Vietnam Spotlight Podcast: Vietnamese social media users criticize Indian tourist over alleged taxi fare evasion, Vietnam’s Miss Universe 2026 eligibility remains unresolved

Tuoi Tre News17 October 2026, 12:00 UTCVietnam

A video appearing to show a foreign passenger believed to be an Indian trying to leave a taxi without paying has sparked criticism on Vietnamese social media. Miss Universe CEO Ronald Day said representatives from Vietnam remain ineligible for Miss Universe 2026. And more in our podcast.

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