The toss does not matter

A quick first trip to Ho Chi Minh City—formerly Saigon—reminded me of the pervasive influence of the West that would be hard to shake off. The hotel where I stayed had announced a week-long US beef fest. Vietnam is celebrating US beef. Well, times have changed and, in this instance, for the better. A member of Parliament proudly told me that his child would be appearing for an interview to join Cambridge University next year. Asia might be doing well up to secondary education, but when it comes to centres of higher learning, the West is way ahead of the rest.

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