
U.S. tech companies warned government of Vietnam over its draft law to tighten rules on data protection as well as limit overseas data transfers, stating that the move would restrict data center operators and social media firms to grow their businesses in the country.
According to Reuters, Vietnam has a population of approximately 100 million and is considered as among the largest market in the world for online platforms like Facebook. The nation aims to expand its data center industry with more foreign investments in years.