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Vietnam should follow Singapore in punishing vandalism

Readers called for strict punishment against foreigners who were caught in a video drawing graffiti on storefronts in downtown Ho Chi Minh City earlier this month.
May 21, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT

Vietnam's lax food safety protocols endanger diners with mass poisoning risks

Last week, I had quite a packed schedule, with no time to do physical exercise and cook. I ended up having more fast food than I would like to.
May 20, 2024 | 04:32 pm PT

Nguyen Manh Hung

Saigon rains render car drivers miserable

A car can keep you dry when it rains in Saigon, but it can hardly escape the flooding.
READERS' VIEWS May 20, 2024 | 03:37 pm PT

Reading habits evolve with life changes

Reading has always been my preferred method to deeply understand and learn about the world. That's how I retain factoids, arguments, and keep my focus sharp.
May 18, 2024 | 12:00 am PT

Nga Than

After 26 years of eating out, I was diagnosed with cancer

After I graduated from high school and left my family to study and work in HCMC, almost all my meals were from street eateries.
READERS' VIEWS May 17, 2024 | 04:00 pm PT

I was unable to eat as another diner in the restaurant fed his dog with bare hands

I was dining at a restaurant in Thu Duc, HCMC last evening when an unsettling scene unfolded before me.
READERS' VIEWS May 15, 2024 | 04:39 pm PT

I do not allow my child to use smartphones before turning 18

Many parents today let their children use smartphones from the age of two only to keep them quiet during meals.
READERS' VIEWS May 13, 2024 | 10:26 pm PT

Decision-makers need to put aside their greed

I met Sheldon G. Adelson, the late former chairman and CEO of leading casino and resort company Las Vegas Sands Corporation, and one of the world’s richest men, twice.
May 13, 2024 | 10:06 pm PT

Hong Phuc

My friend's boss threatens to fire him for not responding to text messages at 11 pm

Some bosses give themselves the power to contact employees anytime they want and expect immediate responses every time.
READERS' VIEWS May 11, 2024 | 04:00 am PT

Why France needs to reframe its cultural diplomacy in Vietnam

This week, France has been invited for the first time to participate in the commemoration of the Battle of Dien Bien Phu, which resulted in the defeat of French troops in Vietnam and represented the country's final stand in colonial Indochina.
May 10, 2024 | 03:25 pm PT

François Bibonne

Airfares remain high in Vietnam due to lack of competition

Airplane ticket prices in Thailand are low due to the presence of multiple airlines, whereas in Vietnam only two major airlines operate, meaning a lack of competitive dynamics.
READERS' VIEWS May 8, 2024 | 03:39 pm PT

Finding the silver lining: How the strong US dollar is impacting Vietnamese tourism

The U.S. dollar has recently surged against the Vietnamese dong, going as high as VND25,487 last month, and currently at VND25,461 (Vietcombank exchange rates as of May 8).
May 8, 2024 | 05:00 pm PT

Nuno F. Ribeiro

Millennials crave Gen Z's opportunity to get rich

The only thing Gen Z is at a disadvantage is that house prices are now higher than before, but in return they have no shortage of opportunities to get rich.
READERS' VIEWS May 6, 2024 | 05:12 pm PT

International schools should not be able to scam parents

While other families are looking forward to their children’s summer vacation, Tu, a parent whose child is studying at the American International School (AIS) in HCMC, is worried because her child’s vacation began a bit too early.
May 6, 2024 | 05:00 pm PT

Vo Nhat Vinh

Rethinking the value of university degrees

Holding two university diplomas from top schools in sought-after majors, one might expect a clear path to career success. However, my reality paints a different picture.
READERS' VIEWS May 4, 2024 | 10:00 pm PT
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