Charlie McCann, Southeast Asia correspondent for The Economist, explores Vietnam's National Party Congress, revealing the balancing act between pride in pandemic management and rising public discontent. He discusses how social media influences political ideas and the Communist Party's challenges. Meanwhile, Emily Bobrow, Culture writer, delves into the life of Patricia Highsmith, highlighting the complexities of her characters and how her tumultuous experiences shaped her psychological thrillers, impacting LGBTQ literature and themes of human relationships.
