The explosive growth of information technology has brought tremendous opportunities for economic growth, but has also raised concerns about the negative impact of the online environment on children’s mental health and safety.

In response to the increasingly negative consequences of social media on children, nations across the globe are enacting bold measures to shield minors from the darker side of social media. Viet Nam, while equipped with a relatively strong legal foundation, now faces the urgent need for decisive, comprehensive reform to match the mounting risks.