Media outreach

The code, issued by the Ministry of Information and Communications, states that social media service providers must respect users' rights to privacy, publicize their methods for finding content that break the law, including copyright laws, and must cooperate with authorities in removing such content. Social media platforms should also devise ways to protect the vulnerable segments of society, including the poor, ethnic minority communities, children and the disabled, the code says. Users and organizations are encouraged to use their real names on social media platforms, share content that is legitimate, abide by "moral and cultural standards" and not share hate speech or discriminatory content. Users must not post law-breaking content and content that harm a person's dignity and rights, share fake news and content that affect social order, the code says. The ministry said social media users are encouraged to share content that reflects Vietnam's national and cultural values, as … [Read more...] about Vietnam issues social media code of conduct

A healthy relationship between enterprises and the press would facilitate socio-economic growth. The relationship between the press and businesses is a win-win one that if further strengthened would contribute positively to Vietnam’s socio-economic development, especially in the time of the Covid-19 pandemic. Overview of the conference on enterprises' efforts against the pandemic held by Kinh te & Do thi Newspaper. Photo: Thanh Hai General Director of Garment 10 Than Duc Viet: Credible source of information For Garment 10, the press is a reliable source of information during Vietnam’s process of global economic integration. The relation between the press and enterprises has played a big part in helping the latter’s development in particular, and the country in general. More importantly, the press also serves as the bridge between the business community and authorities, as the Government could learn about concerns and recommendations from … [Read more...] about News media – Businesses represent win-win partnership

Le Thi Kieu Ngan, a female long-haul truck driver with over a decade of on-the-job experience, is using her vlog to prove that trucking is not just a ‘man’s job.’ Ngan often surprises passing motorists when they spot her behind the wheel of her tractor trailer, but after 10 years on the job, the 34-year-old Thu Duc City resident is used to surprised stares. Ngan’s skills behind the wheel have earned her a reputation of having impeccable problem solving skill and the ability to remain calm and collected in the face of crisis thanks to a career spent driving four- and seven- seater cars, tour buses, mid-to-full-size box trucks, and 40-metric-ton tractor trailers. Currently, most of her days are spent delivering new trucks to clients across Vietnam for a Ho Chi Minh City-based automobile sales firm. Though she has plenty of experience on the job, there are still many aspects of her work that are less than pleasant. “I often find myself covered in mud and lubricants after … [Read more...] about This female truck driver’s vlog is taking Vietnamese social media by storm

Hoai Anh Do - CEO, Pioneer Marketing and Public Affairs It’s just one example demonstrating that the threat to traditional media is real. In the 4.0 age, speed has become decisive in delivering news and social media is winning. With social media these days, everyone and anyone with a smartphone can be a reporter. Not only that, social media offers the interaction which most media users desire – a chance to be heard. For those so-called influencers, social media is not just a communication platform to voice their opinions on issues of interest to their audience. It allows them to interact in ways which did not exist before. Like it or not, social media allows us to view various critical economic, social, and political issues of our life from multiple perspectives, often filling the gaps left by mainstream media. Traditional media can make up for its weaknesses in interactive ability and speed with data-driven reporting, fact-checking, rigorous analysis, and writing … [Read more...] about A return to integrity for quality media

Hanoi (VNA) – Singapore on May 20 ordered Facebook and Twitter to carry a correction notice to users of the social media platforms in the country over what it says is a false statement about a new virus variant originating in Singapore. The Singapore an Ministry of Health said it was aware of the statement circulating online on media outlets and social media platforms, which implied that a new, previously unknown variant of COVID-19 originated in Singapore and risked spreading to India from the city-state. The move came after Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said in a Twitter post this week that a new form of the virus, that was particularly harmful to children, had come to Singapore, and urged for a ban on flights. Both the Singapore and Indian governments have criticised the opposition politician, saying his comments were not based on facts and were "irresponsible". The correction orders were issued under Singapore's fake news law, or the Protection from Online … [Read more...] about Singapore orders Facebook, Twitter to carry correction on “Singapore COVID-19 strain”