Vietnam's new government regulations, known as "Decree 147," tighten control over social media platforms like Facebook and YouTube, giving authorities more power to prevent dissent and track down critics. The decree requires users to verify their accounts with personal information, restricts citizen journalism, and mandates the removal of illegal posts within 24 hours. Social media companies have until late March to comply, but some have not commented on their plans. The decree is seen as a further crackdown on free speech in Vietnam, with researchers noting a decline in political posts and a chilling effect on independent journalism. The report calls on social media companies and international bodies to push back against the restrictive measures.
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