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Auto sales nearly double in January

Auto sales nearly double in January

The Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (VAMA) reported that its member companies sold 36,875 vehicles in January, a 95% surge from a year earlier.
Vietnamese spend over $44M a day shopping online in 2025

Vietnamese spend over $44M a day shopping online in 2025

What’s the point of Black Friday’s 70% discounts if sellers double prices beforehand?

What’s the point of Black Friday’s 70% discounts if sellers double prices beforehand?

Auto sales rise by 24% in October

Auto sales rise by 24% in October

Members of the Vietnam Automobile Manufacturers Association sold a combined 37,910 vehicles in October, up 24% from the previous month as the market rebounded from a sluggish first half.
November 13, 2025 | 01:00 am PT
Vietnam steps up durian quality checks to retain China’s multi-billion-dollar market

Vietnam steps up durian quality checks to retain China’s multi-billion-dollar market

Authorities are ramping up quality control efforts to boost durian exports to China, the world's largest consumer of the stinky fruit, as the main harvest reaches its peak in Vietnam.
June 26, 2025 | 08:45 pm PT
$1-per-kilogram 'mini' durians leave me disappointed

$1-per-kilogram 'mini' durians leave me disappointed

I stopped by a durian stall after seeing signs advertising "mini durians" at VND30,000 (US$1.15) per kilogram, hoping to find the popular variety from Thailand, only to be disappointed.
May 10, 2025 | 03:06 pm PT
Tempted by cheap durian, I ended up getting scammed

Tempted by cheap durian, I ended up getting scammed

I bought two durians from a roadside stall for VND50,000 (US$1.93) per kilogram, just half the market price, only to realize I was cheated out of VND100,000 (US$3.85) as the fruits were shortweighted.
May 8, 2025 | 03:17 pm PT
Durian prices plunge to below $2 per kilogram at farms but consumers still pay triple at stores

Durian prices plunge to below $2 per kilogram at farms but consumers still pay triple at stores

Supermarkets are selling durians for VND130,000 (US$5) per kilogram while prices at orchards are as low as VND45,000 (US$1.7).
April 20, 2025 | 03:13 pm PT
Auto sales hit high gear with 47% surge

Auto sales hit high gear with 47% surge

Vietnam’s automobile market shifted into high gear in March with robust sales of 31,750 units, up 47% from the previous month and 16% year-on-year.
April 11, 2025 | 08:14 pm PT
Auto sales rise by 22% in 2024

Auto sales rise by 22% in 2024

More than 494,000 automobiles were sold in Vietnam last year, a year-on-year increase of 22%, thanks to a boom in sales in the fourth quarter.
January 15, 2025 | 04:34 pm PT
Supermarkets in Germany don’t give shoppers plastic bags

Supermarkets in Germany don’t give shoppers plastic bags

Supermarket workers in Germany do not provide single-use plastic bags at checkout. They use paper boxes and bags instead to encourage shoppers to bring their own reusable shopping bags.
December 26, 2024 | 03:09 pm PT
My wife criticizes me for being wasteful after I gifted her an iPhone

My wife criticizes me for being wasteful after I gifted her an iPhone

I bought my wife the latest iPhone as a birthday gift, only to be scolded for being wasteful.
December 24, 2024 | 03:16 pm PT
More Vietnamese choose saving over spending

More Vietnamese choose saving over spending

Despite a growing positive sentiment towards the economy and personal finances, more Vietnamese are choosing to save rather than spend.
November 27, 2024 | 01:29 am PT
Upgrading to latest iPhone every year costs less than buying milk tea daily

Upgrading to latest iPhone every year costs less than buying milk tea daily

Upgrading to the latest iPhone 16 Pro Max each year costs me just VND25,000 (US$1) per day, less than what some people spend on coffee or milk tea.
October 21, 2024 | 08:29 pm PT
Many people opt for priciest iPhones but only use their basic functions

Many people opt for priciest iPhones but only use their basic functions

I have several friends who always strive to be the first to buy the latest iPhone and choose the most expensive models despite not knowing what upgrades they bring.
October 6, 2024 | 03:15 pm PT
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