Hanoi, March 13 -- Vietnam's Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism has introduced a new code of conduct for cultural behaviour in the digital environment, designed to promote a safe, respectful and healthy online space while encouraging the spread of positive and creative content reflecting national cultural identity.

Issued under Decision No. 423/QD-BVHTTDL dated March 5, 2026, the code outlines behavioural standards for individuals and organisations participating in activities on digital platforms, aligning online conduct with Vietnam's cultural values, ethical norms and legal framework.

The guidelines apply to five groups: individuals; domestic and foreign providers of social media and digital platforms; internet service providers;...