Vietnam is considering new rules that would restrict children under 16 from using social media in several ways, according to reporting from multiple outlets. The proposal centers on a draft decree that would require social media platforms to block users under 16 from posting content, and also from commenting on or reacting to posts. The measures reflect a broader international trend of governments tightening online protections for minors amid concerns about online safety and children’s wellbeing. One report describes the draft decree as being reviewed, indicating the policy is not yet final. The proposal would place compliance responsibilities on platforms, which would need mechanisms to identify users’ ages and enforce restrictions accordingly. The coverage frames the initiative as part of Vietnam’s effort to align with other countries adopting similar safeguards for young people online, though details on enforcement and exceptions are not specified in the provided summaries. Overall, sources agree that Vietnam is weighing a stricter age-based approach to social media participation for under-16s, targeting multiple forms of interaction, not only original posting.