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Crossing boundary between jokes and sexual harassment might exact high price

How the pandemic has changed the way we work

In only a few months, millions of people have lost their jobs because of the COVID-19 pandemic, which could forever transform the way we work.

The bonding of man and dog, and beyond

Young people related to the video because of the bond between the dog and its owner, but those of the older generations were moved as a story they had read in classical literature had come to life.

Provide medics with help they need to save lives

Now we should be using our time to support medics to make sure they stay safe while they are doing their jobs

Time to let motorbike’s little lights shine?

The draft would mean all motorbike drivers have to use their daytime running lights during the day, or if their vehicles aren't equipped with them, have the front and rear light on.

Cover of children's song sparks controversy

In a message to communications companies,up-and-coming singer Kỳ Kỳ asked them to draw a clear line between infringements and not-for-profit music covers for the public benefit.

Economic incentives not enough for early marriage

Nosiness has been justified by a Government decision announced last week that advises Vietnamese nationals to marry before 30 and bear a second child before 35.

Back to school after longest Tết holiday ever

The first week back at school for students in Việt Nam coincides with the first hot weather spell in the northern part of the country. Early warnings of stagnant air-conditioned spaces being an environment for viruses, in particular the novel coronavirus to inhabit and develop, have prompted many teachers and parents not to use air-conditioners, even when outside temperatures reach as high as 38-40 degrees Celsius.

Does COVID-19 destroy or strengthen relationships?

COVID-19 has brought chaos to our daily lives, and one of the many things I have realised during this unfortunate period is how it can affect our personal relationships.

Young adults practise slow living amid COVID-19 crisis

"Life has turned completely upside down!” is the expression I have been hearing the most during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Celebs finds different ways to fight deadly virus

Enterprises and members of the public have teamed up with the Government to tackle the deadly novel coronavirus, and Vietnamese artists and influencers are also getting involved in the fight.

Fighting coronavirus but still smiling at foreigners

Foreign expats and tourists have reported discrimination in recent days in Việt Nam brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.

COVID-19 changes nature of learning and teaching for good

Be careful! Words can hurt

The young patient, who was the 17th COVID-19 patient in Việt Nam, is a young woman who returned from a trip across three European countries – UK, France and Italy but when arriving in Hà Nôi on March 2, she reportedly failed to provide an accurate travel history.

Women spread love for cooking via social networks

Hà Nội-based teacher Phạm Hà loves cooking, decorating the plates and sharing the photos on the social network. For her, smart phone is an ideal device to spread the passion and make friends with others who share the same interest.

Travel in the time of the coronavirus

However, everything has a price, and the price for such great travel deals is the outbreak of the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, which has claimed more than 2,000 lives worldwide.

Women need more than flowers to thrive

Every year ahead of March 8, posters go up calling for women to be honoured and music, conferences and many other activities are organised to pay tribute to women and their contribution to society.

Find Vietnamese culture's soul at village festivals

More than one in every three Vietnamese lives in a city, but many of them still have rural roots.

Coronavirus offers chance to rethink teaching approach

The coronavirus has led to an unprecedentedly long school closure in Việt Nam, but on the other hand, it has offered educators opportunities to think about solutions for distance learning, not only to response to epidemics but also suit the changing demands of learners.