Why Vietnam’s “Lady Gaga” lives in fear

What was the musician's status with the Vietnamese government before becoming an enemy of the state?

• She was a celebrated artist and a poster girl for Vietnam.

• She was a political dissident.

• She was unknown to the public.

• She was a foreign artist.

What social norms did the musician challenge through her music?

• The importance of traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

• The significance of historical monuments.

• The role of women in Vietnamese society.

• The need for economic reforms.

What was the outcome of the musician's plea to President Obama?

• An award for her contributions to human rights.

• A meeting that led to police raids of her concerts.

• Increased international support for her music.

• A ban on her music in the United States.

How does the Vietnamese government control music and media?

• By promoting all types of music.

• By allowing complete freedom of expression.

• By censoring content that challenges the regime.

• By encouraging foreign media presence.

What freedoms are restricted in Vietnam according to the transcript?

• Freedom of travel and trade.

• Freedom of art and literature.

• Freedom of speech, expression, and assembly.

• Freedom of religion and education.

What does the new cybersecurity law in Vietnam require from tech companies?

• To remove content against the state and hand over user data.

• To promote Vietnamese music.

• To support local startups.

• To provide free internet access.

Despite the risks, what does the musician continue to do in Vietnam?

• She has moved to another country.

• She has joined the government.

• She continues to advocate for a fairer society.

• She has stopped all musical activities.