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50 years on: how peace conquers all

What’s wrong with the internet's criticism culture?

“Not everyone is an artist, but everyone is a critic.”

A small action can enact big change

The Principal of Marie Curie primary school in Hà Nội, Nguyễn Xuân Khang, received a letter on July 25 from a 5th-grade student named Nguyễn Nguyệt Linh with a question: "Can our school give up releasing balloons into the sky on its opening day, or limit the number of balloons?"

For children, exercise is the key to battling obesity

A study by the National Institute of Nutrition of over 5,000 Vietnamese children aged 7 to 17 revealed that a lack of physical activity and inappropriate diets are responsible for the high rate of obesity among primary school students.

Can Boris save Brexit? I’ve got news for you...

For the time being, all eyes are on the new resident of Downing Street as he settles in and begins to grapple with a problematic agenda.

Are flowers suitable for planting in a rubbish dump?

Milk flowers, or hoa sữa, are a familiar sight for Hanoians. They are praised as a symbol of the capital city’s beauty, besides other famous spots like Hoàn Kiếm (Sword) Lake, Văn Miếu-Quốc Tử Giám (Temple of Literature) and the Old Quarter.

Should Vietnamese women drive a car?

Among the nine results listed on Google when I asked the question “Should women drive?” in Vietnamese, six of them gave me negative answers, which inspired me to talk with many people about the topic.

Hidden bas-reliefs unveil the early history of modern Vietnamese fine art

Hà Nội's artists, from the past to the present, have long talked about two giant bas-relief sculptures on a wall hidden behind a row of houses at the Việt Nam Fine Arts University.

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Environmental protection cannot be a passing trend

Despite the many photos, posts and videos that were shared calling for a sustainable lifestyle there are distances between awareness, action and habit.

Feeling the heat with high school exams

Gaining the trust of people is more important than vaccination records

The regulation that requires parents in Hà Nội to provide documentation stating their children’s vaccination records for preschool entry from 2019-20 school year have been the centre of attention the past few days.

Who will pay the price for cancelled online orders?

To prevent further cancellations, there should be still a rule that protects both customers and sellers.

YouTube success can bring you fame, but what about fortune?

Today, because of the high technology available on cellular phones, everyone thinks they can be a star.

Children's efforts need genuine appreciation

For children, the value of a gift is not as important as the way they are recognised

Nothing but the best will do for F1 in Hà Nội

One of the greatest Formula One drivers to ever get behind the wheel of a car passed away last week at the age of 70.

Medical workers face verbal and physical abuse

There are no current laws to protect practising medical workers against verbal and physical attacks.

Hashtag campaigns: Do they have a realistic impact?

Do unique hashtag campaigns or challenges, which take place across many social media platforms, result in something good or bad for society?

Environmental protection: enthusiasm is not enough

Environmental protection campaigns, especially garbage collection, have been launched across the country. The message about environmental protection is also spreading and growing day-by-day. We can see enthusiasm for this goal in the community, especially among young people. We need to find a way to tap this effectively.