Vietnam Limits Social Media and Gaming for Minors
The draft also would require parent-registered accounts and age checks for online gaming, while officials say it aims to shield children from harmful content.
- Vietnam plans to bar users under 16 from posting, commenting, or reacting to content on social media platforms, according to a draft decree reviewed by Reuters joining an international push to improve children's online safety.
- Deputy Culture Minister Phan Tam said on Thursday the primary objective is to ensure children are in an "age-appropriate environment" rather than banning access entirely. The move reflects global concerns regarding social media's impact on children's mental health.
- Regulations would require parents or legal guardians to register accounts for children under 16, assuming responsibility for monitoring online activity. Platforms must employ technical measures to block harmful content and ensure the highest level of privacy protection.
- Game operators would need to verify user ages and limit playtime to no more than 60 minutes per day for games provided by the same company. Beyond social media, the draft proposes these new restrictions on online gaming for minors.
- French lawmakers approved a measure on Tuesday, July 21, to restrict social media access for children under 15, while Australia was the first country to impose a ban. Vietnam's proposal reflects this growing international momentum on child online safety.
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Vietnam is looking to restrict social media for kids; here are the growing number of other countries doing the same
Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.
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