Science & technology | Online games in Vietnam

Game over?

Vietnamese gamers are sure to work around the ban on playing at night

By H.C.

ON MARCH 3rd the government in Vietnam pulled the plug on the country's devotees of online computer games. At least at when the lights are out. It has told internet service providers (ISPs) to block access to games websites between 10pm and 8am, in an apparent effort to combat the scourge of gaming addictions. Earlier attempts to fight what is now a recognised condition included opening the first dedicated treatment centre in Ho Chi Minh City. And late last year internet cafés were told to close early.

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