Hanoi claims that the encrypted messaging app is enabling criminal activity, but there may be deeper considerations at play.

Vietnam is the 35th country to block Telegram since 2015. China, Iran, Iraq, Oman, and Mozambique are just some of the countries where Telegram is currently unavailable. The latter restricted the ...

The Economist's latest printed edition for Asia featuring Vietnam's top leader To Lam on its cover has been banned in Vietnam ...

The May 24 issue, which is still available in the country in its electronic version, portrays Lam with two stars on his eyes on a red backdrop, in a reference to the country's national flag, with the ...

Whether you live in or are visiting Vietnam, you now need to use a VPN to keep using Telegram. Here's all you need to know.

Vietnam's technology ministry has ordered telecom providers to block Telegram due to its alleged non-cooperation in combating ...

Vietnam’s technology ministry has ordered telecommunication service providers there to block Telegram for not co-operating in ...

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Vietnam’s telecoms regulator has reportedly ordered the country’s telcos to block messaging app Telegram over its alleged ...

Authorities say the app has been used for activities such as fraud, drug trafficking, and sharing anti-government messages.

Vietnam's Ministry of Science and Technology has instructed telecommunication service providers to block the messaging app Telegram for not cooperating in combating alleged crimes committed by its ...