The Vietnamese public has long been familiar with the standard 7.5 million đồng fine for social media posts, shares, or comments deemed “distorted” or “false.” [1] Over time, this 7.5 million đồng figure has instilled a widespread and shared sense of fear across the country.

However, beginning July 1, 2026, this anxiety will intensify with the enactment of Decree 174/2026, which governs administrative penalties in postal services, telecommunications, radio frequencies, electronic transactions, and information technology. [2]