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Saturday, October 4, 2008

Watchdog to regulate blogs in Vietnam

There will be stricter regulations on individual blogs in Vietnam following the establishment of a new watchdog on Wednesday under the Ministry of Information and Communications (MIC).
The newly-established Administration Agency for Radio, Television and Electronics Information
Xuan Linhwill regulate the content and technology of radio, television, and information on electronic platforms, including the Internet.
There are now 1.1 million blogs in Vietnam, according to new figures from the MIC. The Minister of MIC, Le Doan Hop, said there will not be any censors on blogs in Vietnam in the future. “Blogs make our society more open, informative and interactive,” the Minister added.
Regulations on blogs had been previously drafted by the Press Administration Agency of the Ministry of Information and Culture. The agency had since moved to the newly-established Ministry of Information and Communications. “[The] Administration Agency for Radio, Television and Electronics Information is going to develop this draft,” said Deputy Minister of MIC, Do Quy Doan.
“Blogs outside the country are beyond the blog regulations. We are facing a lot of incorrect information on Vietnam through such blogs. As a result, we need bloggers to provide correct information on our country,” he told on VietNamNet.
Xuan Linh

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“I can’t say what made me fall in love with Vietnam - that a woman’s voice can drug you; that everything is so intense. The colors, the taste, even the rain. Nothing like the filthy rain in London. They say whatever you’re looking for, you will find here. They say you come to Vietnam and you understand a lot in a few minutes, but the rest has got to be lived. The smell: that’s the first thing that hits you, promising everything in exchange for your soul. And the heat. Your shirt is straightaway a rag. You can hardly remember your name, or what you came to escape from. But at night, there’s a breeze. The river is beautiful. You could be forgiven for thinking there was no war; that the gunshots were fireworks; that only pleasure matters. A pipe of opium, or the touch of a girl who might tell you she loves you. And then, something happens, as you knew it would. And nothing can ever be the same again.”
― Graham Greene, The Quiet American

Tips on Travel to Vietnam

It's always warm in Southeast Asia apart from high mountains, so leave the heavy clothing at home. Cotton and breathable fabrics are always better than synthetics -- although cotton does wrinkle a lot when traveling! December through April is roughly the dry season in that region, although it can still rain a little. December is a good time to go in terms of temperature -- cooler than in the humid summertime. Either way, wearing more clothing (shirt sleeves and long pants) is always more respectful towards the Asian culture, especially when visiting temples and rural areas.