Vietnam Arrests Publishers of Book on Communist Party Founder The arrest of publishing executives for releasing a book on Ho Chi Minh has sparked concerns about Vietnam's commitment to free speech.
The case highlights the government's willingness to suppress any narrative that challenges its authority, particularly those that question the official history of the country.
Nguyen Thanh Nam, a former telecom executive and author of the disputed book Stories With Thanh – A New Account Of Light , was arrested in early July on anti state charges.