Talk around town: When the quitter is the braver

This is an article for those who knew how bad the little rolls of papers are and are finding ways to get rid of them. This is about why we smoke and debunking those very reasons that we kept putting up to keep smoking.

Hygiene key to best street food standards

If world travellers have heard so much about phở, bánh mỳ and bún chả before they set foot in the country, when they actually come here, they will find an array of food that is delicious.

Hidden gems of kindness await at every turning point

The country has been undergoing serious economic and political uncertainties at a high level in recent times. Yet at the grassroots level, normal people find ways to support each other, and hand out a little help to the people around them.

Dog owners must have sense of community responsibility

The awareness of pet owners is very important, and can be considered the best vaccine for pets, besides rabies vaccine. Each person building their own cultural lifestyle will form a civilised society. Together, we work to build a happy and safe place for ourselves first and for the future generation, so that they will grow up without any painful memories of injuries caused by animals.

Let's take the train to see Việt Nam's beauty

Việt Nam has a long north-south ride and the good news is, this March 26, Việt Nam Rails shall open a tourist carriage from Huế to Đà Nẵng, where the train runs along the graceful coastal bench, dubbed the most beautiful ride in the country.

Waste in education must be eliminated

The waste of money is evident, but the waste of time, effort and the trust of parents and students in the country's education system is immeasurable.

The Red River's lady of letters

The new film built on the life and talent of Lady Đoàn Thị Điểm has caught on the trend to look back into history and try to grasp what our ancestors' lives were like.

Community spirit brings soul to apartment buildings

Living in a modern apartment shouldn't mean that you only know what happens behind your closed doors and do not care about your neighbours. Development and apartment buildings springing up in the cities have brought people together in clean, safe and well-maintained circumstances.

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