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Web Censoring Widens Across Southeast Asia: “(WSJ)
Attempts to censor the Internet are spreading to Southeast Asia as governments turn to coercion and intimidation to rein in online criticism. Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam lack the kind of technology and financial resources that China and some other large countries use to police the Internet. The Southeast Asian nations are using other methods — also seen in China — to tamp down criticism, including arresting some bloggers and individuals posting contentious views online. See interactive graphics.

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VN – Vietnam tightens rules on blogs: “(BBC)
Vietnam has tightened restrictions on internet blogs, banning bloggers from raising subjects the government deems inappropriate. Blogs should follow Vietnamese law, and be written in ‘clean and wholesome’ language, according to a government document seen by local media. Internet service providers will be held accountable for the content of blogs they host.”

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