Vietnam's censors tell producer to cut film

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The Vietnamese government has instructed movie producer Luu Trong Ninh to cut four scenes from his latest film, 'Please Forgive Me,' before it can be shown. Despite artistic liberalization, the ruling Communist Party took exception to one of the film's characters accusing both Vietnamese and American soldiers of committing war atrocities. Another scene mocked the Ho Chi Minh Communist Youth Association. Ninh laments the censorship, but reluctantly understands the government's position. Furthermore, he asserts that his biggest obstacle is not party control, but rather a lack of funding and modern equipment.

Column, Behavior, Social policy, Biography, Motion picture industry, Movie industry, Filmmakers, Movie directors, Movie producers (Persons), Luu Trong Ninh

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Wage revolution: Vietnam makes salaries reflect responsibilities

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Vietnam in Apr 1993 started implementing changes in how civil-service employees are paid. Salaries will depend on job performance, education and amount of responsibility rather than on length of service as under the former egalitarian system. The reforms, the latest instance of the government's rejection of communist ideals, will affect the pay of about 3.2 million people or 10% of the workforce. The government also hopes that better pay will discourage corruption and absenteeism.

Compensation and benefits, Economic policy, Civil service, Vietnamese, Vietnamese (Southeast Asian people)

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