Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is becoming increasingly suited only for high-skilled workers earning at least VND20 million (US$800) per month, according to readers as they shared experiences on how high living costs make life in HCMC challenging.

My friend, a wife and the main breadwinner in her family, earns a higher income than her husband.

Vietnamese readers believe the proposed north-south high-speed railway, with competitive travel times and ticket costs, could become Vietnam's preferred travel option, surpassing both air travel and traditional trains.

Many people would express frustration over math and physics concepts that seem irrelevant, especially when they hear stories about billionaires dropping out of school. However, they should notice the fact that the world's richest man Elon Musk needed academic foundations to succeed, readers pointed out.

As more Vietnamese parents consider whether to join their children abroad or remain in Vietnam, they navigate differing views on family expectations, traditions, and the realities of life far from home.

Every year, as the seasons change, a familiar pattern emerges in Hanoi. The air grows thick with fine dust, and with it, an uptick in respiratory and cardiovascular illnesses, particularly among children and the elderly. Bronchitis, pneumonia, and even heart disease become the norm.

For people over 50, deciding whether to move abroad with their children or stay in Vietnam is difficult.

When my husband and I told our children that we might have moved to America if we were 20 years younger, we were half-joking, half-reflecting on reality. At this stage in life, contentment for us is being home in Vietnam.

A Vietnamese woman recently shared images of her posing in a tight, green yoga outfit outside Seoul's Gyeongbokgung Palace, raising debate over public dress codes, cultural respect, and appropriateness.

For my children, learning in America has been more of a daily vacation — fun, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable due to a light, engaging curriculum.

My neighbor scoffed at me for "getting worked up over an animal" after I confronted them about their dog repeatedly leaving messes around my home.

On Dec. 26, 2004, sixth-grader Tilly Smith of England saved hundreds of people at Maikhao Beach in Phuket, Thailand, after spotting signs of a tsunami.

Living on the outskirts of Hanoi, my daily routine begins with a 1.5-hour commute through clouds of dust to reach my job downtown.

The upcoming U.S. presidential election on Nov. 5 will undoubtedly be a moment of significant impact on history. One thing we can say for sure: this election will leave lasting effects.

Readers argue that Bangkok stands out as a top global shopping destination, offering superior quality, prices, and variety compared to Ho Chi Minh City.

When I visit Vietnam, I often jog in Gia Dinh Park in Ho Chi Minh City's Go Vap District, which bans dogs. Yet, I frequently see unleashed and unmuzzled dogs there.

Vietnam's road infrastructure is lagging behind the surge in traffic, driven especially by the increasing number of large vehicles, which readers believe should be regulated along with other measures.

The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs has recently proposed a nine-day Lunar New Year holiday schedule to the prime minister, aiming to provide a break that includes two weekends. This extended holiday is certainly appealing to many.

To repay the loans I took from colleagues and relatives to buy a house in Ho Chi Minh City, I stuck to a simple breakfast of a VND5,000 (20 U.S. cents) banh mi each morning.