Vietnam: Content moderation regulation in amended Press Law
Progress
Current status
adopted
10 Dec 2025 adopted
10 Feb 2025 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
Vietnam
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
platform intermediary: user-generated content
Government Branch
legislature
executive
Government Body
parliament
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
National Assembly adopted Amended Press Law including content moderation regulation
On 10 December 2025, the National Assembly adopted the amended Press Law, which includes content moderation regulations. The Law restricts content that opposes the State, distorts party or state policies, causes social division, incites hatred or di…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
adoption
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament
Ministry of Information and Communications announced Bill to amend Press Law, including content moderation regulation
On 10 February 2025, the Ministry of Information and Communications announced a Bill to amend the Press Law. The Bill defines prohibited actions, including posting or broadcasting content that distorts history, reveals state secrets, promotes harmfu…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
announcement
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government