Vietnam is looking to restrict social media for kids; here are the growing number of other countries doing the same

Australia was the first country to issue a ban in late 2025, aiming to reduce the pressures and risks that young users may face on social media, including cyberbullying, social media addiction, and exposure to predators.

Technology shifts change how people work, communicate, and build — often faster than policy can follow.

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