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Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) is becoming increasingly suited only for high-skilled workers earning at least VND20 million (US$800) per month, according to readers as they shared experiences on how high living costs make life in HCMC challenging.
November 20, 2024 | 03:16 pm PT
Vietnamese readers believe the proposed north-south high-speed railway, with competitive travel times and ticket costs, could become Vietnam's preferred travel option, surpassing both air travel and traditional trains.
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November 18, 2024 | 03:13 pm PT
Many people would express frustration over math and physics concepts that seem irrelevant, especially when they hear stories about billionaires dropping out of school. However, they should notice the fact that the world's richest man Elon Musk needed academic foundations to succeed, readers pointed out.
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November 16, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
As more Vietnamese parents consider whether to join their children abroad or remain in Vietnam, they navigate differing views on family expectations, traditions, and the realities of life far from home.
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November 15, 2024 | 03:10 pm PT
For people over 50, deciding whether to move abroad with their children or stay in Vietnam is difficult.
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November 13, 2024 | 03:10 pm PT
When my husband and I told our children that we might have moved to America if we were 20 years younger, we were half-joking, half-reflecting on reality. At this stage in life, contentment for us is being home in Vietnam.
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November 11, 2024 | 03:24 pm PT
For my children, learning in America has been more of a daily vacation — fun, relaxed, and genuinely enjoyable due to a light, engaging curriculum.
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November 8, 2024 | 07:08 pm PT
My neighbor scoffed at me for "getting worked up over an animal" after I confronted them about their dog repeatedly leaving messes around my home.
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November 6, 2024 | 03:11 pm PT
Living on the outskirts of Hanoi, my daily routine begins with a 1.5-hour commute through clouds of dust to reach my job downtown.
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November 4, 2024 | 03:08 pm PT
Readers argue that Bangkok stands out as a top global shopping destination, offering superior quality, prices, and variety compared to Ho Chi Minh City.
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November 2, 2024 | 06:00 pm PT
Vietnam's road infrastructure is lagging behind the surge in traffic, driven especially by the increasing number of large vehicles, which readers believe should be regulated along with other measures.
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November 1, 2024 | 03:31 pm PT
The Ministry of Labor, War Invalids, and Social Affairs has recently proposed a nine-day Lunar New Year holiday schedule to the prime minister, aiming to provide a break that includes two weekends. This extended holiday is certainly appealing to many.
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October 30, 2024 | 03:18 pm PT
To repay the loans I took from colleagues and relatives to buy a house in Ho Chi Minh City, I stuck to a simple breakfast of a VND5,000 (20 U.S. cents) banh mi each morning.
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October 28, 2024 | 03:20 pm PT
At nearly 30 years old, I remain single with no plans to marry or take on the responsibilities of managing a household.
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October 25, 2024 | 03:30 pm PT
I was stunned when a Gen Z candidate asked why my company does not offer breaks like others.
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October 23, 2024 | 03:19 pm PT
With consumer habits, especially among younger generations, shifting away from traditional shopping, storefront real estate is increasingly left vacant and could soon become a relic of the past, according to readers.
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October 21, 2024 | 03:17 pm PT
Many people from provincial France think of Parisians as snobbish, arrogant, and unlikeable. Similarly, Hanoians are often ridiculed with stereotypes.
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October 19, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT
Hanoi stands at a critical crossroads. The city's air quality and traffic congestion have long been in a state of crisis, and bold action is needed to reverse the damage.
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October 18, 2024 | 03:20 pm PT
As parents, we all want our children to succeed academically; after all, isn't that a sign of love and responsibility?
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October 16, 2024 | 03:14 pm PT
After a recent company party, I found myself wondering if offering leftovers to my colleagues was disrespectful or inconsiderate.
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October 14, 2024 | 03:07 pm PT