Hanoi man fined for spreading false information about Vingroup chairman
The 38-year-old was fined VND7.5 million (US$321)
Police identify man spreading rumor that Vingroup chairman was banned from leaving Vietnam
The Ministry of Public Security affirmed that such a rumor was inaccurate
Vietnam denies rumor that Russian was detained for opposing Ukraine war
Some people spread false conjectures regarding the case
Ho Chi Minh City shows no tolerance toward spreaders of COVID-19 fake news
Some fake news posters faced criminal charges
Vietnamese woman penalized after spreading fake news on ‘curing COVID-19 at home’
She was fined VND7.5 million (US$325) for circulating fake news
Google to contribute $29 million to new EU fund to fight fake news
Alphabet unit Google will contribute 25 million euros ($29.3 million) to the newly set up European Media and Information Fund to combat fake news, the company said on Wednesday, amid criticism tech giants are not doing enough to debunk online disinformation
Two women fined for spreading COVID-19 fake news in Vietnam
The women were fined a total of VND10 million (US$433)
Scientists fight online virus misinformation war
A growing number of doctors, academics and institutions have adapted and amplified their scientific messaging in hopes of countering what has been termed an infodemic -- a deluge of information
Internet giants fight spread of coronavirus untruths
As the new coronavirus spreads globally, the online battle to keep misinformation about the disease is also stepping up
Vietnam introduces hefty fines for spreading fake news
The new decree will take effect on April 15, 2020