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Doctors and influencers under fire for endorsing fake milk powder

In cases of false advertising, violators may face administrative fines or even criminal charges, said Major General Hoang Anh Tuyen.

KOLs pocket millions of dong per livestream session, defy advertising laws

A single 2-hour TikTok livestream by KOLs can bring hundreds of millions of dong in income, which is believed to be the major reason behind the false advertising.

Artists, KOLs engaging in false advertising must face tougher penalties: expert

Banning KOLs (key opinion leader) and artists from appearing before the public and on online platforms if they engage in false advertising has been proposed as a solution to curb the practice.

Vietnam’s culture ministry: Artists must follow the law, not just emotions

Cultural authorities say lack of legal understanding among influencers has led to painful consequences, urging better education and future regulation.

Market authority to probe influencer over Korean cosmetics complaint

The Drug Administration of Vietnam has forwarded a complaint involving social media influencer Chu Thanh Huyen to the Hanoi Market Surveillance Department for legal review and action.

Vietnam’s culture ministry responds to celebrity ad scandal

Vietnam’s government moves to curb deceptive advertising in influencer culture.

Top TikTokers face prosecution in Vietnam for law violations

Several influencers with large followings detained for spreading falsehoods or illegal activity.

Scandal erupts over fake milk ads featuring celebrities

A fake milk ring shocks consumers as stars like Quang Minh and Van Hugo face backlash for misleading ads.

Kera candy producer fined $9,000, thousands of products destroyed

Dak Lak authorities penalize ASIA LIFE for food safety violations tied to Kera gummies.

Popular feng shui TikToker Duong Duong Duong arrested

Duong Duong Duong, whose real name is Mai Van Duong (39), is a well-known Vietnamese TikToker specializing in feng shui content.

Vietnamese celebrities face surge in online impersonation and scam ads

The veteran host denounces fraudulent use of his image in online posts promoting an unverified eye medicine.

Dior removes Miss Grand Thuy Tien from campaign amid Kera candy scandal

Miss Grand International 2021 has been quietly erased from Dior’s March campaign as public backlash over a product endorsement scandal grows.

Fanpage and TikTok of Thuy Tien go offline as pressure from scandal mounts

The Miss Grand International 2021 winner’s social media accounts disappeared just days after police linked her to an ongoing product endorsement investigation.

Thai media reacts to Thuy Tien’s involvement in false advertising case

Thai fans are debating whether Miss Grand International 2021 winner Thuy Tien will lose her title after being fined for non-disclosure in a product endorsement.

Quang Linh Vlogs scandal prompts stricter rules on celebrity advertising in VN

Authorities plan to hold influencers accountable under proposed advertising law revisions, responding to rising concerns over deceptive online endorsements.

From role model to defendant: The tragic fall of Quang Linh Vlogs

YouTube star Quang Linh, once beloved for his humanitarian work in Africa, now faces charges of fraud and producing counterfeit food.

Ministry detains influencers over fake ‘green’ supplement scandal

Pham Quang Linh and Nguyen Thi Thai Hang, known for their online fame, are now facing serious legal consequences over a misleading health product.

Police probe food event featuring TikTok influencers with controversial image

Authorities question event organizers after controversial figures attended public marketing show.

How ViruSs became Vietnam’s most talked-about streamer

The popular streamer’s controversial livestream attracted a record number of viewers, generating a lucrative income despite facing backlash.

Celebrity-endorsed Kera gummies face product recall over safety violations

Ho Chi Minh City Food Safety Department orders recall of Kera vegetable gummies for incorrect labeling and false nutritional information.