Vietnam’s race to go nuclear leaves villagers in limbo

Vietnam’s race to go nuclear leaves villagers in limbo

As towns and villages across Vietnam lined their streets with Lunar New Year decorations, including spring flowers and red-lettered banners, in Vinh Tuong, celebrations were sparse. No new furniture was bought; no house renovation or repainting was allowed. With most men in the village unemployed, locals had little reason for cheer. Bay Sang said the spotted babylon snail farms, which were once their main source of income, are now being dismantl…