Culture shock worth it when studying abroad

Three years in Singapore were the best time of my life as I got to pursue a bachelor’s degree in one of the most conducive environments for academia and experience the uniquely diverse culture that Singapore has to offer.

Fake news creates real problems

What is the secret of a successful Facebook-based business? A huge flock of followers, striking content and thousands of interactions all help, according to internet gurus.

Let strong women be strong

Strong women are being told not to be strong in order to fit into a social category that defines what it means to be ‘a woman’.

Mini paper offerings make tradition green

The burning of joss paper in the form of personal items is a popular tradition around Việt Nam. The paper is burned as part of rituals to honour dead ancestors and the gods. However, as society becomes more environmentally-conscious, the practice has caused controversy.

Dress for the pagoda, not the dancefloor

It’s a story that never seems to go away. Year after year we hear and see the same things. Sacred places are exactly that, sacred. Yet during the New Year festivities some pictures shared on social media show women dressed more for an evening out at a nightclub rather than a visit to a pagoda.

Vietnamese youth look online for love

Increasingly busy and eternally connected, many young men and women are choosing to meet their significant others through dating apps instead of through mutual friends or relatives.

There are times when it's not good to talk

On a beautiful morning, if you get a sales call, don’t be grumpy and gently refuse because who knows who’s on the line? It could be a hard-working student who is trying to earn every penny to pay for rent, food and their studies.

Learn about traditional arts voluntarily, not forcibly

Some Vietnamese artists have suggested adding traditional theatre arts into the curriculum of Việt Nam’s general education from primary school to high school as a compulsory subject after seeing public, particularly young people, losing interest in the theatrical art forms.

Counting on football and foreign policy

Amid the football frenzy that captured Việt Nam last Saturday, I had a question no one was able to answer solidly: How many people actually went out onto the street to celebrate the AFF Suzuki Cup victory of the Việt Nam team?

Hà Nội's traditional flavours threatened

Việt Nam has one of the most diverse and appealing cuisines in the world. However, due to changes in lifestyle and culture, or the influence of foreign cuisines, numerous dishes have changed from the original flavours that made them famous.

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