Overview

• Vietnam's technology ministry directed telecom companies to block Telegram and report compliance by June 2, 2025, citing widespread illegal activity on the platform.
• Authorities allege that 68% of Telegram channels in Vietnam are involved in activities such as fraud, drug trafficking, and suspected terrorism-related cases.
• Telegram has not registered its business in Vietnam or complied with local laws requiring content monitoring and data sharing during investigations.
• Despite the order, Telegram remains accessible in Vietnam as of May 23, while the company processes a formal service notice with a response deadline of May 27.
• The move is part of Vietnam's broader effort to tighten control over online platforms and suppress content deemed anti-state or harmful to public security.