A foreign tourist poses for photos at a Lunar New Year cultural event in Da Nang, central Vietnam, February 6, 2026. One such incident happened in a back lane in the former Binh Thanh District, Ho Chi Minh City. I asked the woman, in Vietnamese, why she charged me VND20,000 when she charged everyone else VND15,000 ($0.58). Street sellers, small businesses, and taxi services have also modernized. I will continue to support street sellers and small businesses, and I will continue to avoid those who overcharge me because of my appearance.

Source: Tuoitre News February 13, 2026 13:01 UTC