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I am 37 and studying every day to improve my life

I learn everything that can help my career, from foreign languages like English and Chinese to health-related courses and professional qualifications.
April 16, 2025 | 02:57 pm PT

Older interns bring experience to the workplace

"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.
April 14, 2025 | 03:03 pm PT

Nguyen Thi Hong Chi

At 54, I'm still managing IT projects with team members in their 40s

Hiring biases against millennials and Gen Z have made it harder for job seekers over 30 to find work.
READERS' VIEWS April 12, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT

Older workers face challenges in staying employed as companies favor younger candidates

Older workers in Vietnam face job insecurity and discrimination, with many struggling to stay employed as companies prefer hiring younger workers.
READERS' VIEWS April 11, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT

Being over 30 is now a dealbreaker for some employers

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' VIEWS April 9, 2025 | 02:51 pm PT

Resorts are blocking beach access, and I can no longer see the sea in Phu Quoc

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.
READERS' VIEWS April 8, 2025 | 04:22 am PT

Wind and rain won't save Hanoi from fine dust

Hanoi's air now often resembles 19th-century London: damp, smoggy and thick with fine dust pollution.
April 7, 2025 | 04:32 pm PT

To Thuc

Having nothing at 30 isn't unusual, especially when you have parents to care for

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.
READERS' VIEWS April 7, 2025 | 02:59 pm PT

I am not yet 50 and I feel exhausted

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.
READERS' VIEWS April 4, 2025 | 03:37 pm PT

With 46% tariff shark in the tank, Vietnam businesses must broaden their markets

The Japanese once had a method for keeping fish fresh during offshore trips: they would place a small shark in the tank.
April 4, 2025 | 03:16 pm PT

Luu Minh Ngoc

What cards does Vietnam have in tariff negotiation as US slaps 46%?

News that the U.S. could potentially impose a 46% tariff on Vietnamese goods has been sending shockwaves.
April 2, 2025 | 11:40 pm PT

Nguyen Minh Duc

Without a house or a car at 30, am I a failure?

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.
READERS' VIEWS April 2, 2025 | 02:56 pm PT

The growing threat from vaccine naysayers

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.
March 31, 2025 | 05:01 pm PT

Lang Minh

My friend from the US was stunned by Vietnam's healthcare quality

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.
READERS' VIEWS March 31, 2025 | 03:03 pm PT

Why I choose gold for long term savings

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.
READERS' VIEWS March 30, 2025 | 04:00 am PT

My manager has worked hard for 10 years but still has no house or car

At 35, after years of hard work, overtime, and dedication to the company, what does my manager have? No house, no car, no stable finances.
READERS' VIEWS March 29, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT

Human superiority isn't about outworking a machine, it's about knowing how to fix it

No matter how hard humans work, they will never match the productivity of machines. Those who recognize this will focus on quality rather than quantity in their services and products to succeed.
READERS' VIEWS March 28, 2025 | 03:15 pm PT

AI will not take your job if you know how to use it

As AI technology advances, many people worry it will replace human jobs, especially in fields like IT and accounting. While some see AI as a threat, others believe it will only replace workers who fail to adapt.
READERS' VIEWS March 27, 2025 | 04:08 am PT

Why I quit chasing Facebook likes despite earning thousands per post as an IT engineer

There was a time when every Facebook post I made got thousands of likes and hundreds of comments. From morning to night, I was glued to my phone.
READERS' VIEWS March 26, 2025 | 08:03 pm PT

Quitting social media showed me what I was missing

In 2009, when I moved from my hometown to the city to study at university, I created my first Facebook account, "quan ph." It was a simple start, no capital letters, no accents, no profile picture.
March 26, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT

Trinh Phuong Quan

 
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