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.
No 'meaningful' shift from social media sites after Australia teen ban: govt report
World 16:41 01/05/2026There was "no meaningful shift" away from big tech platforms like TikTok and Instagram in the immediate wake of Australia's world-leading teen social media ban, government documents obtained by AFP show.
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.
Greece expected to announce social media ban for children under 15
World 15:00 08/04/2026Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis is expected on Wednesday to announce a ban on access to social media for children under the age of 15, according to a government briefing.
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.
One-fifth of Australian teens still use TikTok, SnapChat after social media ban
World 10:07 13/03/2026SYDNEY -- One-fifth of Australian teenagers under 16 were still using social media two months after the country banned platforms from allowing minors, industry data showed, raising questions about the effectiveness of age-gating methods they are using.
Germany's Merz joins calls for social media limits for children
World 13:03 19/02/2026BERLIN -- Chancellor Friedrich Merz backed growing calls in Germany for controls on access to social media platforms by children, saying he had become increasingly persuaded of the need for compulsory limits by evidence of the harm done by the deliberate spreading of fake news and other forms of online manipulation.
Vietnam faces debate over regulating social media use among children under 16
In-Depth 17:04 13/12/2025As Australia moves to bar children under 16 from using major social media platforms including Facebook, TikTok, and YouTube, Vietnam is grappling with how to protect its younger internet users while recognizing the role of online connectivity in modern education and social life.
Australia social media ban set to take effect, sparking a global crackdown
World 16:33 09/12/2025SYDNEY -- Australia is set to become the first country to implement a minimum age for social media use on Wednesday, with platforms like Instagram, TikTok and YouTube forced to block more than a million accounts, marking the beginning of an expected global wave of regulation.
Christmas unplugged: Australian teen social media ban brings holiday headspace woes
World 17:16 08/12/2025SYDNEY - Sydney teenager Ayris Tolson believes the start of her first summer holiday under Australia's youth social media ban will be relatively easy as she spends time with family, but as the weeks drift by, she fears being alone and isolated.
YouTube says Australia social media ban makes children 'less safe'
World 15:16 03/12/2025YouTube on Wednesday attacked Australia's looming social media ban for under-16s, denouncing the world-first laws as "rushed" and saying they will make children less safe online.
Meta, TikTok and Snap say they oppose Australia's youth social media ban but will comply with it
World 16:01 28/10/2025SYDNEY -- Instagram owner Meta (META.O) and other social media firms said on Tuesday they will comply with a ban on users under the age of 16, adding that they will start deactivating accounts once the law takes effect on December 10.
