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The ongoing debate over the value of English-language certificates raises a fundamental question: What is the purpose of learning English, and how much proficiency is truly necessary?
January 16, 2026 | 09:15 pm PT
The group chats I am in with close friends are often filled with nonstop talk about food, particularly how and where to find safe food.
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January 14, 2026 | 06:41 pm PT
On Saturday evening, after the CEO of Ha Long Canned Food Company had been arrested, I met my neighbor who was throwing several cans of the company's pâté into the trash.
January 12, 2026 | 02:57 pm PT
Twelve days of annual leave existed on paper, but in practice they were almost unusable.
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January 9, 2026 | 05:08 pm PT
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.
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January 7, 2026 | 03:00 pm PT
I have been eagerly following the news about the new 5.8-kilometer bicycle lane along Mai Chi Tho Boulevard in Thu Thiem.
January 5, 2026 | 03:03 pm PT
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.
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January 3, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
Last weekend, on a domestic flight, I found myself in an awkward and frustrating situation. It was something many others have probably experienced too.
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January 1, 2026 | 02:00 am PT
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 29, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT
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.
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December 28, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
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.
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December 27, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
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 24, 2025 | 06:53 pm PT
Two major education-related crises are weighing heavily on parents at the same time.
December 22, 2025 | 02:54 pm PT
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.
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December 20, 2025 | 04:00 am PT
With gasoline vehicles restricted and electric vehicles banned in apartments, people are caught between a rock and a hard place.
December 15, 2025 | 02:53 pm PT
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.
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December 13, 2025 | 09:38 pm PT
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.
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December 12, 2025 | 08:59 pm PT
When I turned my phone on after a seven-day jungle retreat and silent meditation, nearly 2,000 messages and emails flooded my screen.
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December 10, 2025 | 05:02 pm PT
The air pollution in Hanoi follows a predictable, seasonal pattern, like it's returning on schedule each year.
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December 8, 2025 | 05:08 pm PT
My cousin had "disappeared" in Japan. That was the initial information I received from my uncle living in the countryside.
December 8, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT