On January 29, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, @Pawlicker88 shared a video of the sky lighting up with a breathtaking fireworks display to celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Snake. In the video,

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Treading a familiar path for women in rural Vietnam, Nguyen Thi Hiep found a factory job in dynamic Ho Chi Minh City and spent 16 years helping make shoes for Western brands such as Adidas and Nike. Vietnam is among the world's largest exporters of ...

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Cars and motorcycles encroach on lanes of each other on the streets across Ho Chi Minh City, worsening traffic congestion in the city. In recent days, severe traffic congestion has gripped many streets across the southern metropolis. Motorcycles and cars constantly weave between lanes, scrambling to find any open space to escape the jams.

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Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam - January 29, 2025 On January 29, 2025, in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam, @citanoo shared a video capturing a fireworks display from his home. In the video, the author watches from inside as a stunning fireworks show lights up the night sky in celebration of Lunar New Year.