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Why do many Vietnamese prefer fake coffee products over real coffee?

Many Vietnamese continue to prefer fake coffee products despite growing evidence that they contain little to no real coffee, with cheap additives like soybean powder and corn starch often taking the place of genuine beans.
March 17, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT

My American friend couldn't stand up after finishing his first cup of Vietnamese coffee

Many foreigners and even some locals find themselves overwhelmed by the intensity of Vietnamese coffee, with some experiencing caffeine intoxication after just one cup.
READERS' VIEWS March 16, 2025 | 07:20 pm PT

Parents should not treat their children like investments

I once heard a mother scold her child, "I should've laid an egg instead of you." Years later, I heard a father sigh, "I should've bought more land instead of investing in my child."
READERS' VIEWS March 16, 2025 | 04:00 am PT

My two kids have university degrees but cannot find stable jobs

I worked hard to send my children to school so they could have stable careers, but now they refuse to settle down.
READERS' VIEWS March 15, 2025 | 08:00 pm PT

I, at 24, struggle to speak English and rarely get past 'How are you?'

I am 24 years old and have been working for two years. During that time, I have tried repeatedly to learn English, but I still struggle with it.
READERS' VIEWS March 15, 2025 | 04:00 am PT

Parents race to get English certificates for children from primary school as competition gets tougher

Many schools in Vietnam now admit sixth graders based on academic records instead of entrance exam scores. Because of this, I decided to have my child start taking an English certification test in third grade to prepare for the new admissions system.
READERS' VIEWS March 14, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT

Why I make sure my child learns English

I can't help but laugh when people say, "With AI and translation tools becoming better and more numerous, mastering English is no longer necessary."
READERS' VIEWS March 13, 2025 | 07:57 pm PT

Without English, you cannot communicate with 75% of the world

In the 21st century, learning English is not just an option; it is the foundation for success.
READERS' VIEWS March 13, 2025 | 04:55 am PT

Vietnam should rethink its focus on English-only education, amid growing trade with Asia

What foreign language should students learn today? Should English be the only mandatory option in schools? The answer depends on personal interests, environment, and career goals, especially at the university level.
READERS' VIEWS March 12, 2025 | 03:02 pm PT

My grocery bill has doubled amid Trump's tariffs game

After a week at home watching Donald Trump toy with tariffs, I had to accept one important thing: I needed to go grocery shopping.
READERS' VIEWS March 11, 2025 | 06:29 pm PT

My family calls me unrealistic for teaching my kid English as a baby

Everyone in my family called me unrealistic for teaching my kid English from when she was only a baby.
READERS' VIEWS March 11, 2025 | 04:36 am PT

7 reasons why learning foreign languages is important to Vietnam

I belong to the 1980s generation. I struggled with English and believed professional expertise was more important than language skills.
READERS' VIEWS March 10, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT

I'm stuck in a job that pays less than what I make in a day from side gigs

I have worked at my company for 10 years, but my salary is still low, and there is no chance of promotion. I rely on side jobs to get by. I am thinking about quitting.
READERS' VIEWS March 9, 2025 | 04:42 pm PT

After waiting for 2 years for a raise that never came, I switched jobs for double salary

I talked to my boss about a raise many times, and he nodded along but refused to do anything.
READERS' VIEWS March 8, 2025 | 05:00 am PT

With the right mindset and skills, switching jobs for better pay is possible, even at 60

Job-hopping no longer guarantees higher pay for most workers, although some readers believe that opportunities are open at any age if one has the skills needed.
READERS' VIEWS March 7, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT

How I pushed through criticism at work to build the career I wanted

There were times I broke down in tears at the meeting table from the sheer pressure of work, but quitting never crossed my mind—that would've been the laziest way out.
READERS' VIEWS March 6, 2025 | 05:00 am PT

I can't stand breathing in cigarette smoke at red lights

I nearly suffocate from the cigarette smoke all around me while stopping at a red light in the sweltering heat of Ho Chi Minh City.
READERS' VIEWS March 5, 2025 | 03:04 pm PT

The cost of buying a home in Vietnam has skyrocketed, is it still worth it?

Renting is a better option for young people in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City now, as owning a home costs too much and it is no longer a good investment.
READERS' VIEWS March 4, 2025 | 07:22 am PT

I was a top student, but at 40 I'm not yet rich

Holding my university diploma, I felt like a weight had been lifted from my shoulders, but at the time, I did not realize I was missing many essential life skills.
READERS' VIEWS March 3, 2025 | 03:12 pm PT

Why so many employees dread Mondays and feel unmotivated to work?

Many of my colleagues take their kids out, go shopping, or stay up late on Sunday night. By Monday morning, they are so tired they don't want to go to work.
READERS' VIEWS March 2, 2025 | 04:21 pm PT
 
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