The Story of Bông
I was sleeping like the dead when my alarm went off, screeching in my ear and dragging me back to the cruel reality of life […]
The Journey of Motherhood
It was a sunny Sunday morning. Hien was just about to make herself a cup of coffee when her daughter suddenly dashed over, eyes shining as if she’d just discovered the secrets of the universe.
“Mom! Why can sorrow be cut in half?” […]
The First Parent Meeting
“Dear parents,
Allow me to introduce myself. My name is Mai Hoa Thanh, homeroom teacher of Class 1A. I have been devoted to primary education for twenty years now […]
Zin and Zun
It had been four long months since the little girl last visited her relatives. The moment she arrived, she turned into a little “magnet,” […]
Independence Day, September 2, 2025
While waiting for the driver to arrive, the drizzle began to fall. The driver called three times […]
“I’m Right – You’re Wrong!”
Let’s not talk about legal matters for now. In relationships husband and wife, parents and children – how often do people insist on arguing just to prove a point?
“I’m right! I’m flawless! You’re the one who’s wrong, clumsy, incompetent!” […]
What Do Employers Really Expect?
Let’s be real. I’m not here to recycle those dull job-posting phrases about wanting “professional, dynamic, and passionate” […]
We journey far, only to return
Singer Tùng Dương once gave a brilliant performance of the song Khát vọng Tuổi trẻ (The Aspiration of Youth) by Vũ Hoàng. In it, the verse that resonated deeply […]
Toxic Relationships
Have you ever loved someone – or been in a relationship with someone – who hides behind the mask of “love” but leaves you exhausted, drained, […]
Free of charge – Paid service
Kim admired those who were generous – giving without keeping score. To her, giving wasn’t just about money, but also knowledge, experience, and skills […]
What joy is there in interpreting?
For me, far more than written translation, it is the art of live interpretation that captures my heart. […]
The Story of Museums
She enjoys visiting museums and She has a deep interest in history […]
Scene Title: Ally or Rival?
[Inside a law firm’s office. The candidate sits across from the senior partner. Tension rises.]
Partner: At our firm, we only hire male lawyers to handle litigation in court […]
Life, Law and not enough shoes
That day Kim met the author in 2014 – Judith Fordham, a great lawyer who is a single mother of four children. She was the one who encouraged Kim to become a criminal lawyer […]
Be like Dara!
There’s a music video – commercial that he loved, titled “Kiss.”
The charming, wealthy playboy Lee bumps into Dara – the gorgeous, fiery DJ – at a lavish poolside party, […]
Intention
One provision in the Civil Code that I personally value the most, with respect to the will of the parties, is:
Article 404. Interpretation of Contracts under the 2015 Civil Code […]
The Last Meal with Grandma
Duc was a freshman.
After a few months in the city, Duc already found himself aching for the simple flavors of home […]
Love Confession
“Mom, can you give me a million?
“A MILLION?! What for, are you eating gold-plated steak or something?” […]
Diary of a Mother Visiting Her Son in Prison
“Next weekend, I’ll go to the camp and visit Hải.”
“Don’t… What if you collapse on the way? Then what would I do, left with no one to lean on?” […]
When on earth will Tien ever get a place of her own?
“This way will get us to Lê Thánh Tôn faster.”
“But the map says this road is quicker.” […]
His type
In the old days, according to traditional Asian standards, a girl with fair, porcelain-like skin was considered beautiful, elegant, and desirable […]
So it is…
She now has an official trial date. Whatever the outcome may be, she and her family need a clear verdict, […]
A Monologue Beneath the Flame Tree
Beneath the branches of the cotton tree, he let his gaze drift across the far fields, a heaviness stirring in his chest […]
Closed Door
The sun had risen early, climbing slowly above the skyline of high-rises. Saigon’s heat blazed down like fire, yet inside him everything felt dim and wintry […]
The Road Back to the Village
he plane lifted into the sky, rain drifting in fine mist outside the window. A lightheaded rush coursed through […]
Hello, 2025!
So, you’ve been with us for two days now. The whole world held its breath, waiting for that sacred moment of transition […]
Boxing
He always hated violence. Every time he heard about domestic abuse, schoolyard bullying, or street fights, something in him twisted in disgust […]
“12 Angry Men”
“12 Angry Men” is one of the films she likes most.
Released in 1957, the movie tells the story of a jury of twelve “gentlemen” deliberating to decide the fate of a teenage boy accused of murdering his father. […]
one dollar an hour
When she said the wage was only one dollar for an hour of manual labor, he could not help but feel a pang of sorrow. […]
The Dream Residence
He knew, with a certainty that silenced all doubt, that this was where he truly belonged. […]
Deadlock
Deadlock -That state where every path seems sealed, a suffocating weight that only those who have walked through it can truly fathom. […]
The Move
He had an appointment with the landlord and the broker to sign the lease. Of course […]
Waiting, Like a Dog for a Bone!
That was the bitter lament of two cleaning women, weary from long hours of toil, as the company once again delayed their wages […]
The Paper Menu
Have you ever felt a twinge of disappointment when sitting down at a restaurant table, expecting the warmth of a waiter bringing over a menu […]
Hospitality
The other day, I went to visit a friend’s house. It had been five years since we last saw each other, and I even got lost on the way there […]
Fundamental Principles of Marriage
Điều cơ bản trong hôn nhân – Fundamental Principles of Marriage […]
No one but those in it can understand
There is a song that begins with the words: “We don’t talk anymore, we don’t talk like we used to do…” […]
Reflections at the Airport
Music hums faintly in the background as I wait for my flight. Planes stand still in the distance, passengers form quiet lines at the gate, and the security area […]
Petition for Suspended Sentence
……
I respectfully submit that I meet the statutory conditions to be considered for a suspended sentence in accordance with the law. […]
The Embrace of Family
After hearing the presiding judge read the verdict – three years and eight months in prison for the charge of organizing the illegal use of narcotics […]
Has he been satisfied yet?
Character (in pain, trembling voice):
“The deepest wound in my heart is that he trampled on my dignity. My chest tightens […]
When the kids just love to spit out English words
She was sitting in a convenience store, waiting for the rain to chill out, when suddenly a squad of about ten teenagers stormed in. […]
Sweat vs. Paycheck – The Eternal Battle
The other day, I dropped by to see a friend who owns a hotel on a street packed with tourists. She came stumbling down from the fifth floor […]
Ads, ads, ads! Aren’t you sick of them already?
We’re living in an era drowning in advertisements. They’re everywhere – like trash on the streets. Waiting at a bus stop?[…]
Hồ Chí Minh City
I always carry within me a deep sense of pride to live and work in Ho Chi Minh City. The image of Uncle Hồ’s statue, […]
Body and mind
Body and mind – like two lovers walking hand in hand, never whole without each other.
We often hear that tired refrain: “I’m too busy, I don’t have time to work out.” […]
where does your heart belong?
If someone asked me whether I prefer Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City, that would be a tough question. It feels like being asked to choose which of your two children […]
Love for Saigon
After spending years working in Ho Chi Minh City, I’ve come to realize just how deeply I’ve fallen in love with this place […]
A journey of becoming a Vietnamese lawyer
Today, I want to share my own journey of becoming a Vietnamese lawyer, along with the unforgettable experiences that came with it […]
They say the most valuable jewelry a man can wear is the woman walking beside him.
And it’s true. A guy in flip-flops, tank top, and three-day-old greasy hair […]
What Women Really Need
In the past, I used to think: to make a woman happy, a man only needed to love her. But love spoken through words is easy – vows, promises, […]
Q&A – Part 1
Favorite café?
Runam.
Runam is more than just a café. It’s a sanctuary for the soul, a lullaby of emotions […]
Music is his addiction
Not the “I kinda like this song” type – nah, more like “inject it straight into my bloodstream” level. […]
Is Job Hunting Hard?
Well… imagine stepping into a boxing ring where you have no idea who your opponent is.[…]
A Word on Appearance
Did you know that your appearance is the first thing people “scan” within just three seconds of meeting you? […]
The Little Bird and the Glass
It – a tiny, fragile being – kept hurling itself against the transparent glass, again and again. […]
Faces
There are familiar faces Y always looks for in a crowd – faces that bring warmth just by appearing, that fill the heart with quiet joy when encountered […]
There’s a way to…
Want to say “NO” to a client but keep your cool?
Super simple: just drop a sky-high price. […]
Study – Study More – Study Forever
Lenin’s timeless quote is like a guiding light, illuminating the path to knowledge and success. […]
Thank you
This morning, Tuan was in high spirits. A message from the Department had just come in: his client’s company license had been approved. What a relief! […]
To love or not to love 88
“To Love or Not to Love – Just Say the Word”
When the heart loses its way, let reason light the path […]
Ambulance siren
Whenever the ambulance siren wails, growing louder and more urgent – tearing through the night or slicing through the rushing crowd […]
A favorite song
There is a song she loves to listen to every time she boards a plane – “Hello Vietnam” by singer Quynh Anh.[…]
The wish
Mom, I wish you had a vintage Vespa! I’d draw a purple Princess Elsa flying on it like a superhero. […]
Cun’s first day
The building rose like a tightly closed lotus bud, standing proud in the heart of a city that seemed to be gasping for breath. Its glass panels reflected the misty sky […]
Mom – Min and Cinderella
- Do you know what Cinderella’s favorite subject was?
- Literature?
- Wrong guess, sweetie. […]
Tell Me – What Is Your Most Beautiful Memory of the Moon?
Was it those humble dinners in the backyard, when the electric bulb barely pierced the darkness, and the moon hung silently above like an old […]