In the bustling suburbs of Hanoi, where old and new sit side by side in a vibrant mix of urban life, Lena*, a 16‑year‑old girl, found herself standing at the crossroads of youth and adulthood.
Her world reflected modern Vietnam — a blend of tradition and change, where the digital age presses in on long‑held values. At 16, she felt many pressures: the demand for a...