Vietnam: 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 harmful customs, incites violence, or damages Vietnam’s international relations. It also clarifies the responsibilities of press agencies to ensure their content is accurate and lawful, requiring them to correct false information and remove material that violates these rules. Furthermore, the amendments specify consequences for breaches, such as revoking press operation licences and imposing administrative penalties.