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I rent a new apartment each year though I can afford a house

I rent a new apartment each year though I can afford a house

Many Vietnamese people cling to the belief that one must buy a house and settle down, which prompts them to endure hardship to achieve homeownership.
I don’t dare to spend $1.4 on a bowl of noodles despite earning nearly $1,500

I don’t dare to spend $1.4 on a bowl of noodles despite earning nearly $1,500

I feel trapped by my $800 monthly salary

I feel trapped by my $800 monthly salary

Vietnamese workers' monthly income rises by 7.4% in H1

Vietnamese workers' monthly income rises by 7.4% in H1

The average income of Vietnamese workers in the first half of 2024 was VND7.5 million (US$297) per month, up 7.4% or VND519,000 compared to the same period last year, said Deputy Minister of Labor, Invalids and Social Affairs Nguyen Ba Hoan.
July 30, 2024 | 03:30 am 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
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, 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

I worry about my future because I, at 36, still live with my two aunts, have no spouse, property or car and earn VND5 million (US$197) monthly.
May 6, 2024 | 05:10 pm PT
Am I selfish for hiding my real income from my parents?

Am I selfish for hiding my real income from my parents?

I feel guilty after telling my parents that I only make VND12 million (US$491) a month when I actually earn VND25 million.
February 15, 2024 | 03:31 pm PT
My cousin makes $1,200 a month but has no savings at 30

My cousin makes $1,200 a month but has no savings at 30

Thinking you can spend as much as your monthly income is a huge mistake that many young people make.
January 14, 2024 | 06:09 pm PT
Banks raised wages, added staff in 2015

Banks raised wages, added staff in 2015

Banks hired more people and increased wages last year, according to figures from the financial reports of major lenders.
March 4, 2016 | 04:38 am PT
 
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