Vietnam: Adopted Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information including content moderation regulation

On 9 November 2024, the Vietnamese Government adopted Decree 147/2024/ND-CP on the management, provision and use of internet services and online information. The Decree requires platforms to remove illegal content within 24 hours and submit annual reports. Non-compliance with the provisions of the Decree leads to penalties, including account disablement. The Decree also applies to gaming providers, limiting playtime for users under 18 to combat addiction. Additionally, measures to fight phone scams are introduced, requiring network providers to display government agency names during official calls.