Vietnamese young adults rent companions for family events, facing pressure to appear in relationships.

In Vietnam, young adults are renting partners to meet family expectations for marriage, using social media to hire companions for events. These business-like arrangements, without affection or sexual involvement, help ease family pressure but raise concerns about emotional damage and lack of legal protections. The trend reflects career-focused youth and traditional family norms, with potential risks if exposed.

December 01, 2024
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