The world experienced two extremes this week: those who were disappointed that Barbie didn’t come to Vietnam and those who vehemently boycotted the “tongue-in-cheek” doll. While some were overwhelmed by the multitude of social media platforms, others were thrilled to have another platform to express their unique personalities.

Global Highlights: Meta Launches Threads Social Network to Compete with Twitter, Disney Tops Box Office Revenue

• • • • • • • International news outlets simultaneously reported that “Barbie” has been banned from screening in Vietnam.
            • Disney emerged as the highest-grossing film studio in 2023, raking in a staggering $3.4 billion.
            • Meta introduced Threads, a social network rivaling Twitter, attracting over 30 million registrations within the first 24 hours.
            • Thai Tu Khon faced a boycott due to a love scandal.
            • Coco Lee tragically passed away by suicide due to depression.
            • Sex Education Season 4 is set to premiere on Netflix on September 21, confirming it as the final season.
            • Britney Spears was slapped in the face by a basketball star’s bodyguard, sparking controversy.
            • Rumors of Yoona and Junho dating spread, only for them to deny the claims.
            • Pepsi launches “COLACHUP” – a tomato sauce frenzy with a refreshing twist.
            • “KFC Chicken stock” continuously faces photo theft, prompting KFC to open a high-quality, free photo library.

Vietnam Highlights: Barbie Banned in Vietnam; Netizens Struggle between Threads and Twitter

• • • • • • • Director Bui Dinh Hac and poet Lam Thi My Da passed away.
            • Barbie is banned in Vietnam due to its “tongue-in-cheek” messaging.
            • “Home For Rent” (Thailand) becomes the highest-grossing horror film of 2023 in Vietnam.
            • “La Exorcista” (Vietnamese Title: Ma So Truc Quy) maintains its second week in theaters.
            • A special concert celebrates the formation of Saigon – Cho Lon – Gia Dinh – Ho Chi Minh City for 325 years.
            • The organizers of the BlackPink concert apologize for the “tongue-in-cheek” map.
            • Netizens find the Vietnamese subtitles for the 13 songs in the BornPink concert amusing.
            • Riding the trend of “foreign music with a Vietnamese touch” alongside overseas artists.
            • Vietnamese fans of Taylor Swift anxiously hunt for tickets to her Singapore concert due to high demand. Vinamilk unveils its new brand identity.
            • Messenger and Instagram experience issues with image uploads.
            • Diep Lam Anh and her ex-businessman husband engage in a public dispute over infidelity allegations.
            • Users express frustration over losing their Instagram accounts when deleting Threads accounts.
            • The Vietnamese women’s national team reveals their World Cup 2023 uniforms.

What’s hot on TikTok? The pressure from idol concert ticket hunting

• • • • • • • Mesmerized by the “Big Eye Baby” filter.
            • The emperor hasn’t even put on contact lenses yet and already wears virtual lenses.
            • TikTokers feel the pressure of securing Taylor Swift concert tickets.
            • Many TikTokers enjoy seeing themselves age through the “Aged” filter.
            • The entire TikTok community goes wild as Taylor Swift embraces an “old flame” on stage.
            • Kieu Minh Tuan, HIEUTHUHAI, Negav, head to Dong Nai to celebrate Le Duong Bao Lam’s birthday.
            • TikTokers estimate the budget for their “idol-hunting” trip.

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