US EditionHanoi bans The Economist's printed issue with Vietnam's top leader on cover: Reuters
- Vietnam has prohibited the May 24, 2025 print issue of The Economist, which displays the country’s top official, To Lam, on its front cover in Hanoi.
- The ban follows longstanding strict media controls and censorship in Vietnam under its Communist regime.
- The cover depicted To Lam staring ahead with two stars over his eyes set against a red background, symbolizing his involvement in shaping Vietnam's economic future.
- To Lam, 67, rose from the Ministry of Public Security to become president and Communist Party head in 2024, amid economic and political challenges.
- The ban illustrates Vietnam’s ongoing media restrictions, reflected in its low press freedom ranking of 173rd out of 180 countries by Reporters Without Borders.
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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.
Hanoi bans The Economist’s issue featuring Vietnam’s leader on its cover, reports say
Media quoted unnamed distributors who said they could not obtain copies of the magazine or that it had been banned The latest print edition of the Economist, which features Vietnam’s top leader on its cover, has been banned in the country, the latest instance of media censorship in the communist,…
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