Blocked in Vietnam

The tracker lists 2 complete bans and 2 partial restrictions in Vietnam.

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Medium

Complete ban Since: 2020 Reported

Blocked by major ISPs, likely due to political content and independent journalism.

Complete ban Since: 21/05/2025 Reported VietNamNet

Vietnam ordered telecom providers to block Telegram in May 2025 over non-compliance and widespread illegal content on the platform.

BBC News

Partial restriction Since: Ongoing Reported

The Vietnamese government has historically implemented blocks on the BBC’s websites (particularly its Vietnamese-language service).

Reuters

Partial restriction Since: Ongoing Reported Freedom House

Access to independent, foreign-hosted news platforms like Reuters is frequently restricted as part of broader state efforts to control the media landscape.