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It is the public that's killing Hanoi's BRT

It is the public that's killing Hanoi's BRT

How can the BRT succeed if people don't allow it to thrive in the first place?
Pride and prejudice - a June reflection

Pride and prejudice - a June reflection

June is celebrated as Pride Month by the LGBTQ community in many countries, commemorating the 1969 Stonewall Uprising, a pivotal moment in the history of the gay liberation movement.
June 29, 2022 | 04:59 pm PT
No need for Covid mandates for fear of vaccine expiration

No need for Covid mandates for fear of vaccine expiration

It is okay if vaccines expire, it is okay to get rid of them. With Covid-19 in decline, vaccination mandates are no longer needed.
June 27, 2022 | 07:49 pm PT
Doctors quitting the public sector en masse shouldn't surprise anyone

Doctors quitting the public sector en masse shouldn't surprise anyone

Doctors, drugs and the medical field in general seem to be all over the news these days; and it's nothing to do with the novel coronavirus.
June 21, 2022 | 06:38 pm PT
Hanoi metro line runs a deficit. So what?

Hanoi metro line runs a deficit. So what?

Hanoi's Cat Linh-Ha Dong metro line had a deficit of VND54 billion ($2.35 million) in its first year in operation. This does not call for any breast beating.
June 20, 2022 | 04:38 pm PT
Will nursing homes be a viable option for Vietnam's senior citizens?

Will nursing homes be a viable option for Vietnam's senior citizens?

The aging population and rising demand for nursing homes have raised concerns about the infrastructure and workforce required for elderly care in Vietnam.
June 17, 2022 | 05:02 pm PT
How Amsterdam ditched cars for bikes: lesson for Saigon

How Amsterdam ditched cars for bikes: lesson for Saigon

Progress often means moving upwards, like switching from bicycles and motorbikes to cars.
June 15, 2022 | 07:16 pm PT
Parents' involvement in children's education can be a double-edged sword

Parents' involvement in children's education can be a double-edged sword

To secure the best education outcomes for students, parents and teachers should join hands instead of being pitted against one another.
June 13, 2022 | 05:54 pm PT
If you can afford it, go for an international school

If you can afford it, go for an international school

I don’t want my child to feel any pressure for the sake of growth. I’m willing to spend for her education at an international school, and I won’t have any regret.
June 10, 2022 | 10:13 pm PT
On navigating a 'normal' world for LGBT+ people

On navigating a 'normal' world for LGBT+ people

Fighting for the rights of a minority is not a zero-sum game with winners and losers. The only cost of acceptance is the absence of hatred and discrimination.
June 8, 2022 | 04:42 pm PT
How Singapore handles floods and lessons for Vietnam

How Singapore handles floods and lessons for Vietnam

Reservoirs, rain gardens and constructed wetlands… there are countless ways for Vietnam to slow down water flow when it rains and increase drainage capacity.
June 5, 2022 | 07:53 pm PT
Journalists are friends, not foes: a diplomat's lesson

Journalists are friends, not foes: a diplomat's lesson

The foreign media is an important vehicle to carry Vietnam's image to the world, and so it is wise to welcome it with openness and sincerity rather than wariness.
May 29, 2022 | 07:22 pm PT
Indecent proposal: allowing 18-year-olds to gamble a bad idea

Indecent proposal: allowing 18-year-olds to gamble a bad idea

When I read that HCMC wants to let 18-year-old "adults" into casinos, I remembered my late uncle, a Vietnam War veteran.
May 25, 2022 | 04:44 pm PT
Drinking alcohol won't gain you respect

Drinking alcohol won't gain you respect

VnExpress readers weigh in on Vietnam's corporate drinking culture, saying work is no excuse for drinking to the point of passing out.
May 25, 2022 | 04:44 pm PT
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