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How my 12 days of annual leave became impossible to use

Twelve days of annual leave existed on paper, but in practice they were almost unusable.
January 10, 2026 | 08:08 am GMT+7

Should tourists pay to access beaches in Phu Quoc?

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.
READERS' VIEWS January 8, 2026 | 06:00 am GMT+7

Following Singapore example, Ho Chi Minh City bike lane should be just the beginning

I have been eagerly following the news about the new 5.8-kilometer bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in Thu Thiem.
January 6, 2026 | 06:03 am GMT+7

Trinh Phuong Quan

How I've eliminated every chance of getting fired over 20 years at work

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.
READERS' VIEWS January 3, 2026 | 05:00 pm GMT+7

When someone takes your seat on a plane

Last weekend, on a domestic flight, I found myself in an awkward and frustrating situation. It was something many others have probably experienced too.
READERS' VIEWS January 1, 2026 | 05:00 pm GMT+7

How a robot's kick raises questions about AI safety

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.
December 30, 2025 | 06:04 am GMT+7

Le Vu Minh

Why I have passed over master's degree holders to hire more experienced candidates

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.
READERS' VIEWS December 28, 2025 | 04:00 pm GMT+7

The lessons I learned from being jobless with a master's degree and IELTS 8.0

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.
READERS' VIEWS December 27, 2025 | 05:00 pm GMT+7

The Christmas hater

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.
December 25, 2025 | 09:53 am GMT+7

Jesse Peterson

The brutal cost of academic pressure

Two major education-related crises are weighing heavily on parents at the same time.
December 23, 2025 | 05:54 am GMT+7

Theu Trieu

How drinking 'for fun' can become a lifetime regret

A friend of mine once had a stable job, a gentle personality, and a strong sense of responsibility toward his family. But he also had a habit of drinking after work.
READERS' VIEWS December 20, 2025 | 07:00 pm GMT+7

When city bans gasoline vehicles and apartments prohibit electric vehicles

With gasoline vehicles restricted and electric vehicles banned in apartments, people are caught between a rock and a hard place.
December 16, 2025 | 05:53 am GMT+7

Hoang Thanh Tuyen

My 1,000 days without plastic bags

There are always a few cloth bags in the trunk of my motorbike, and food containers in my backpack. When a vendor hands me a plastic bag, I simply say no.
READERS' VIEWS December 14, 2025 | 12:38 pm GMT+7

How I lose my passion with a stable $24,000 salary

I’m 34 years old and work as a manager at a private company. My current salary is VND55 million (US$2,090) a month, plus a Lunar New Year bonus worth more than two months' pay. To many, that might sound like a dream job and a stable life. But in truth, I feel adrift.
READERS' VIEWS December 13, 2025 | 11:59 am GMT+7

A 7-day jungle trip ends in stress as I return to 2,000 messages

When I turned my phone on after a seven-day jungle retreat and silent meditation, nearly 2,000 messages and emails flooded my screen.
READERS' VIEWS December 11, 2025 | 08:02 am GMT+7

Why is Hanoi's air pollution worse than Ho Chi Minh City's, despite fewer vehicles?

The air pollution in Hanoi follows a predictable, seasonal pattern, like it's returning on schedule each year.
READERS' VIEWS December 9, 2025 | 08:08 am GMT+7

The mechanism of illegal workers in Japan

My cousin had "disappeared" in Japan. That was the initial information I received from my uncle living in the countryside.
December 9, 2025 | 06:00 am GMT+7

Nguyen Thanh Canh

The alarming indifference as Hanoi ranked world's 5th most polluted city

Many people still burn trash, ride old motorbikes, and use charcoal stoves, and they treat Hanoi's air pollution as someone else's problem.
READERS' VIEWS December 6, 2025 | 08:17 am GMT+7

HCMC metro's real profit is better quality of life

Ho Chi Minh City has reported big losses from its only metro line, but what really matters is the metro has improved the city's quality of life.
READERS' VIEWS December 4, 2025 | 01:14 pm GMT+7

The right to breathe in Vietnam's cities

In Ho Chi Minh City, 60% of the 20-hectare Ben Nha Rong–Khanh Hoi port site is now designated for a public park, 15 times the originally planned area.
December 2, 2025 | 06:00 am GMT+7

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