Việt Nam needs a wake-up call for its music scene

As vulgar lyrics and suggestive imagery increasingly contaminate Việt Nam’s online music scene, authorities and audiences alike are beginning to question where to draw the line between creative freedom and cultural responsibility.

Geared toward a more balanced diet

As an agricultural country, green produce has always been part of the food scene. But today, a daily meal heavy on meat but light on vegetables has become more popular. This seems to be pushing traditional ways aside.

You can't choose your birthplace, but can choose your destination

While there's a wave of young, enthusiastic and hopeful people who want to try their best studying or working overseas, and slowly settle down elsewhere, the flow back mostly comes from the elderly, who often find themselves coming back to live in Việt Nam.

Ponderings that arise with the flood

Seventeen years after the 2008 floods, and just one year after Yagi came, the two tropical storms of Bualoi and Matmo both entered in the space of one week, and left behind not just the trace of devastation, but a warning, that events like this are appearing more and more frequently, and their scale and unpredictability are becoming larger.

The duality of Lê Hoàng Hiệp's popularity

Lê Hoàng Hiệp, a soldier, has found himself unexpectedly thrust into the spotlight as an entertainment icon. This rapid rise to fame, however, raises important questions about the boundaries of admiration, as the line between genuine affection and harassment becomes increasingly blurred.

Can televisions adapt to survive?

You might still see gleaming TVs in stores, with curious shoppers standing nearby, but rarely making a purchase. They’re waiting for something revolutionary- a device that not only displays but also comprehends.

Viral trends for a new era of tourism

In recent years, online platforms have emerged as the most effective means of promoting Việt Nam's tourism image globally -- quickly, efficiently and cost-effectively.

Tough questions must continue to be asked

Being a reporter, or a citizen journalist, means being able to ask questions of people in power, those who can make decisions that involve the lives of millions of others, and hold them accountable for what they do.

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