips, production support for their teams, and other incentives.
EU looks to Big Tech, influencers to fight hybrid threats, fake news
World 10:04 13/11/2025BRUSSELS -- Europe is looking to online platforms and influencers to help fight disinformation and promote democracy according to a European Commission strategy presented on Wednesday amid concerns over interference by foreign governments in national elections.
'Toxic beauty': Rise of 'looksmaxxing' influencers
World 13:41 16/04/2025Hankering for a chiseled jawline, a male TikTok influencer strikes his cheekbones with a hammer -- highlighting the rise of "looksmaxxing," an online trend pushing unproven and sometimes dangerous techniques to boost sexual appeal.
Dark side of social fame in Vietnam: When influencers sacrifice truth for profit
In-Depth 15:56 11/04/2025While Vietnam has witnessed an explosive rise in social media usage, particularly on e-commerce platforms TikTok and YouTube, countless individuals, businesses, and influencers have been launching content channels over the past few years in the hope of achieving rapid fame, and even faster profits regardless of the truth.
