Foreign video-on-demand service providers must register in Vietnam
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Video-on-demand service providers, like Netflix or Apple TV, will need to seek licenses from the Vietnamese government to operate in the country, a new decree says.
They will need to fill out a form for the Ministry of Information and Communications just like their local counterparts, said the decree, which will enter effect Jan. 1 next year.
The decree also relaxes the content allowed on video-on-demand services by allowing the provider to categorize and edit movies, sports and entertainment content. In previous regulations all video-on-demand had to be edited by a licensed news agency before publishing. News content, however, must be edited by a licensed news agency.
Video-on-demand services have become popular in Vietnam in recent years thanks to a surge in smartphone usage and internet access.
The worldwide streamer of movies and TV shows Netflix has been including more Vietnamese movies and series onto its platform, seeking to attract the young local audience.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which government body will foreign video-on-demand providers need to register with in Vietnam?
Which government body will foreign video-on-demand providers need to register with in Vietnam?
Foreign video-on-demand service providers will be required to register with the Ministry of Information and Communications in Vietnam. This process is similar to that undertaken by local service providers.
Q.When will the new decree requiring registration for foreign video-on-demand services come into effect?
When will the new decree requiring registration for foreign video-on-demand services come into effect?
The new decree, which mandates that foreign video-on-demand services register to operate in Vietnam, is scheduled to enter into effect on January 1st next year.
Q.Does the new decree allow video-on-demand providers to edit all types of content themselves?
Does the new decree allow video-on-demand providers to edit all types of content themselves?
The decree allows providers to categorise and edit movies, sports, and entertainment content. However, news content must still be edited by a licensed news agency before publication.
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