Vietnam: Residents protest 'red' over Hanoi redevelopment plan
As a large-scale urban redevelopment project progresses in Hanoi, residents are protesting due to concerns over displacement and compensation. Uncertainty surrounding the plan and its impact on livelihoods are key worries, with residents expressing dissent by wearing red.
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