Hanoi man fined $285 for fake ‘puffed rice’ post on Facebook
Vietnam News 18:02 01/06/2026A 47-year-old man in Hanoi has been fined VND7.5 million (US$285) for posting false information on social media claiming that extreme heat caused rice grains drying outdoors to "pop like popcorn," authorities confirmed on Sunday.
Social media companies to pay $27 million to settle Kentucky school district's lawsuit, records show
World 16:31 30/05/2026A Kentucky school district secured roughly $27 million in settlements from Meta Platforms and other social media companies over claims they fueled a student mental‑health crisis, according to records seen by Reuters on Friday.
Ho Chi Minh City targets counterfeit goods sold on social media, e-commerce platforms
Ho Chi Minh City 16:25 27/05/2026Ho Chi Minh City has launched a major campaign to combat intellectual property violations and counterfeit goods, focusing on e-commerce platforms, social media networks, and live-stream sales.
Tech platforms cannot escape responsibility for harmful content targeting children in Vietnam
In-Depth 14:04 26/05/2026Simply urging Vietnamese parents to supervise their children on social media is not enough as tech platforms continue using algorithms to push harmful content toward young users without being held accountable.
Children cannot be left to social media: Building digital resilience among youth in Vietnam
In-Depth 15:56 19/05/2026What matters is not shutting the door on social media, but equipping young people with the resilience and skills to avoid losing themselves in the digital world.
Japan to oblige social media operators to combat fake info
World 16:36 15/05/2026TOKYO -- Nine Japanese political parties from the ruling and opposition camps agreed Thursday to oblige social media platform operators to take actions to lessen the negative impact of disinformation, misinformation and slander on their platforms in elections.
Italy parents' group faces Meta, TikTok in Milan court over minors' social media use
World 11:40 15/05/2026An Italian parents' group and a number of families faced off against Meta and TikTok on Thursday in the first hearing of a lawsuit that seeks to restrict minors' access to social media platforms.
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.
Spain pushes ahead with social media, AI rules despite Big Tech lobbying pressure
World 15:28 13/05/2026Spain will push ahead with new rules to make social networks and AI safer despite intense lobbying from the tech industry, its digital transformation minister Oscar Lopez told Reuters.
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.
European minnows bid to challenge social media giants
World 10:35 10/05/2026A flurry of new schemes to launch Europe-based social networks faces a steep, rocky road to seduce users away from American and Asian giants in the sector.
Japan, EU to enhance cooperation on platform regulations
World 17:03 06/05/2026BRUSSELS -- Japan and the European Union agreed Tuesday to strengthen their cooperation over regulations regarding social media and other online platforms.
