A new decree that places serious restrictions on the media became effective on 25 February. The new decree forces media outlets to reveal their sources, with a fine of $1,000 for not revealing them. It also includes a fine of $2,000 for publishing any unauthorised information. The decree further allows for the government to censor any news due to national security reasons.
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Vietnam: Restrictive media decree comes in to effect
A new decree that places serious restrictions on the media became effective on 25 February. The new decree forces media outlets to reveal their sources, with a fine of $1,000 for not revealing them. It also includes a fine of $2,000 for publishing any unauthorised information. The decree further allows for the government to censor […]
28 Feb 11
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