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Southeast Asia has long been a dream destination for travelers worldwide, with Thailand, the Philippines, and Bali in Indonesia among the more obscure choices for those seeking unique, off-the-beaten-path adventures on a budget. Vietnam, with its recent surge in infrastructure development and direct flight connections, has rapidly climbed the ranks of desirable locations. But this newfound popularity comes at a cost. A recent exposé shed light on the antics of a TikToker named “Small Brained American” , highlighting the rise of offensive, reckless, and self-centered tourists seeking attention in this era of social media dominance. Vietnamese tourism has bounced back strongly post-pandemic, with visitor numbers surging. Resorts and facilities have expanded across the country, from the northern region to the southern and central areas, to accommodate this influx. To manage this growth sustainably, Vietnam has introduced more direct flights from countries like France, Australia, and T...

Grief and Respect: A Tribute to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong On the morning of July 26, a solemn scene unfolded at the Vietnamese Embassy in Beijing. A 77-year-old woman, Vu Thuc Hue, dressed in dark attire, arrived to pay her respects to General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. With a heavy heart, she bowed respectfully before the late leader and then quietly penned her condolences in the memorial book, expressing her deepest sympathies in Chinese. Vu Thuc Hue, a 77-year-old Beijing resident, signs the condolence book for General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong at the Vietnamese Embassy in Beijing on July 26. Hue, a former nurse at the Guilin Nanxishan Hospital in China’s Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, has a special connection to Vietnam. Her hospital once treated wounded soldiers and officials from South Vietnam. Just two months ago, she attended the 70th-anniversary celebrations of the Dien Bien Phu victory in Vietnam. Upon hearing the news of General Secretary Nguyen ...