Vietnam to prosecute Berlin-based journalist for anti-state activities

Police in Vietnam are prosecuting a Berlin-based journalist and news website editor known for critical reports about the leaders of the Southeast Asian nation, accusing him of anti-state activities, the authorities said.

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Despite sweeping economic reform and increasing openness to social change, Vietnam's ruling Communist Party retains tight media censorship and tolerates little criticism, particularly in the run-up to its five-year congress, set for January.