Older workers in Vietnam face job insecurity and discrimination, with many struggling to stay employed as companies prefer hiring younger workers.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The other day, I saw a Facebook post from a friend. It was not her usual travel photos or food pictures but a long essay analyzing South Korean actor Kim Soo Hyun's dating history with late actress Kim Sae Ron when she was underage.

What makes a perfect banh mi? Should it be packed with meats, pâté, and cold cuts, or kept light and balanced?

Housing prices in Ho Chi Minh City have never dropped in the past 15 years, yet I managed to buy three homes—here's how.

I always tell young people to manage their income in four stages. I constantly stress the importance of personal finance, but many don't listen or don't have the patience to follow my advice.

An acquaintance of mine from Australia once excitedly bragged about buying a pair of branded shoes for VND1.2 million (US$47) after bargaining at Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh City.

After reading an article about how fresh graduates used to receive low starting salaries, I was reminded of my own experience 16 years ago.

Many young people today say their wages barely cover basic living expenses, lamenting the fact that they are assigned difficult tasks and yet given low pay for being "inexperienced."