87% of Ho Chi Minh City teens spend 5-7 hours online daily: report
World 17:24 14/05/2026A new report from the Ho Chi Minh City administration shows that 87 percent of children aged 12-17 spend an average of five to seven hours online a day, raising concerns about personality development and risks of violence and abuse.
Da Nang schools battle social media addiction among students
Education 20:08 09/05/2026Schools in Da Nang City, central Vietnam are experimenting with strict measures to curb students’ reliance on smartphones and social media, as educators warn of rising classroom distractions and conflicts fueled by online platforms.
120 drivers fined for using phones on expressway in Vietnam in the past year
Vietnam News 10:10 26/02/2026Traffic police have penalized 120 drivers for using mobile phones while driving on the Ho Chi Minh City - Long Thanh - Dau Giay Expressway, located in southern Vietnam, in the past year, warning that the behavior poses a serious crash risk at high speed.
Ho Chi Minh City tests phone-free recess at 16 schools
Education 14:15 08/10/2025Sixteen middle and high schools and continuing education centers in Ho Chi Minh City have begun piloting a new initiative that bans mobile phones during recess.
