I recently found myself unsettled by a decision made by my four-grade child's parent association: contributing funds to hire someone to clean their classroom.

In Singapore, there is a nonprofit restaurant called Soul Food. What impressed me most was not a fancy menu but the people who run it. They are young workers on the autism spectrum, or ASD, and their philosophy is blunt and fair: "We want you to come for the good service, not out of pity."

When I was little, my younger brother, three neighborhood girls, and I used to crowd around the basement TV to watch the Spice Girls sing.

I made a decision that many people consider risky: I did not let my child spend all their time buried in books, even though they were capable of studying more to maintain strong academic results.

Vietnam's prevailing 48-hour work week - often extended further by overtime - is pushing many workers into chronic exhaustion, making them reluctant to spend on shopping, travel, or even healthcare.

At a late-year breakfast in Bristol, an elderly professor set down his teacup and spoke slowly. “Universities now pour most of their resources into checking whether students actually learn,” he said. “They no longer focus on improving teaching itself.”

I have long been familiar with the reality of public noise, from loud conversations and casual video calls to people watching TikTok or YouTube on their phone speakers.

The ongoing debate over the value of English-language certificates raises a fundamental question: What is the purpose of learning English, and how much proficiency is truly necessary?

The group chats I am in with close friends are often filled with nonstop talk about food, particularly how and where to find safe food.

On Saturday evening, after the CEO of Ha Long Canned Food Company had been arrested, I met my neighbor who was throwing several cans of the company's pâté into the trash.

Twelve days of annual leave existed on paper, but in practice they were almost unusable.

Some visitors to Phu Quoc say their holiday came with an unexpected frustration: finding the beach meant passing through restaurants or hotels, with no clear public access.

I have been eagerly following the news about the new 5.8-kilometer bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in Thu Thiem.

I have adopted a strategy after working for 20 years, moving from "finishing tasks" to "creating value," and no longer measuring my worth by hours worked.

Last weekend, on a domestic flight, I found myself in an awkward and frustrating situation. It was something many others have probably experienced too.

In a recent viral video the founder and CEO of EngineAI stood in front of a T800 humanoid robot in protective gear and … took a full-on kick to the stomach.

I have worked as a human resources manager for more than 15 years, and one principle has remained consistent throughout my career: when hiring, I prioritize candidates who can contribute immediately over those with strong academic credentials but little practical readiness.

For years, I believed that holding a master's degree and an IELTS score of 8.0 gave me the freedom to be selective in the job market. I thought they were solid guarantees, allowing me to wait for a position that truly matched my qualifications.

Anyone driving down the country road past my mother's house in Canada will see a red brick home on a hill surrounded by snowy fields and a Christmas tree.