A woman runs a red light in Vietnam while others wait, in this file photo. Editor’s note: This piece was written by Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper reader Nguyen Ngoc Thi, highlighting the tendency of some Vietnamese drivers to honk at red lights. In a rush to save a few seconds, people run red lights and end up taking on huge risks. At many intersections, the red light countdown often shows a familiar number: 30 seconds. And such 30 seconds at a red light would no longer feel frustrating, but simply a brief moment to slow down and breathe amid a fast-moving life.

Source: Tuoitre News March 27, 2026 17:09 UTC