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Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper readers engaged in a spirited online debate following an op-ed by Nguyen Van My of Lua Viet Tours, detailing some unsavory behaviors observed at Vietnamese airports over recent years. My’s article shed light on passengers’ lack of etiquette, including treating airport benches as beds, using suitcases to reserve seats, and displaying little regard for fellow travelers’ comfort. He described passengers sprawled across benches, oblivious to others, with their shirts lifted above their bellies as they napped. Others, he noted, engaged in personal grooming habits like pimple-popping or hair-plucking, to the discomfort of onlookers. Comments on the Tuoi Tre News story echoed a similar sentiment, with readers expressing their dismay. “No way,” wrote Adam Halliday, while Rick Ellis simply stated, “Pimple poppers ugh.” Alan Robins agreed, particularly annoyed by those who put their feet on chairs and picked at them in public, deeming it “so disrespectful.” Ste...

According to the parish priest of Saint Martin Church, the decorative water tank corner has been a fixture for over a year, offering a unique and welcoming space for the community. The corner features two tanks: one with filtered water and the other with refreshing iced tea, carefully prepared to ensure the ice melts slowly, providing a longer-lasting cool drink. A recent addition of a miniature display enhances the aesthetic appeal and also serves a functional purpose, helping to maintain the ice for extended periods. Motorcycle taxi drivers find respite from the heat, enjoying a refreshing drink from the charity water tanks shaded by vines outside the church on Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: Hien Anh / Tuoi Tre The water tanks received a post-Lunar New Year makeover, with the roof adorned by winter melon vines, adding a natural and serene touch to the setting. Environmental sustainability is also a key focus, with reusable cups now ...