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Is it okay to put shoes in the washing machine? Expert advice on doing it safely

Is it okay to put shoes in the washing machine? Expert advice on doing it safely

Many people say machine-washing shoes leaves them spotless, but I’m worried it might ruin them or require special settings, reader Phuong Dung wrote to VnExpress.
Which electronic device made one lowercase letter an icon of modern life?

Which electronic device made one lowercase letter an icon of modern life?

Hanoi’s gasoline motorbike ban: ‘major surgery’ for transport system to give residents cleaner air

Hanoi’s gasoline motorbike ban: ‘major surgery’ for transport system to give residents cleaner air

Quiz: Which country has the highest number of traffic cameras?

Quiz: Which country has the highest number of traffic cameras?

The country has a total of 15,380 traffic enforcement cameras, nearly 5,000 more than the country in second place, according to a study by DiscoverCars.com.
November 30, 2025 | 08:13 pm PT
Ride-hailing driver earns $0.3 for 2-km trip, spends 30 minutes waiting for riders

Ride-hailing driver earns $0.3 for 2-km trip, spends 30 minutes waiting for riders

A 2-km ride earns a Vietnamese ride-hailing driver less than VND9,000 (US$0.34), but each trip can take nearly half an hour as many customers ask him to wait “five to seven minutes.”
November 26, 2025 | 08:16 pm PT
The Bitcoin bet that wiped out our $60,000 and nearly broke my marriage

The Bitcoin bet that wiped out our $60,000 and nearly broke my marriage

My wife and I invested US$60,000 of our savings into cryptocurrencies, driven by my promise of life-changing wealth, but after a year, I am left with nothing but loss and regret.
November 26, 2025 | 12:00 am PT
Quiz: Which iPhone has seen the biggest price drop since its September launch in Vietnam?

Quiz: Which iPhone has seen the biggest price drop since its September launch in Vietnam?

This model’s price has fallen by up to VND1.5 million (US$57) just two months after release, down from its initial VND32 million price tag.
November 25, 2025 | 08:04 pm PT
Quiz: Which robotics firm builds a humanoid robot cheaper than an iPhone?

Quiz: Which robotics firm builds a humanoid robot cheaper than an iPhone?

The robot sells for 9,998 yuan (US$1,380), just below the iPhone 17 Pro Max’s starting price of 9,999 yuan in China.
November 23, 2025 | 08:50 pm PT
My ride-hailing side gig earns me $300, surpassing my regular job’s income

My ride-hailing side gig earns me $300, surpassing my regular job’s income

Many people ask me, “If being an app-based ride-hailing driver earns more than your office job, why not quit and go full-time?”
November 23, 2025 | 06:53 pm PT
What connects your devices wirelessly and carries name with ancient roots?

What connects your devices wirelessly and carries name with ancient roots?

Challenge yourself with this technology riddle about a feature that links your devices without wires, named after a Viking king known for uniting tribe.
November 21, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
From English teacher to tech billionaire — can you guess who he is?

From English teacher to tech billionaire — can you guess who he is?

He once earned only $12 a month teaching English before launching his tech company, and says those years in the classroom equipped him with the skills to guide the firm into a global powerhouse.
November 20, 2025 | 03:30 pm PT
Two women keep ride-hailing driver waiting, blocking traffic in narrow alley

Two women keep ride-hailing driver waiting, blocking traffic in narrow alley

Ride-hailing apps show a driver’s real-time location, so why do some passengers not bother checking and instead let drivers wait outside?
November 19, 2025 | 05:18 pm PT
Quiz: How much money has YouTube’s most-watched video earned?

Quiz: How much money has YouTube’s most-watched video earned?

“Baby Shark Dance,” created by South Korean kids’ content studio Pinkfong, is YouTube’s most-watched video, amassing 6.4 billion views.
November 18, 2025 | 09:23 pm PT
Why mandate car seats but allow children to ride unprotected on motorbikes?

Why mandate car seats but allow children to ride unprotected on motorbikes?

Compared to sitting in a car, children riding on motorbikes are at risk many times greater.
November 18, 2025 | 08:51 pm PT
Riddle: Which laptop is named after something weightless, yet carries a hefty price tag?

Riddle: Which laptop is named after something weightless, yet carries a hefty price tag?

This riddle blends technology, branding, and nature into a playful puzzle, where the contrast lies in the laptop’s name and the brand that created it.
November 16, 2025 | 03:16 pm PT
Why do many parents oppose Vietnam’s new child car seat requirement?

Why do many parents oppose Vietnam’s new child car seat requirement?

Just like helmets, child car seats are meant to protect children’s lives, yet many parents are willing to overlook them for the sake of convenience.
November 16, 2025 | 08:49 pm PT
Avoid these 5 habits that shorten smartphone battery life

Avoid these 5 habits that shorten smartphone battery life

Smartphone batteries naturally degrade over time, but everyday habits like charging to 100%, heavy use while plugged in, and exposure to extreme temperatures can accelerate the decline.
November 13, 2025 | 08:02 pm PT
What sets electric bicycles apart from electric motorbikes

What sets electric bicycles apart from electric motorbikes

Electric bicycles differ from electric motorbikes in pedals, motor capacity, speed limits, and the licensing requirements applied to riders.
November 13, 2025 | 05:23 pm PT
Smartphones: personal 'black boxes' hold the digital legacy of the dead

Smartphones: personal 'black boxes' hold the digital legacy of the dead

After my friend’s funeral, his wife texted me: “Do you know who owes my husband money, or who he owes?”
November 13, 2025 | 01:14 am PT
Despite 20 years of engineering experience, I cannot solve my son’s high school math homework

Despite 20 years of engineering experience, I cannot solve my son’s high school math homework

I was excellent at math during my school years, able to solve complex derivatives and integrals with ease, but now I can hardly remember any of it.
November 10, 2025 | 11:25 pm PT
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