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Report Vietnam Bans The Economist's To Lam Cover in Latest Censorship Move
Picture courtesy of Reuters In a new instance of censorship in Vietnam, the distribution of The Economist's latest Asia edition featuring Vietnam's top leader To Lam on its cover has been banned. Sources from local media distributors reported the prohibition to Reuters, marking yet another example of restricted media in the Communist-led country. The May 24 issue, still accessible electronically within Vietnam, depicts To Lam with two stars over his eyes on a red backdrop—a nod to Vietnam's national flag—with the headline: "The man with a plan for Vietnam." The accompanying story's subheading describes Lam as "a Communist Party hard man" tasked with navigating Vietnam through economic challenges. The Vietnamese Ministry of Foreign Affairs claimed no knowledge of the issue, while the ministry responsible for public information did not respond to requests for comment. The Economist has not yet commented outside UK business hours. Per distributor Ngay Moi, orders were received to initially remove the cover and article concerning Lam, rendering the publication unsellable, and later, complete prohibition of its sale was enforced. Another distributor, Global Book Corporation, confirmed the ban by the information ministry but did not elaborate on the reasons. Historically, Vietnam has routinely banned books, films, and other cultural materials, with many media outlets facing restrictions. The country's control extends to online content, often detaining individuals for "anti-state" remarks and maintaining stringent oversight on press and social media. The Economist article portrays To Lam, 67, as an ambitious leader emerging from Vietnam's security state, tasked with reforming the economic model to sustain growth amidst global challenges such as U.S. trade tensions. Lam's rise from the Public Security Ministry to the top political position followed a prolonged power struggle, making him a significant figure in navigating Vietnam's future economic direction. Online reactions to The Economist's portrayal of Lam have been mixed, with some praising Vietnam's economic prospects while others criticize the depiction as undermining domestic developments. Additionally, Vietnam's press freedom remains under scrutiny; the country ranks 173rd out of 180 surveyed nations in the latest press freedom index by Reporters Without Borders. Complementing this recent media ban, the Vietnamese government has also blocked access to the messaging app Telegram, citing misuse by "opposition and reactionary" groups. This series of restrictions underscores Vietnam's ongoing efforts to maintain tight control over information while managing its political and economic aspirations in a rapidly evolving global landscape. Adapted by ASEAN Now from Reuters 2025-05-30 -
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Takes place in Bangkok too? So it's not a rural thing. So my comments about Isaan are not valid. -
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Finance Foreign Nationals Face Account Bans in Bangkok Bank Crackdown
I saw an option in the SCB Easy app to order a statement. Does this come in pdf form within the app? Does it show all transactions? 🤔 -
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Full marks for being todays 100% Drama queen. Go there Mr smith.
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