Vietnam eyes Press Law revision to make tech platforms share revenue with media
By Hoa Dinh ( November 5, 2025, 09:25 GMT | Insight) -- Lawmakers are weighing amendments that would require major tech platforms to share revenue with Vietnamese news outlets as traditional media lose ad income to social networks. The proposed overhaul also seeks clearer rules on funding, investment and cooperation between press agencies and cross-border platforms.Vietnam is seeking to amend its Press Law to require major social media and online platforms to share revenue with local news organizations, as state-run media grapple with dwindling advertising income amid the rise of Facebook, YouTube and TikTok....
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