Apple has told game developers they must now be registered with Vietnam’s Ministry of Information and Communication for their games to be accessible in Vietnam through its App Store, according to a press release from the US firm. The press release links to an MIC website that details the requirements for registering to provide gaming services including establishing a local entity, creating a local website, and using at least one local server.

Vietnam casino to stop admitting locals from 2025 at pilot program’s end

the-shiv January 2, 2025

Of note, this has not been covered by the local press though it’s not immediately clear why and coverage in the international press is limited.

Vietnam’s already relatively small press set to get smaller under consolidation plan

the-shiv December 19, 2024

Notably, the absence of local press analysis of this change, given that it seems likely at least some jobs will be lost with few alternative job options for journalists, speaks volumes to the challenges the industry faces in and of itself.

Vietnam sees growth in arts, entertainment, and recreation FDI in November

the-shiv December 19, 2024

Year-to-date (YTD), the sector has attracted a total of 7 new projects with US$13.2 million in newly registered capital, indicating growth in the sector.

Vietnam’s culture, entertainment, and tourism prices rises slightly in November

the-shiv December 16, 2024

The sector has demonstrated consistent growth throughout 2024, with September’s CPI at 2.03 percent and a mid-year peak of 2.35 percent in June. Seasonal activities, festivals, and increased tourism demand have been key drivers of the fluctuations observed during the year.

English News in Vietnam for Foreign Firms 2024

the-shiv September 3, 2024

English news in Vietnam comes in a range of forms including a number of English-language news publications. There are, however, limitations on what can and cannot be reported in Vietnam with one of the strictest media censorship regimes in the world. Vietnam’s media industry is also relatively small which can

Vietnam News Media Regulations 2024: An Overview

the-shiv August 3, 2024

Vietnam news media regulations frame the role of the media in Vietnam, the role of journalists, and the content they can and cannot produce.

TikTok investigation update reveals only four of nine conditions met

the-shiv December 11, 2023

The results of an inspection into TikTok earlier this year by Vietnam’s Ministry of Communications (MIC) listed nine points that the company needed to address in order to be compliant with Vietnamese regulations but it has only complied with four so far, Saigon News is reporting. Those four are: strengthening

Zing News is back online rebranded as Z News

the-shiv December 6, 2023

Popular news website Zing News is back online but has been rebranded Z News. The publication was forced to suspend operations for three months after it ran afoul of Vietnam’s censors. Specific details as to what it did wrong were not made public, however, there was some speculation that it

3rd advertising violation in Vietnam earns intl. ad agency US$1,442 fine

the-shiv November 30, 2023

International advertising agency Group M has been fined US$1,442 for ads it ran on Youtube that contained content in breach of Vietnam’s cyber security law, VN Express is reporting. The article does not specify which ads or what the ads contained but does say they were for Procter & Gamble