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Students at Vietnam National University HCMC's Zone B dormitory are struggling with commuting after bus No. 33 was rerouted in August to end at Zone A instead of Zone B. The change has forced thousands of students to rely on buses No. 53 and 99, which are now severely overcrowded.

Thanh Phuong, a second-year student, said she must wake up at 5:30 a.m. to queue with hundreds of others but often arrives late or pays VND20,000–30,000 ($0.80–1.20) for a motorbike taxi, far more than the VND3,000 ($0.12) bus fare. Many report waiting one to two hours or having to walk several kilometers between zones to catch another bus.

The university complex, the country's largest, houses over 25,000 students in Zone B. Most must travel to Zone A or beyond for classes, making the cut especially disruptive. Students complain of missed attendance, exhaustion, and higher costs.

The HCMC Public Transport Management Center acknowledged the issue and has temporarily added bus No. 8 to ease congestion. It is also reviewing a proposal for a direct bus route from Zone B to schools across the complex.

Vietnam is launching an ambitious education reform to develop 3–5 elite universities modeled on world-class research institutions. The Ministry of Education and Training will finalize the proposal by 2027, as part of a government program to implement a Politburo resolution on breakthrough reforms in education and training.

The reform includes restructuring the entire higher education system by transferring some universities to local management, reorganizing funding, and upgrading select schools into strong research hubs that better integrate teaching, research, and industry. By 2025–2026, Vietnam plans to establish advanced AI training centers and centers of excellence for research, innovation, and entrepreneurship at key universities.

By 2030, the country targets having 15–20 reputable public universities excelling in research and application, with at least two receiving special funding and autonomy to achieve world-class status. Evaluation will be based on scientific publications, faculty quality, research funding, innovation ecosystems, infrastructure, international partnerships, and social impact.

Tourism operators in Thailand are calling on the government to issue cash coupons for foreign visitors to boost spending during a prolonged slowdown. Ratchaporn Poolsawadee, vice-president of the Tourism Council of Thailand, suggested quick-win incentives to help the country compete with regional rivals, noting that cash vouchers usable at any store could directly benefit local communities.

The idea mirrors Taiwan's 2023 scheme, where about 500,000 tourists received US$165 vouchers to stimulate post-pandemic recovery. While Thailand expects a strong high season, uncertainties from U.S. tariffs and global tensions could dampen growth.

Thailand, Southeast Asia's second-largest economy, recorded 22.39 million foreign arrivals between Jan. 1 and Sept. 7, 2025, a 7.11% drop year-on-year. Meanwhile, Vietnam and Japan led global growth in arrivals in the first half of 2025, both posting 21%.

Singapore has been ranked Asia's third-best street food city, behind Penang and Hanoi, by British magazine Time Out, surpassing Bangkok and Phnom Penh. The magazine highlighted that Singapore's street food, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2020, reflects its cultural significance and quality.

With over 200 hawker centers and thousands of stalls, Singapore offers iconic dishes such as laksa, fried carrot cake, bak kut teh, and its most famous, Hainanese chicken rice. Food lovers are recommended to try the dish at popular spots like Chin Chin Restaurant and Kampong Chicken Eating House.

This recognition adds to Singapore's growing reputation on the global food scene. In 2023, it was the only Southeast Asian city included in Condé Nast Traveler's list of the world's top 10 food cities.

Singaporean influencer @naomiblackk, with 38,000 Instagram followers, sparked debate after rejecting a man who suggested Lau Pa Sat, a famous hawker center, for their first date. She posted a screenshot of their chat, calling the choice “plain rude” and insisting that first dates should reflect effort and good impressions.

Naomi argued that women often spend time preparing for dates and deserve equal consideration. She described Lau Pa Sat as hot, noisy, and crowded, saying it fails to show genuine interest. Her post went viral, dividing public opinion. Critics labeled her “high maintenance,” while supporters agreed that setting standards is a form of self-respect.

Some commenters sided with her, saying a hawker center is fine for casual outings but not a first date, while others praised simplicity and argued such choices could reveal authenticity. Many noted her views reflect broader expectations in Singapore, where women increasingly value responsibility, kindness, and intelligence in partners.

The anonymous man responded playfully, joking about his “bad” restaurant choices. Naomi stood firm, even leveraging AI tools to amplify her message. She said she hopes her post inspires women to avoid settling for less effort than they deserve.