Vietnam’s rapid economic growth stands in stark contrast to its escalating suppression of civil liberties. While the government portrays an image of progress, restrictive laws such as Decree 147 expose a deepening crackdown on free speech and digital expression, citing national security. The decree grants authorities sweeping control over online content, stifling open discourse, limiting political accountability, and fueling concerns over corporate complicity in rights violations. As Vietnam navigates its global aspirations, the erosion of free expression threatens both domestic freedoms and its international standing.

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