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'I almost had a stroke working for a monthly IT salary of $2,400'

'I almost had a stroke working for a monthly IT salary of $2,400'

High-paying IT jobs in Vietnam demand long hours, high stress, and critical decision-making responsibilities, according to readers.
Why I chose to stay in Europe instead of returning to Vietnam

Why I chose to stay in Europe instead of returning to Vietnam

In limbo at 30: the tribulations of the no-longer-young

In limbo at 30: the tribulations of the no-longer-young

Owner of multi-million-dollar business lives frugally to save assets for his children

Owner of multi-million-dollar business lives frugally to save assets for his children

My friend was astonished when he found out that I, the owner of a large business, still drive an old car and wear cheap clothes.
August 5, 2024 | 06:02 pm PT
My foreign boss's 'die poor' mentality surprises me

My foreign boss's 'die poor' mentality surprises me

It baffles me that my foreign boss does not indulge in houses and cars, opting to rent or live in employer-provided housing, despite having a sky-high income.
July 1, 2024 | 05:10 pm PT
Foreigners find world of difference in Vietnam office culture

Foreigners find world of difference in Vietnam office culture

Englishman James Brown, 33, resigned from a media company in Thu Duc City after just two months, unable to endure the “unfathomable silence” that characterized the office.
June 16, 2024 | 03:06 pm PT
Foreigners find Vietnam good place to work

Foreigners find Vietnam good place to work

An increasing number of foreigners are choosing to work long-term in Vietnam, which they see as a large and rapidly growing market with strong demand for expertise.
May 9, 2024 | 03:38 pm PT
Tax break sought for AI, semiconductor experts working in Da Nang

Tax break sought for AI, semiconductor experts working in Da Nang

The Ministry of Planning and Investment has proposed an income tax exemption so that Da Nang can attract scientists and experts in semiconductors and artificial intelligence.
March 6, 2024 | 05:05 pm PT
High expectations a problem for Vietnamese returning with foreign degrees: experts

High expectations a problem for Vietnamese returning with foreign degrees: experts

Vietnamese returning home after studying abroad often find it challenging to adapt to the working environment possibly due to high expectations and low salaries, analysts say.
January 16, 2024 | 02:01 am PT
Unsuccessful job hunting prompts me to doubt my competence

Unsuccessful job hunting prompts me to doubt my competence

I used to think holding a university degree would secure me a job with a good salary, but it turned out I was wrong.
January 4, 2024 | 03:54 pm PT
I quit working in Vietnam to study in Europe and now earn 20 times more

I quit working in Vietnam to study in Europe and now earn 20 times more

Dissatisfied with my VND8.5 million (US$350) monthly salary after graduating from university, I decided to go overseas and continue studying, and raised my annual income to €70,000 ($76,800) after eight years.
December 20, 2023 | 04:00 pm PT
Vietnam beckons diaspora with career options

Vietnam beckons diaspora with career options

After working for three years in the U.S. and completing a master’s degree in Germany, 31-year-old American John Vu decided to look for work in his parents’ country of origin, Vietnam.
November 9, 2023 | 03:27 pm PT
Vietnam increasingly popular with 'digital nomads'

Vietnam increasingly popular with 'digital nomads'

Sitting at a cafe on the Mui Ne beach, a 33-year-old Brit named Sam opened his laptop to teach his remote English class for four students.
November 7, 2023 | 03:28 pm PT
How Vietnam competes with Southeast Asian neighbors as a digital nomad destination

How Vietnam competes with Southeast Asian neighbors as a digital nomad destination

Readers have different favorite places for long-term stay in Southeast Asia.
November 5, 2023 | 07:19 pm PT
Amended decree on using foreign workers requires earlier report on employment demand

Amended decree on using foreign workers requires earlier report on employment demand

Amendments to a government decree stipulating regulations for foreigners working in Vietnam has halved the time employers are given to submit a report on their employment demand.
September 19, 2023 | 07:37 pm PT
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