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Toyota reliability keeps it king of Vietnam used-car market

Toyota reliability keeps it king of Vietnam used-car market

Toyota remains the most popular car brand in the second-hand market in Vietnam.
I, at 36, have no spouse, property or car, and make only $200 a month

I, at 36, have no spouse, property or car, and make only $200 a month

My land value increased 11 times, but I wish I had bought a car instead

My land value increased 11 times, but I wish I had bought a car instead

I have spent nearly $8,000 on taxis in 10 years after buying a car

I have spent nearly $8,000 on taxis in 10 years after buying a car

I have never regretted spending nearly VND2 million (US$78.5) per month on taxis despite owning a car.
July 8, 2024 | 06:26 pm PT
Homeownership remains a challenge despite $2.4K monthly income

Homeownership remains a challenge despite $2.4K monthly income

My husband and I earn VND60 million (US$2,370) monthly but we feel exhausted having to crunch our budget to achieve our goal of owning a house within the next year.
July 15, 2024 | 05:58 pm PT
I find it difficult to buy a home on a $4K monthly income

I find it difficult to buy a home on a $4K monthly income

My husband and I can save at most VND500 million (US$19,740) per year, but I fear this is not enough to buy a 70-square-meter apartment within the next 10 years.
July 23, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
I feel trapped by my $800 monthly salary

I feel trapped by my $800 monthly salary

I make VND20 million (US$800) a month but feel trapped because I cannot buy a house on that salary yet I am hesitant to switch jobs.
August 19, 2024 | 03:04 pm PT
Bankrupt at 26, I spent nearly 30 years working to buy a home

Bankrupt at 26, I spent nearly 30 years working to buy a home

I managed to buy a home early at 21, but I went bankrupt and lost everything when I was 26.
September 5, 2024 | 03:00 pm PT
Cars crowd social housing parking lots

Cars crowd social housing parking lots

Social housing apartments are supposed to be reserved for low-income individuals, yet I once saw a parking lot at one of these buildings filled with tenants’ fancy cars.
October 2, 2024 | 06:56 pm PT
My close friend regrets buying a car while still renting

My close friend regrets buying a car while still renting

A close friend of mine prioritized purchasing a car over a home while living in a rented apartment, only to regret it later when she had to move constantly.
October 31, 2024 | 03:10 pm PT
My journey from poverty to owning homes, cars in HCMC

My journey from poverty to owning homes, cars in HCMC

Starting my career decades ago with no money, I now have a company and own houses and cars in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City.
December 1, 2024 | 03:09 pm PT
I regret buying a car instead of a $130,000 house

I regret buying a car instead of a $130,000 house

Five years ago, my husband and I had the option to buy a VND1.2 billion ($47,000) house, but we decided on a VND600 million car instead.
December 12, 2024 | 06:23 pm PT
Why my wealthy friend won't buy a car, and what it says about Vietnam traffic problems

Why my wealthy friend won't buy a car, and what it says about Vietnam traffic problems

One of my friends, despite owning assets worth nearly half a million dollars, has firmly decided against buying a car. Instead, he relies on a motorbike for short distances and ride-hailing cars for longer trips.
December 20, 2024 | 03:32 pm PT
 
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