Vietnam: Content moderation regulation in Government Decree No. 342/2025/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Advertising

Progress

Current status
in force
15 Feb 2026 in force
26 Dec 2025 adopted

Scope

Implementers
Vietnam
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national

Timeline of events

15 Feb 2026
in force

Government Decree No. 342/2025/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Advertising including content moderation regulation enters into force

On 15 February 2026, Government Decree No. 342/2025/ND-CP enters into force, detailing certain provisions of the Law on Advertising. Article 18 establishes obligations to prevent and remove illegal online advertising content. Advertisers and adverti…

Event type order
Action type implementation
Government branch executive
Government body central government
26 Dec 2025
adopted

Government adopted Decree No. 342/2025/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Advertising including content moderation regulation

On 26 December 2025, the Government adopted Decree No. 342/2025/ND-CP detailing certain provisions of the Law on Advertising. Article 18 establishes obligations to prevent and remove illegal online advertising content. Advertisers and advertising se…

Event type order
Action type adoption
Government branch executive
Government body central government