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.
New Zealand parliament to debate teen social media ban
World 14:11 23/10/2025A bill to restrict social media for children under 16 will be introduced in the New Zealand parliament, officials said on Thursday, building momentum for parliament's efforts to prevent young people from being harmed while online.
Australia says social media ban will not age test all users
World 15:25 16/09/2025Australia will not require social media giants to verify the ages of all users under its ban on under-16s using the platforms, Canberra said Tuesday.
