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As Covid rains upon us, we learn how to dance

As Covid rains upon us, we learn how to dance

When people started to barricade doors and windows after knowing their neighbors had Covid-19, I told them to keep them open to "let the air out."
On a repatriation flight from India, I saw hope

On a repatriation flight from India, I saw hope

I began to write these words at the Indira Gandhi Airport in New Delhi on the night of June 14 when thoughts filled my mind.
June 18, 2021 | 11:14 am GMT+7
​As times change, so should elections

​As times change, so should elections

Active participation and interest in politics are vital for citizens' voices to be heard and their votes to actually count.
May 27, 2021 | 09:09 am GMT+7
Calm down. There's no need for a lockdown

Calm down. There's no need for a lockdown

Should Hanoi and other localities lock themselves down or ramp up social distancing measures as new Covid-19 cases keep popping up?
May 13, 2021 | 09:51 am GMT+7
Asians should resist ingrained racism

Asians should resist ingrained racism

Asians are not lesser mortals in any way and they should never accept being treated as second class citizens anywhere in the world.
May 11, 2021 | 10:20 am GMT+7
Vietnamese family traditions notwithstanding, the old need solid policy support

Vietnamese family traditions notwithstanding, the old need solid policy support

My mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's eight years ago. It cut away chunks of her mind, starting with the most recent events.
April 21, 2021 | 07:00 am GMT+7
Healthcare is a right, not a privilege

Healthcare is a right, not a privilege

Achieving universal healthcare, while being a noble pursuit, is not without challenges, especially amid the coronavirus pandemic. To do that, global cooperation is essential.
April 07, 2021 | 06:10 pm GMT+7
Skyscrapers force us to scrape the bottom of the barrel

Skyscrapers force us to scrape the bottom of the barrel

The towering symbols of progress – skyscrapers – are actually symbolic of a steadily worsening quality of life. We breathe polluted air and lose time we can never regain.
March 24, 2021 | 07:38 am GMT+7
The Covid-19 challenge: reclaiming normalcy from the new normal

The Covid-19 challenge: reclaiming normalcy from the new normal

Covid-19 is here to stay. But we cannot let the pandemic dictate terms even as we adapt to the new normal.
February 28, 2021 | 05:00 am GMT+7
Mindfulness: a mantra for turbulent, uncertain times

Mindfulness: a mantra for turbulent, uncertain times

As we move from an extraordinarily turbulent year to a new year of uncertainties, Thich Nhat Hanh’s teachings on mindfulness gain deep relevance.
January 05, 2021 | 08:03 am GMT+7
Covid-19: How UK and Vietnam can help each other reach a new normal

Covid-19: How UK and Vietnam can help each other reach a new normal

A year ago, I visited the Hospital for Tropical Diseases in HCMC. I talked to the doctors about measles, typhoid and dengue fever. I did not think to mention respiratory diseases.
May 10, 2020 | 07:06 am GMT+7
Vietnam's most treasured heritages are being lost to greed

Vietnam's most treasured heritages are being lost to greed

If they have just a few billion dong, anyone can build houses, hotels and restaurants on mountains and in forests, places we're supposed to preserve.
March 03, 2020 | 09:18 am GMT+7
The UK - heading in a new direction

The UK - heading in a new direction

As a new era ushers upon us, the U.K. is determined to pursue our goals on diplomacy, innovation and sustainable development.
February 07, 2020 | 09:00 am GMT+7
Much like the coronavirus, fake news is spreading, and the vaccine is an informed mind

Much like the coronavirus, fake news is spreading, and the vaccine is an informed mind

Regulating information is sometimes the key to controlling an epidemic outbreak.
February 04, 2020 | 02:22 pm GMT+7
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