After a driver in Ho Chi Minh City shared his ordeal of making multiple trips over 800 km to pay a traffic fine, other VnExpress readers shared simpler procedures overseas and elsewhere in Vietnam.

I had to make four round trips from my home in Ho Chi Minh City just to pay fines for running red lights.

The education systems in Vietnam and the Netherlands differ significantly in terms of class schedules, teaching methods, and grading systems, with the Dutch system encouraging independent study and adopting a stricter grading system.

Some people find joy in buying new clothes, traveling, or eating out at fancy restaurants. But my aunt feels happy when she sees her savings grow.

"If you're in a hurry, don't drive a car," I snapped at my husband as he weaved through traffic, honking and flashing his lights.

When visiting our parent company in Japan, I was surprised to see the company chairman and his wife buying tea and snacks for employees at a rest stop.

I am 48 years old, the founder of a mid-sized food sales company. Over the past 12 years, I have worked tirelessly to build a nationwide customer base, overcoming early struggles to achieve steady growth.

Afraid of losing my job in the aftermath of Covid-19, I pushed myself to study relentlessly — and five years of waking up at 4 a.m. have finally brought me greater job security.

My divorcee brother recently found out the girl he has been raising for years is not his biological daughter. He is lost and does not know what to do next.

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.

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.

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.

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.