Free iced tea stands help cool off workers amid scorching heat in Ho Chi Minh City
The availability of cold iced tea is increasingly essential under the current scorching sun
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What is it about crossing the streets in Vietnam?
'The number 1 rule that has kept me alive all these years: don’t step backwards when you panic'
Ho Chi Minh City traffic: Every time at the red light
These days, in Ho Chi Minh City, almost every road has traffic jams
How to curb road rage in Vietnam?
Road rage has been on the rise in several localities nationwide
English-labeled bins in Vietnam spark waste sorting confusion
In certain public areas, bins are esthetically pleasing but only have instructions in English
How can sustainable tourism develop in Da Lat?
The current tourism model often prioritizes short-term gains over long-term sustainability, leading to issues like waste management problems and the depletion of the natural environment
Expat recounts how sour retail experiences have pushed him toward online shopping in Vietnam
'Things like oversized shoes, bicycle parts, and clothing are just a few items that I really struggle to find in Vietnam'
Foreigners' pet peeves in Vietnam: Hygiene, queue jumping, and more
A number of foreign readers have expressed dismay over certain behaviors of Vietnamese people, citing issues like hygiene, queue jumping, and a lack of environmental awareness
Why children under 6 are not wearing helmets on motorbikes in Vietnam
In Vietnam, the law allows children to ride on motorbikes from birth and does not require those under six years old to wear a helmet
Foreigners point out selfish behaviors at airports in Vietnam
'Putting feet on chairs and picking their feet in public really annoys me, so disrespectful'
The spirit of Vietnam is not lost as typhoon tragedy unfolds
'People working side by side, communities stopping work to stand beside their fellow citizens, and people risking their lives to save a stranger are what I admire about Vietnamese culture'
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