In recent days, information about specific plans to merge provinces, cities, ministries and sectors has been circulating on social networks. This information has received great public attention.
On the afternoon of November 27, Lao Dong Newspaper reporters spoke with Mr. Vu Dang Minh, Chief of Office and Spokesperson of the Ministry of Home Affairs, about this information.
Mr. Vu Dang Minh affirmed that the information and images being spread on social networks about the arrangement and merger of provinces and cities in Vietnam are incorrect.
"Information about the plan to reorganize the apparatus in the political system is being kept confidential. If it is posted online, it is a violation of regulations on protecting state secrets and anyone who violates will be handled according to the law," said Mr. Minh.
Regarding this content, the spokesperson of the Ministry of Home Affairs also discussed with the Ministry of Public Security, requesting the cyber security agency to consider and handle the posting of incorrect information that affects social psychology.
