Vietnam's Passport Ranking Drops, Lagging Behind Southeast Asian Neighbors
Vietnam's passport has dropped to 89th place in the Henley Passport Index, falling significantly behind regional neighbors like Singapore and Malaysia. Fluctuations in visa-free travel destinations appear to be a key factor in its declining global mobility.
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