At around 9:30 pm on Thursday, officers under the Ministry of Public Security, in coordination with the Hanoi police department, caught red-handed two sex workers and their clients at an apartment in Ba Dinh District. … [Read more...] about Vietnam police bust prostitution ring that charged $7,000 for sex tour
40 000 a year jobs
Trans woman running $7,000 sex tours arrested in Hanoi
Under Vietnam's Penal Code, sex workers are given a warning and fined VND100,000-300,000 ($4.26-12.78), while pimps and sex ring organizers can get between six months and five years in jail. … [Read more...] about Trans woman running $7,000 sex tours arrested in Hanoi
Unexpected country, unexpected job
Although Adrien Jean has traveled to many beautiful destinations in the country—such as the ancient town of Hoi An, Phong Nha National Park and Ha Giang Province—he still has a very special feeling about Saigon which he describes as a kind of love-hate relationship. “I often need to escape the hustle and bustle of Saigon, but I can’t stay away from it too long,” said Mr. Jean. In his eyes, the city is full of energy and inspiring stories. He still remembers the very first days of his arrival in Saigon with the freedom that he never got tired of when riding a motorbike on the streets. … [Read more...] about Unexpected country, unexpected job
Underdogs dream of future without poverty
To raise the child, Khoanh and his wife had to sell vegetables, raise ducks and do other odd jobs. They earned VND30,000-50,000 a day, barely enough to get An milk. When the money ran out, they would resort to rice water with sugar. Once in a while when An fell sick, Khoanh would work overnight to earn money to pay the hospital. … [Read more...] about Underdogs dream of future without poverty
Young businesspersons focus on creative businesses
More and more young people started their businesses in internet. Several fan pages have attracted attention of tens of thousands of people or even hundreds of followers who are traders. For instance, 28-year-old Nguyen Thi Kim Thoa in To Ky Street in District 12 shared that she has sold foreign-made clothing and cosmetics for three years earning from VND15 million- VND20 million per month. She has to update and sort out new clothes everyday as well as receive and reply feedbacks of customers without stop. She had felt fatigue at first; yet she has not been so busy later after hiring an assistant; therefore, her business has gone smoothly. … [Read more...] about Young businesspersons focus on creative businesses