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Barbie has always had some degree of notoriety. She is at once a symbol of female empowerment, ridicule and consumerism. People might suspect that the recent ban of the Barbie movie by the Vietnamese government is motivated by these concerns. Instead, international political intrigue provides a better explanation.

Hụi is a constant but often hidden feature of life for many Vietnamese-Australians.

Highly anticipated film will not receive a cinematic release in the southeast Asian country

Calling all international relations bimbos and himbos.

The National Film Evaluation Council made the decision, saying a map in the film shows China’s ‘nine-dash line,’ which extends Beijing’s territorial claims far into waters that fall within areas claimed by Vietnam and other countries.

Issue traces back to dispute claims on South China Sea

Margot Robbie's Barbie movie is not going to be screened in Vietnam for a specific reason.

Vietnam, Kerala to promote ties in tourism, trade

Why is patriotism linked to killing and dying on the battlefield? There are better ways to love your country