UK, France mull social media bans for youth as debate rages
World 17:01 19/01/2026Countries including France and Britain are considering following Australia's lead by banning children and some teenagers from using social media, but experts are still locked in a debate over the effectiveness of the move.
Vietnam bans social media from ID photo requests, eavesdropping from 2026
Vietnam News 15:12 29/12/2025Social media and online communication platforms in Vietnam will be prohibited from requesting users’ ID photos or secretly recording calls and messages, starting January 1, 2026, under the newly passed Law on Personal Data Protection, aimed at strengthening digital privacy and user rights.
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.
Vietnamese seniors bring sources of affection as they step into social media spotlight
In-Depth 15:00 12/12/2025Stories of Vietnamese grandparents appearing in viral videos are drawing millions of views, showing that the elderly can be sources of affection and inspiration in the digital age when their presence is shared with respect and care.
Australia leader defends social media ban as teens brag about staying online
World 13:31 11/12/2025SYDNEY - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Thursday took aim at young people parading themselves on social media a day after a world-first ban on under-16s went live, saying the rollout was always going to be bumpy but would ultimately save lives.
Australia bans under-16s from social media in world-first crackdown
World 14:07 10/12/2025Australia banned under-16s from social media in a world-first crackdown on Wednesday, declaring it was time to "take back control" from formidable tech giants.
Laid off from her tech job, social media became her safety net
World 15:50 05/12/2025Amid uncertainty, tech-savvy young people are turning passion projects into income streams.
Australia ban offers test on social media harm
World 16:22 01/12/2025Australia's under-16 social media ban will make the nation a real-life laboratory on how best to tackle the technology's impact on young people, experts say.
TikTok tops 460 million monthly active users in Southeast Asia, with 70 million in Vietnam
Vietnam News 09:13 30/10/2025Social media platform TikTok has announced that it has surpassed 460 million monthly active users across Southeast Asia, including 70 million in Vietnam.
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.
Google says Australian law on teen social media use 'extremely difficult' to enforce
World 12:15 13/10/2025SYDNEY - Alphabet-owned Google on Monday said it would be "extremely difficult" for Australia to enforce a law prohibiting people younger than 16 from using social media, warning that the government's initiative would not make children safer online.
OMG! German influencers face tax dodging crackdown
World 09:10 10/10/2025They could soon be unboxing fines rather than freebies -- Germany's online influencers are facing a tax evasion crackdown that has left them screaming OMG!
