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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?
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
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
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
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
Vietnam should take a leaf out of Indonesia's public bus book

Vietnam should take a leaf out of Indonesia's public bus book

If Hanoi and HCMC could have effective Bus Rapid Transit systems with their separate lanes allowing smooth traffic, why would anyone want to use motorbikes?
May 17, 2022 | 04:59 pm PT
Banning motorbikes is wishful thinking

Banning motorbikes is wishful thinking

What is the point of banning motorbikes when people are left with no other alternatives?
May 12, 2022 | 05:04 pm PT
We are stripping Vietnam of its 'hidden charms'

We are stripping Vietnam of its 'hidden charms'

While countries seek to preserve and restore their signature features to promote tourism, Vietnam fails at it spectacularly. Our muddled urbanization approach will rob the country of its unique beauty.
February 13, 2022 | 06:52 pm PT
Motorbikes are why public transport cannot flourish in Vietnam

Motorbikes are why public transport cannot flourish in Vietnam

Buses and trains can never be as convenient as a motorbike, and so as long as motorbikes remain widespread, public transport will never reach its true potential.
May 4, 2022 | 07:34 pm PT
Childless aka useless – a notion that needs an abortion

Childless aka useless – a notion that needs an abortion

I was back in my hometown after many years and enjoying a Tet feast when a relative made a tasteless, tactless, thoughtless comment: "Childless women are useless."
April 27, 2022 | 04:48 pm PT
Vietnam should rethink its motorbike ban

Vietnam should rethink its motorbike ban

Myanmar has failed to meet people's travel demands two decades after its motorbike ban. Indonesia has had to abandon the idea. What about Vietnam, then?
April 19, 2022 | 05:13 pm PT
Irresponsible pet owners reason behind dog squads

Irresponsible pet owners reason behind dog squads

I would be glad to see Hanoi's future dog squads doing their job. But how will owners of unattended pets be fined anyway?
April 15, 2022 | 05:00 pm PT
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