Vietnam Takes Steps to Block Telegram App Over Illegal Content
The majority of Telegram groups in Vietnam contain what the regulator called 'toxic' information, including groups accused of spreading anti-government content and crimes such as fraud, selling user data and drug trafficking, according to a statement on the government's website, citing public security ministry data.
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