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With foreign tourists recently seen begging for money in Vietnam and Thailand, readers are divided over whether it's an act of entitlement or simply someone needing help.
February 2, 2023 | 11:28 pm PT
I took German as my third language when I was 22 years old. By definition I was an adult language learner, but I believed I was not disadvantaged by my age.
February 1, 2023 | 03:48 pm PT
If we all speak up about the issue in a concerted effort, I believe something can be done.
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January 31, 2023 | 05:08 pm PT
I live in Palo Alto, California, where almost all the city's pavement is made of concrete blocks connected by grout to avoid cracks.
January 30, 2023 | 04:44 pm PT
Foreigners expressed disappointment coming to Vietnam post-Covid and seeing many problems persist, or get worse.
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January 25, 2023 | 06:15 pm PT
Bing drinking, which is common during the Lunar New Year holiday, is not culture and does not prove one as a "stronger man," according to readers.
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January 24, 2023 | 11:09 pm PT
"Do you think Vietnam has the potential to become the world's next factory?"
January 24, 2023 | 05:00 pm PT
I recently received a group of 10 French tourists who went on a cruise tour of Ha Long Bay for two days and one night.
January 20, 2023 | 05:00 pm PT
People from any country can teach English as long as they are qualified. Many others from native countries do not have qualifications and not because they are native means they have good grammar.
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January 20, 2023 | 03:31 pm PT
As the Year of the Cat approaches, cities and provinces across Vietnam have erected large public statues of giant cats in celebration of the Tet Lunar New Year festival.
January 18, 2023 | 03:29 pm PT
I stand by the fact that I am afflicted by prejudices of the West. But I have wonderful memories of my visit to Vietnam a few years ago.
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January 17, 2023 | 06:22 pm PT
Never before has the country's GDP growth rate made me both happy and sad, relieved and concerned like the 8% figure for 2022.
January 16, 2023 | 03:31 pm PT
I would like to bring your attention to what I consider the degradation of ESL teaching (English as a second language) in Vietnam.
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January 15, 2023 | 05:13 pm PT
Coming to Sa Pa to experience a resort-style getaway is a mistake. The signature characteristics of this land are its natural beauty and culture.
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January 14, 2023 | 10:48 pm PT
I was surprised when my coworkers, who had numerous bad habits, suddenly became civilized and courteous while traveling abroad.
January 13, 2023 | 03:29 pm PT
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