The figure was reported in the response of the Ministry of Information and Communications to a Hai Phong voter's recommendations on measures to prevent wrong viewpoints and misrepresentations of hostile forces against Vietnam online.

These forces were taking advantage of the online environment, especially social networks, to spread harmful information, defame cadres, and distort Vietnam’s policies on the threshold of the 13th National Party Congress, claimed the voter.

The Ministry of Information and Communications has implemented many strong measures in recent years, requiring businesses such as Facebook and Google to provide cross-border services to control and prevent the spread of inaccurate information.

Specifically, Facebook has removed 290 fake personal accounts propagandising against the State following the request of the ministry from the beginning of this year. This platform also removed 154 pages that posted false information, disseminated content against the Party and State, defaming and discrediting many organizations.

In addition, YouTube blocked and removed more than 29,000 violating videos and 24 reactionary channels with thousands of videos containing anti-Party content.

Apart from requiring businesses to check, remove and block wrong content, the Ministry also works with local authorities to handle administrative violations to deter lawbreakers. It will continue to implement measures on mechanisms and policies, supplement strict sanctions, and co-ordinate with cross-border service providers to tighten the control of content in the cyberspace.