Installing Windows was not just a way for me to earn money as a student, it also helped me build relationships and opened doors to numerous business opportunities.

A recent proposal to introduce a 10-year "golden visa" for billionaires in Vietnam has garnered support from tourism insiders, who view it as a strategy to boost the country's regional competitiveness. However, readers urged the government to also consider issues such as retirement visas and citizenship options for dedicated expats.

Takahashi Hisashi, a renowned landscape and urban architect with nearly 40 years of experience in Japan and over a decade in Vietnam, has told me signs of urban decay are becoming evident in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi.

At a family party clouded with cigarette smoke, my sister from overseas stood up to the men, and everything changed.

I learn everything that can help my career, from foreign languages like English and Chinese to health-related courses and professional qualifications.

"The Intern" (2015) is my favorite film. It is about Ben Whittaker, a retired man bored with his solitary, idle life, who decides to return to work at 70.

Hiring biases against millennials and Gen Z have made it harder for job seekers over 30 to find work.

Older workers in Vietnam face job insecurity and discrimination, with many struggling to stay employed as companies prefer hiring younger workers.

I recently met an old friend who has been job-hunting for over three months after her company downsized. Despite having a solid résumé with strong work experience and impressive language skills, she never got past the interview round.

Readers are calling on authorities to restore beach access on Phu Quoc Island, inspired by what cities in Vietnam like Vung Tau and Hoi An have done.

Hanoi's air now often resembles 19th-century London: damp, smoggy and thick with fine dust pollution.

I started working at 22, but by the time I turned 30, I had no assets, as nearly everything I earned went toward taking care of my parents.

I am turning 48 soon and feel more exhausted than ever. Physical activities leave me breathless, and intense work pressure gives me headaches. Aging only makes it worse.

The Japanese once had a method for keeping fish fresh during offshore trips: they would place a small shark in the tank.

News that the U.S. could potentially impose a 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods has been sending shockwaves.

By 30, you must have at least a house, a car, a high-paying job, and the ability to freely travel for fun to not be considered a failure by society.

I told my students to read about why the measles outbreak is spreading across Vietnam and to focus on statements made by the Department of Medical Service Administration.

I was hospitalized for coronary artery treatment when a couple I know from the U.S. visited me in January. They were surprised by what they saw and, soon after, signed up for full medical check-ups in Vietnam.

In 1993, gold in Vietnam cost VND4.72 million per tael. By 2023, the price had risen to about VND70 million, a 14.8-fold increase, averaging 9.4% growth per year.