The new regulations require users to verify their social media accounts using Vietnamese phone numbers before posting or sharing content. The measure is part of Vietnam’s broader digital identity initiatives, including the recent mandate for biometric authentication in banking transactions. For users without local phone numbers, verification can be completed using personal identification numbers in accordance with Vietnam’s identification and electronic authentication laws. The decree includes specific provisions for livestreaming activities, particularly targeting commercial content creators. Users who conduct commercial livestreams must verify their accounts using personal identification numbers, adhering to existing laws on identification and electronic authentication. The measure extends Vietnam’s digital verification framework beyond basic social media use to commercial activities.