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. 

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.

nCOv is hoped to boost the public portal use

The novel coronavirus (officially named Covid-19) has shut many industries across Việt Nam for about a month now, but it has opened people's eyes to the country's e-Government plan.

When profit comes before people

The move came after the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared a global health emergency as the coronavirus outbreak spread beyond China.

Is the local fashion scene in danger?

With the opening of Japanese fashion giant Uniqlo in HCM City, locals now have another shopping option for affordable clothing, but the new store could also pose a threat to the local fashion industry.

The joy and hope of Tết

If you visit or live in Việt Nam anytime between mid-December until late February, you'll find yourself surrounded by the never-ending festive mood.

High time we made the effort to understand children

Tết, (Lunar New Year) holiday is coming, the biggest and longest festive period of the year in Việt Nam. Everybody is busy completing their work and preparing to welcome a new year filled with new opportunities.

New drink driving laws a step in right direction

A new decree which took effect on January 1 legislated fines from VNĐ6 million to 8 million (US$260 to 350) for drivers with alcohol concentration level below or equal to 50mg in 100ml of blood or 0.25mg in 1 litre of breath.

Tết bonus: workers prefer cash

Most workers are looking forward to receiving their Tết bonuses at this time of year, but a recent revision to the Labour Code has got them worried about what future Lunar New Year bonuses will have to offer.

Return looted artworks to the Vietnamese people

French President Emmanuel Macron recently pledged to return artworks seized by colonialists over 100 years ago to Benin, West Africa. He did not mention Việt Nam and we need to act, now!

Farewell to Táo Quân after 16 years of laughs

This Lunar New Year, which falls on January 23, 2020, for the first time in 16 years, Vietnamese families will not sit down after eve dinner to watch the most anticipated TV show of the year: Táo Quân.

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