HÀ NỘI – Names, designations, telephone numbers and email addresses of spokespersons should be submitted in writing to the press state management agency, as per a new government decree. Under Decree 09/2017-NĐ-CP issued on February 9 by Prime Minister Nguyễn Xuân Phúc, these details should also be posted on the state administrative agencies’ websites. The chairman of People’s Committees in districts and communes will be responsible for implementing this decree at those levels. Individuals who are not authorised can make statements and share information with the press but not on behalf of the state administrative bodies and have to bear responsibility for the source of information. The decree also has regulations on making statements and sharing information in case of emergencies.

Source: Viet Nam News February 15, 2017 02:00 UTC