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Remittances to HCMC near $8B in nine months

Remittances to HCMC near $8B in nine months

Remittance inflows to Ho Chi Minh City have shown resilience amid global economic turbulence, climbing to $7.97 billion in the first nine months of 2025, bolstering exchange rate stability and fueling local growth.
How a Vietnamese-American man beat all odds to set up HCMC's 1st five-star restaurant

How a Vietnamese-American man beat all odds to set up HCMC's 1st five-star restaurant

From Facebook colleagues to newlyweds: A 7-year love story across continents

From Facebook colleagues to newlyweds: A 7-year love story across continents

2 Vietnamese tourists die in Greece as wildfires disrupt ferry travel

2 Vietnamese tourists die in Greece as wildfires disrupt ferry travel

Three people, including two Vietnamese tourists, died in Greece on Friday as ferocious winds whipped up wildfires and disrupted ferry travel for tens of thousands of summer holidaymakers.
August 8, 2025 | 08:11 pm PT
Why do Vietnamese still pay too much to work overseas?

Why do Vietnamese still pay too much to work overseas?

In my neighborhood, more than 10 young people are working in South Korea, Japan or Taiwan.
July 23, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Vietnam needs spry tech 'coyotes' from abroad, not lumbering giants

Vietnam needs spry tech 'coyotes' from abroad, not lumbering giants

At a Vietnamese community Tet party in Silicon Valley, my friend shared a story from his youth about how the Lunar New Year was an exciting time.
June 30, 2025 | 03:00 pm PT
Why I left Vietnam for $3,000 salary abroad

Why I left Vietnam for $3,000 salary abroad

There have been numerous articles on VnExpress about working overseas, and it is hard to say if it is the right choice for everyone, because it is a personal decision dependent on individual circumstances.
May 24, 2025 | 02:00 am PT
Vietnam coordinates with Japan to investigate suspected Vietnamese theft-ring leaders

Vietnam coordinates with Japan to investigate suspected Vietnamese theft-ring leaders

Vietnam's representative agencies in Japan are cooperating with Japanese authorities following Tokyo's issuance of arrest warrants for two Vietnamese citizens suspected of directing a shoplifting ring in Japan.
May 23, 2025 | 10:28 pm PT
I took my mother from Vietnam to Europe, and her loneliness filled me with regret

I took my mother from Vietnam to Europe, and her loneliness filled me with regret

Many elderly Vietnamese move abroad to reunite with family but often feel lonely and isolated due to cultural and language barriers. Many end up wanting to return to Vietnam.
March 18, 2025 | 04:02 am PT
The joy of returning home: A Vietnamese American's Tet celebration

The joy of returning home: A Vietnamese American's Tet celebration

Celebrating Tet, the Lunar New Year, in Vietnam holds a special charm that my friend and his wife, long-time residents of America, couldn't resist.
January 27, 2025 | 06:00 pm PT
Remittances to HCMC soar to $9.6B

Remittances to HCMC soar to $9.6B

Remittances to HCMC last year were worth a record US$9.6 billion after rising by $140 million from 2023.
January 11, 2025 | 11:00 pm PT
My child chose life in Canada over $2,000 monthly salary in Vietnam

My child chose life in Canada over $2,000 monthly salary in Vietnam

My child made the bold choice to build a life in Canada despite earning only slightly more than they would have in Vietnam. While their decision came with financial trade-offs, the personal and professional growth they achieved abroad has been invaluable over the past two decades.
November 22, 2024 | 03:09 pm PT
Vietnamese parents divided on moving to America to live with children

Vietnamese parents divided on moving to America to live with children

As more Vietnamese parents consider whether to join their children abroad or remain in Vietnam, they navigate differing views on family expectations, traditions, and the realities of life far from home.
November 15, 2024 | 03:10 pm PT
Moving to America with children isn't always golden

Moving to America with children isn't always golden

For people over 50, deciding whether to move abroad with their children or stay in Vietnam is difficult.
November 13, 2024 | 03:10 pm PT
Beauty queen Truong Tri Truc Diem halts designer items purchases amid US’ high living costs

Beauty queen Truong Tri Truc Diem halts designer items purchases amid US’ high living costs

Beauty pageant victor Truong Tri Truc Diem has ceased purchasing designer goods and now focuses on spending wisely to cope with the high cost of living in the U.S.
March 20, 2024 | 06:13 pm PT
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