Many foreigners and even some locals find themselves overwhelmed by the intensity of Vietnamese coffee, with some experiencing caffeine intoxication after just one cup.

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."

I worked hard to send my children to school so they could have stable careers, but now they refuse to settle down.

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.

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.

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."

In the 21st century, learning English is not just an option; it is the foundation for success.

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.

After a week at home watching Donald Trump toy with tariffs, I had to accept one important thing: I needed to go grocery shopping.

Everyone in my family called me unrealistic for teaching my kid English from when she was only a baby.

I belong to the 1980s generation. I struggled with English and believed professional expertise was more important than language skills.

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.

I talked to my boss about a raise many times, and he nodded along but refused to do anything.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.