US EditionHanoi bans The Economist's printed issue with Vietnam's top leader on cover: Reuters
- Vietnam banned the May 24, 2025 printed edition of The Economist featuring To Lam on its cover, while the electronic version remains accessible.
- The ban follows Vietnam's history of censoring various media and cultural works amid its strict one-party Communist regime and ongoing political control.
- The cover features To Lam illustrated against a red background, his eyes marked by stars, alongside the headline "The Man With A Plan For Vietnam," emphasizing his economic leadership.
- The Economist described the 67-year-old To Lam as "an ambitious leader" who must reform Vietnam's economic model and enhance national wealth, and social media users reposted the coverage with mixed reactions.
- This censorship instance underscores Vietnam's tight media restrictions, reflecting a broader effort to control public discourse as the country faces political and economic challenges.
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The country has little tolerance for dissent and exercises strict control over the media.
Censorship in Vietnam: The Economist's Controversial Cover
The Economist's latest Asia edition was banned in Vietnam over a cover featuring To Lam, the top leader. This censorship decision highlights ongoing media restrictions in the Communist-controlled nation. The issue remains accessible online, while Vietnam faces economic challenges and strict media regulations restricting freedom of expression.
Hanoi bans The Economist's printed issue with Vietnam's top leader on cover, say distributor sources
The Economist's latest printed edition for Asia featuring Vietnam's top leader To Lam on its cover has been banned in Vietnam, sources at two local media distributors told Reuters, in a new instance of censorship in the Communist-run country.
The May 24 magazine depicts Lam with two stars in front of his eyes on a red background, referring to the country's flag, with the headline “Man with a plan for Vietnam.”
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