I am a Vietnamese and I will tell you the story: my cousin brother suddenly died after getting married with a bar girl he met (both were born in 1998). These bar girls are bunch of liars and predators. Brings bad luck as well.
thank you for having the courage to post. history repeats because we ignore the past. the horrors of the vietnam war should not be forgotten, but instead should be an example of how dangerous the wrong mentality of people (the leaders who start war) can be
As a personal friend, Eric is a man of character, resilience and determination. He has the heart of a Lion and protects people whom he loves and cares for. Thank you Ken for doing up this video! Do read Eric's book as well, its an easy read and gives alot of insights into a man that has overcome adversity and challenges in life ; and the many lessons we can derive from it - about character, rebuilding one's life through setbacks and finding a good mentor to learn from. It takes a real man to be able to open, talk about and shed lion tears while coming to terms with his own reality, weaknesses and find the solutions to get out stronger. His experience of life has shaped him and there are people around who appreciate this side of him and the lessons we can learn from as well. Keep charging forward Eric!
Mr Duong, I really appreciate your time and effort doing these types of interviews. This type of content is really special please continue to do more of these as it will help your channel grow. Thank you.
I am an expat who has lived and worked in Asia for over twenty years. Would like to meet Mr Power when I am back in Vietnam to trade perspectives. Power to the expats - there are good n bad people all over the world.
Wow yeah been over here now for now over twenty years lived in China, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar now here in Hanoi, Vietnam. Been sharing a house with my friend and his family here in Long Bien. Man is it a different life I'm involved in helping promote the underground music scene which is growing. Here in Vietnam I'm friends with 7 uppercuts one of the biggest pop punk groups in the country. Planning to study Vietnamese as I know it help living over here. Speak a little bit of Thai but as you know Thailand is an easy country to navigate as a foreigner. Lived with a thai girl for years she has actually been quite good and help me deal with a lot of problems I went through over here. It can be hard finding good support over on this side of the globe but there are good people just need to get out and find them. It can be tough living out here many expats I know have become alcoholics or constantly drink go out and party. I'm slowing down now that I hit my 50s. Its good though have made friends met people from all over the globe it really changes your perspective on life especially being from the West. I'm a writer part of a poetry group here in Hanoi. Been working on trying to publish my own book about my wild life in South East Asia.
What he said about his family really resonated with me - not all families treat each other well and it’s really heartbreaking. Wishing him and others in a similar situation a path of healing
This is a tough business, and it is even harder to run this type of business in VN if you don't have the right connections and resources. Best of luck brother.
I absolutely know what this man is talking about in regards to his family , I went through same thing . Most painful experience I had in my life !! . After that I also said forever GOODBYE to these people !!!
Early America did value family and community first. You had to depend on each other survive. This kind of community still exist in middle America and elsewhere. Unfortunately money, resources, and fame changes most. We created a community where we live on our own and don't need to talk to our neighbors. Saigon reminds me of the 80's everyone becoming something. Money has become the focus. Honor and respect is still seen mostly in Japan and other rural areas around the world. Sounds like my American brother is still recovering from the pain of the war and is holding resentment. Love and grace overcomes all darkness. Jump in!
Many foreigners who have come to Vietnam to invest or to do business in Vietnam. Mostly, foreigners are more successful in vietnamese market are foreigners wich have Asians original because they understand the vietnamesisk culture and they have many similar thinking.
What a guy! really good interview and really nice to see an american who recognise how damaging for the rest of the world their own policy is... peace its something that we again are losing and its sad because all nations are nice if you get to live among
What a great interview ❤❤❤, Loved it , NO SUGAR Coating about the Blood Relationship's , about the World , importance of Family. I'm not sure what ever happened to empathy, that's a bleedy Story almost every place, people use you & sometimes unfortunately your own , and leave you hanging high & dry. March On Soilders , We will fight whatever crosses our path. I won't go down without Fighting. Mr.Power's heart and soul are clean, that's all what you need to be , what you were suppose to be on this Mother Earth. ❤❤❤❤
Wow Kim, great interview video !! This man has a very powerful story. We have a similar business model. I call it the "win win" business model where you create wealth for yourself and for others :).
Interesting life journey. I know Japan town and there are many bars in that area. Everybody including myself has thought about opening a restaurant, bar or something along those lines. In Saigon I would say is full of those places and super competitive. However this person in the video seems to be thriving and that’s good.
@@WSmith-tv7qy There ‘s no clear cut between legal and illegal. The interpretation and exercise of law are in the hand of communist. They dictate and discriminate their people. The war was over for 50 years. Communist still FEAR FREEDOM. FEAR FREE SPEECH. It’s a communist police state country.
True. My daughter applied for visas for four of us in the US. Three went through, but my granddaughter’s did not. We stopped in Australia, before going to VN. She applied again, and it still didn't go through. When we arrived in VN, they said my daughter did not have a visa and have to get on the next plane Out! After speaking with officials they said maybe they could issue an emergency visa. They went to lunch, and kept us waiting for over two hours. Then they told my daughter it would cost $300. They would not give her a receipt and made sure there were NO cameras in the area. And my wife is Viet! As we were leaving a Swiss family of four was being told the same. They said that they were told they didn't need a visa? Didn't stay around to see what they had to pay!
What he said about American family brother and sister relationship also very true for Australian and British people. It more like a long time no see friend than brother and sister. They dont want to see each other anymore . In his case, his sister and brother didnt want to be eating by a Lion. He even admit his weaknesses, very aggressive or bad temper or his brother and sister dont want Asian niece and nephew
Wow. I was a software guy in America (from refugee camp in Indonesia/Singapore), I married a Viet girl from the same engineering school, only 4 years younger. And she made more money than me but she has no mood to left me for another richer guy. So, a lesson learned, please be careful when you want to married a bar girl. I never invest outside America. Bought investment house in San Jose 220K, now over 1M. My house in San Diego, bought 450K , now over 1M. Even if you are lazy to think, and If you invested $100 in the S&P 500 at the beginning of 2014, you would have about $364.37 at the end of 2024, assuming you reinvested all dividends. This is a return on investment of 264.37%, or 13.22% per year. If you invest 200K in SP500 in 2014, now you should have 728, 740 now.
I am a Vietnamese and I will tell you the story: my cousin brother suddenly died after getting married with a bar girl he met (both were born in 1998). These bar girls are bunch of liars and predators. Brings bad luck as well.
Foreigners are welcome to invest money but you will never beat a local. If they want your business they will take it. You have no legal rights or power over a local.
And America just continues to invade the globe, I love this guy, he is real deal and doesn't deny the real truth, I will now be making this my go bar in Vietnam regardless of the price, this guy is clever, people will pay extra for secure night out, goes to show he doesn't have his head up his ass.
I tried something similar with a K to high school and ROTC program. This was supported by the military attache at the US Embassy. It provided an opportunity for my students to attend WestPoint. I wanted the VFW to support me so the VFW would get credit instead of being known as a bunch of drunks chasing exploiting poor bar girls. Adding to this problem, was the local natives using this to promote themselves and the VFW used this against me. I finally left my so-called VFW pals and decided to develop other programs on my own without any support and doing fine. If you want to do something positive do it yourself!
Leaving the past behind, the Vietnamese people have forgiven, forgotten and moved on rebuilding their country and looking forward to a brighter future. Everything's gonna be alright.
@@JLT2342 Then what do you do? America is not like China. Just look at China's nine dash line in the East Sea! The Vietnamese people will NOT forget or forgive what China has done to Vietnam and the Vietnamese people. Period.
I've been to Vietnam a few times, and tbh I never felt any sort of wierd vibe about being an American, and what amazed me was that a lot of Vietnamese in the south wished America had won the war for them.
USA policies and sanctions created much hardship and famine in VN after the war, the VN people wish they had been allowed to de elip normally and look at the UsS as a dream, but the only Vietnamese I know who went to the US just wanted to come back to VN
The video titled "He Opens a VIP Bar in Vietnam (GOES WRONG QUICKLY!!)" with the thumbnail "I Lost $200k in Vietnam" is a poor example of clickbait tactics. It’s better to be truly representative of the content you’re sharing rather than just playing to the algorithm and so-called "best practices." This was misleading, disingenuous, and ultimately a waste of time for those genuinely interested in the bar/entertainment/F&B industry in Vietnam. Syntactically and semantically, both statements (title and thumbnail) are true according to the information in the video. However, when paired together, they create an ambiguity that misleads viewers. Pragmatically, they imply a direct connection between the bar failure and the $200k loss, which is not the case. The $200k loss was due to an investment in a stem cell business (mentioned at 40:31), which he still co-owns-not the VIP bar. Your other videos are good and informative, from what I have seen so far, but now I will have to think twice going forward.
Thanks. But, tbf, the story is touching in many ways & is well worth the manipulation. I feel bad for the Vietnamese, who the title frame as being bad.
This man’s story about his business failures and success in a foreign country is worth learning from. If you’re just interested in informations that could help you in your business venture then I suggest you book a consultation. Otherwise, there are plenty of lessons to be learned from this video. Pay close attention instead of expecting someone to always give.
@13691john I agree especially the opening it seems jumpy and I assume really bad editing. It is odd he would say what they have him saying at the beginning. Even saying he invested $500 (USD) - I assumed it must have been $500,000 but after listening to it a second time and even with subtitles it says $500. One thing I noticed they are mixing DJI mic and Rode mics - that may cause sound quality issues - but not the editing issues.
@CanadianInPhilipipnes, for the beginning, it is called a sneak peek. Portions of the videos to expect just like in TV shows. Nothing to do with bad editing.
You do not get into business when you know nothing about the cultural aspect One can never dump US$500,000 into a business without knowing the real situation. A lot of people think they can make money with US$500,000. Who wins, the local. Casino can go broke also. What he has to do now is try to rent the place out to some foreigners/local and get back some cash. Better than nothing in return. I do not even dare to invest in the US or UK or Europe as that is not my area.
The famous book the art of War, talks about homefield advantage and how it takes far more resources to carry out a mission where you are the outsider. This guy no doubt has good access to capital so he made a success of it. IMO those who fail (from expats I have met in VN) are the ones who budgeted, without fully understanding the grease money required to make things happen smoothly.
Làm ăn viet nam phãi biết học cách hối lộ và người kề bên bạn .đó là một cánh tay nối dài ví dụ. Mỹ nhân kế châm lỗ mãi chưa bao giờ đầy ..không riêng bạn mà nhiều người trở về nhà thân tàn ma dại trắng tay Cảm ơn clip này khai thác rất tuyệt . Bài hoc cãnh giác những đàn ông coi chừng thẩy lỗ không phải lổ nào cũng hiền .vì vn nghèo chúng nhờ của trời cho Và rất ma mãnh mánh lới .
there is zero need to bribe people if you learn and follow the laws. the problem is most people are too lazy to do the work and they think they are buying a shortcut
@@theyhateme8763 have you had any experience doing business in VN? HAHAHA I don't think so. I have had to import goods into VN and believe me even if you have all the right papers you still have to smooth it over with a bit of tea/coffee money and gets things moving quickly. It's not so bad now because the import documents can be done online. This is just a quick and simple example. I'm not saying it is necessary a bad thing, but you have to know how to navigate the system.
There are laws, but they are jungle laws. U have to bribe. If u open a business, the officials will come looking for u. I know bec my friend who is a Vietnamese opened a business and officials from the district and city came looking for him. Don't be naive. It's a commie country.
Asia has been so complex over the centuries. China was outright communist at one time and was helping both North Korea and Northern Vietnam take over their countries and install communism throughout. Today most people are happy that Vietnam fought back and stayed united as one country. Today, most of us wish there was no North Korea and that Korea was one united country. I love most of Asia, and it is hard to match some of their cultural & character aspects. We wonder what is going to happen as China claims more and more the sea as there's. China now claims oceans 1500-2000 miles away from them = all the way to 100 or so miles from Sarawak, Malaysia. The Chinese ram into and give notice to shipping boats from Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, Malaysia, etc. The Chinese illegally dump primary consumer goods into Vietnam and Thailand and slowly decimate the local ability to produce and sell their own goods. I only bring all of this up to wonder how SE Asia and the rest of Asia can counterbalance the threat of Chinese takeover and dominance? This question must say "And without US help". None of us want the US to intervene and be a part of a war in Asia. I wish and hope there is a diplomatic way to stop China from continuing to take and infiltrate into the rest of Asia. Why do I want this? Because, like I said, I truly love Asia, including China. I find myself wanting to spend more and more time traveling to Asia. Here is hoping for the best.
@@antoniominev6278That’s stupid generalization. Most of Americans are the descendants of immigrants that came since the civil war in mid 19th century. You think Duong’s ancestors have anything to do with native-Americans?
@@antoniominev6278 Those natives were at war each other for land well before the first European set foot on Plymouth rock. It's a fairytale to even suggest Indians were a one big happy group living in harmony. They were ruthless to each other until it was too late to stop manifest destiny. They just lost the all the Indian wars to the Union because they all considered themselves different tribes. The Union but until the Civil War, never had that problem.
So he didn't finish his enlistment term? How he end up with only 1k after his term? Typically you can end up with at least 30k after 4 years term easily. (Unless you have some type of gambling or spending $$ on women problem)
How exactly is Eric redirecting $10M per month to Veterans? Where are the testimonials from American Veterans, who are a band of brothers like no other? Does he operate as a non-profit? Where is his social media presence?
If the cadres could overtake the property of the rich in the south by forcing the people to let cadres let in their house until the owners fled the country, it is pretty naive to think as a non-vietnamese you can come into the country and expect to play their game which not having been raised in that environment. Love Vietnam, love the people, my best friends as all vietnamese who fled the country in the 80s, but neither they nor myself would invest there. Quick bucks is all you can hope for. They let let you make money for a while to see how much it is worth and then bleed you dry
Goofball, conman, cry-baby, in that order. Anybody who's that emotionally involved has real issues deep down inside; he cares about himself only and will burn through whatever money is given to him imho.
American millionaires who learned big lesson of failure many times before they get successful , they share their experiences on social media platform, who do not know these stories ? Why Duong Ken an anti-communist person who cling crying out, whining, mourning on failure of your self and another ??? Are you ok mr. Duong ?
There are thousand of former American war veteran serve in Iraq and Afganistan commits war crime killing innocent people ,women and children. They all hidding in Philipine, Thailand and has PTSD. They saw all those people on their phone, on the street crossing the road, in their own home etc smiling at them.
Judgment with Out proof is call slander. Keep your intuitions and ad hominem attacks to yourself until you can provide concrete evidence that what you are saying about this gentleman is completely truth, without any prejudice and presuppositions.
To be honest, I had written about five paragraphs about this man. But I decided to take the highroad and delete it all. He talks mad shit and generalizes all Americans because of HIS own experiences. I have no problem with the VA and I did all the paperwork myself. I’ve never had a Vietnam Vet ever say anything bad. So why didn’t he use that leverage of his family against him and get his money back without going to court these things just don’t add up. Dudes full of shit.
All I can hear are false accusations, prejudices, presumptions. If you are going to speak evil about another human, the least you can do is provide evidence that what you’re saying about him is true. We’ll be waiting slanderer.
@@thetruthtrumpsallliesfromt4399 the proof is in his video,,he cries about how he had to go build his own business because of bosses yet hes stuck in the circle of life. i dont think he exploited his workers,, im saying by what he said,, all i heard him also say americans are awful yet him and ken both are yanks
Thank you for this video. His heart is very genuine for the Vietnamese people. I realized this war is so wrong!
I am a Vietnamese and I will tell you the story: my cousin brother suddenly died after getting married with a bar girl he met (both were born in 1998). These bar girls are bunch of liars and predators. Brings bad luck as well.
The place is not meant for marriage or long term relationship, that's the place for a lost but love the ride of its lifestyle.
Of course peasant thieves
love you for sharing this 🙏🙏🙏
thank you for having the courage to post. history repeats because we ignore the past. the horrors of the vietnam war should not be forgotten, but instead should be an example of how dangerous the wrong mentality of people (the leaders who start war) can be
As a personal friend, Eric is a man of character, resilience and determination. He has the heart of a Lion and protects people whom he loves and cares for. Thank you Ken for doing up this video! Do read Eric's book as well, its an easy read and gives alot of insights into a man that has overcome adversity and challenges in life ; and the many lessons we can derive from it - about character, rebuilding one's life through setbacks and finding a good mentor to learn from. It takes a real man to be able to open, talk about and shed lion tears while coming to terms with his own reality, weaknesses and find the solutions to get out stronger. His experience of life has shaped him and there are people around who appreciate this side of him and the lessons we can learn from as well.
Keep charging forward Eric!
Mr Duong,
I really appreciate your time and effort doing these types of interviews. This type of content is really special please continue to do more of these as it will help your channel grow. Thank you.
I am an expat who has lived and worked in Asia for over twenty years. Would like to meet Mr Power when I am back in Vietnam to trade perspectives. Power to the expats - there are good n bad people all over the world.
he thinks youre an asshole
Wow yeah been over here now for now over twenty years lived in China, Thailand, Laos, Myanmar now here in Hanoi, Vietnam. Been sharing a house with my friend and his family here in Long Bien. Man is it a different life I'm involved in helping promote the underground music scene which is growing. Here in Vietnam I'm friends with 7 uppercuts one of the biggest pop punk groups in the country. Planning to study Vietnamese as I know it help living over here. Speak a little bit of Thai but as you know Thailand is an easy country to navigate as a foreigner. Lived with a thai girl for years she has actually been quite good and help me deal with a lot of problems I went through over here. It can be hard finding good support over on this side of the globe but there are good people just need to get out and find them. It can be tough living out here many expats I know have become alcoholics or constantly drink go out and party. I'm slowing down now that I hit my 50s. Its good though have made friends met people from all over the globe it really changes your perspective on life especially being from the West. I'm a writer part of a poetry group here in Hanoi. Been working on trying to publish my own book about my wild life in South East Asia.
What he said about his family really resonated with me - not all families treat each other well and it’s really heartbreaking. Wishing him and others in a similar situation a path of healing
This is a tough business, and it is even harder to run this type of business in VN if you don't have the right connections and resources. Best of luck brother.
Is a tough business and the local authorities do not enforce the law
True I think you need to know someone with high rank in the military for example
Doing business with people notorious for being scammers and violent thugs?
Should've seen it coming
I absolutely know what this man is talking about in regards to his family , I went through same thing . Most painful experience I had in my life !! . After that I also said forever GOODBYE to these people !!!
Great interview, this channel has come a long way
Much appreciated!
Early America did value family and community first. You had to depend on each other survive. This kind of community still exist in middle America and elsewhere. Unfortunately money, resources, and fame changes most. We created a community where we live on our own and don't need to talk to our neighbors. Saigon reminds me of the 80's everyone becoming something. Money has become the focus. Honor and respect is still seen mostly in Japan and other rural areas around the world. Sounds like my American brother is still recovering from the pain of the war and is holding resentment. Love and grace overcomes all darkness. Jump in!
Many foreigners who have come to Vietnam to invest or to do business in Vietnam. Mostly, foreigners are more successful in vietnamese market are foreigners wich have Asians original because they understand the vietnamesisk culture and they have many similar thinking.
Great interview, good to hear two wise men talk. So much wisdom and learning from this video...👍
Thanks for watching!
great insight & story , every country has it challenges. but Vietnam is truly superb on many levels
there are so many americans living here in Vietnam, all look happy!
Great interview. You are the Viet Dr Phil!
What a guy! really good interview and really nice to see an american who recognise how damaging for the rest of the world their own policy is... peace its something that we again are losing and its sad because all nations are nice if you get to live among
What a great interview ❤❤❤, Loved it , NO SUGAR Coating about the Blood Relationship's , about the World , importance of Family.
I'm not sure what ever happened to empathy, that's a bleedy Story almost every place, people use you & sometimes unfortunately your own , and leave you hanging high & dry.
March On Soilders , We will fight whatever crosses our path.
I won't go down without Fighting.
Mr.Power's heart and soul are clean, that's all what you need to be , what you were suppose to be on this Mother Earth.
❤❤❤❤
Wow salute my fellow veteran
Great interview Ken! Thanks for sharing your life's story Eric! Wishing you continued success.
Thanks for watching!
Wow Kim, great interview video !!
This man has a very powerful story.
We have a similar business model.
I call it the "win win" business model where you create wealth for yourself and for others :).
It’s all business. You win some. You lose some
Greetings, very grateful for sharing the experiences of a human being, with his successes and failures. It was like talking to a friend. Best wishes.
Interesting life journey.
I know Japan town and there are many bars in that area.
Everybody including myself has thought about opening a restaurant, bar or something along those lines. In Saigon I would say is full of those places and super competitive. However this person in the video seems to be thriving and that’s good.
dont invest in the country lawless
@@dan24936 Vietnam is highly investable
Prostitution is illegal in VN
@@WSmith-tv7qy
There ‘s no clear cut between legal and illegal.
The interpretation and exercise of law are in the hand of communist. They dictate and discriminate their people.
The war was over for 50 years.
Communist still FEAR FREEDOM.
FEAR FREE SPEECH.
It’s a communist police
state country.
I love this interview 👍👍👍
He wears his heart on his sleeve
True. My daughter applied for visas for four of us in the US. Three went through, but my granddaughter’s did not. We stopped in Australia, before going to VN. She applied again, and it still didn't go through. When we arrived in VN, they said my daughter did not have a visa and have to get on the next plane Out! After speaking with officials they said maybe they could issue an emergency visa. They went to lunch, and kept us waiting for over two hours. Then they told my daughter it would cost $300. They would not give her a receipt and made sure there were NO cameras in the area. And my wife is Viet!
As we were leaving a Swiss family of four was being told the same. They said that they were told they didn't need a visa? Didn't stay around to see what they had to pay!
Wishing this dude the best in all matters. On a lighter note, I know that area like the back of my hand!
What he said about American family brother and sister relationship also very true for Australian and British people. It more like a long time no see friend than brother and sister. They dont want to see each other anymore . In his case, his sister and brother didnt want to be eating by a Lion. He even admit his weaknesses, very aggressive or bad temper or his brother and sister dont want Asian niece and nephew
Wow. I was a software guy in America (from refugee camp in Indonesia/Singapore), I married a Viet girl from the same engineering school, only 4 years younger. And she made more money than me but she has no mood to left me for another richer guy. So, a lesson learned, please be careful when you want to married a bar girl. I never invest outside America. Bought investment house in San Jose 220K, now over 1M. My house in San Diego, bought 450K , now over 1M. Even if you are lazy to think, and If you invested $100 in the S&P 500 at the beginning of 2014, you would have about $364.37 at the end of 2024, assuming you reinvested all dividends. This is a return on investment of 264.37%, or 13.22% per year. If you invest 200K in SP500 in 2014, now you should have 728, 740 now.
Inflation has been massive though.
@@titiung It is now back down to 2.2%!
I am a Vietnamese and I will tell you the story: my cousin brother suddenly died after getting married with a bar girl he met (both were born in 1998). These bar girls are bunch of liars and predators. Brings bad luck as well.
Great story!
Interesting interview
Interesting indeed, with some therapy. Good to him.
@@HawksFan4 looks like Vietnam is his best medicine ❤️✌️
He really put himself out there.
Foreigners are welcome to invest money but you will never beat a local. If they want your business they will take it. You have no legal rights or power over a local.
And what law firm are you with?
The local can learn the hard way
And America just continues to invade the globe, I love this guy, he is real deal and doesn't deny the real truth, I will now be making this my go bar in Vietnam regardless of the price, this guy is clever, people will pay extra for secure night out, goes to show he doesn't have his head up his ass.
I tried something similar with a K to high school and ROTC program. This was supported by the military attache at the US Embassy. It provided an opportunity for my students to attend WestPoint. I wanted the VFW to support me so the VFW would get credit instead of being known as a bunch of drunks chasing exploiting poor bar girls. Adding to this problem, was the local natives using this to promote themselves and the VFW used this against me. I finally left my so-called VFW pals and decided to develop other programs on my own without any support and doing fine. If you want to do something positive do it yourself!
Leaving the past behind, the Vietnamese people have forgiven, forgotten and moved on rebuilding their country and looking forward to a brighter future. Everything's gonna be alright.
forgive my a$$!
@@JLT2342 You can kiss your a$$ any time you want.
@@JLT2342 Then what do you do? America is not like China. Just look at China's nine dash line in the East Sea! The Vietnamese people will NOT forget or forgive what China has done to Vietnam and the Vietnamese people. Period.
@@nguyenhoanganh4586 huh ? Different subject here!
@@Yru2noz Did you actually listen to what he said in the video?
I've been to Vietnam a few times, and tbh I never felt any sort of wierd vibe about being an American, and what amazed me was that a lot of Vietnamese in the south wished America had won the war for them.
They want American to die for them smart eh!
USA policies and sanctions created much hardship and famine in VN after the war, the VN people wish they had been allowed to de elip normally and look at the UsS as a dream, but the only Vietnamese I know who went to the US just wanted to come back to VN
The video titled "He Opens a VIP Bar in Vietnam (GOES WRONG QUICKLY!!)" with the thumbnail "I Lost $200k in Vietnam" is a poor example of clickbait tactics. It’s better to be truly representative of the content you’re sharing rather than just playing to the algorithm and so-called "best practices." This was misleading, disingenuous, and ultimately a waste of time for those genuinely interested in the bar/entertainment/F&B industry in Vietnam.
Syntactically and semantically, both statements (title and thumbnail) are true according to the information in the video. However, when paired together, they create an ambiguity that misleads viewers. Pragmatically, they imply a direct connection between the bar failure and the $200k loss, which is not the case. The $200k loss was due to an investment in a stem cell business (mentioned at 40:31), which he still co-owns-not the VIP bar.
Your other videos are good and informative, from what I have seen so far, but now I will have to think twice going forward.
Thanks. But, tbf, the story is touching in many ways & is well worth the manipulation. I feel bad for the Vietnamese, who the title frame as being bad.
It reflects a lot of what's wrong with UA-cam now
@@qlddrones mainstream media is just as bad. Are you vested in any way?
@@qlddrones Mainstream media news & censorship in social media were & are worse.
This man’s story about his business failures and success in a foreign country is worth learning from. If you’re just interested in informations that could help you in your business venture then I suggest you book a consultation. Otherwise, there are plenty of lessons to be learned from this video. Pay close attention instead of expecting someone to always give.
Interesting story. The volume could of been better as I had to turn it up all the way to hear.
Great video guys. I’m a Viet Kieu living and running a small business in Da Nang. I’d love to catch up and have a talk with you
You can still smell the napalm in the Air in the morning at HMC.😅
It's that man's testimony that's powerful. Duong, u can not relate whatsoever, in my opinion. I do greatly appreciate you sharing this though.
How can he not relate? He’s Vietnamese, him and his own family had to deal with the war as well in his own land.
So tell me, how can he not relate?
The video is all over the place. Should add timestamps for every topic discussed. Cant find when he talks about his lost business
You will need to watch the full interview. It is structured as a timeline. Thank you.
I was Ripped off my German husband .. had to pay 200.000 Eur this year..I m alone and miss my Mom in Vietnam but,don't have money to visit her ..
Some part of he video the audio is so bad!! It's been like this in afew videos now.
@13691john I agree especially the opening it seems jumpy and I assume really bad editing. It is odd he would say what they have him saying at the beginning. Even saying he invested $500 (USD) - I assumed it must have been $500,000 but after listening to it a second time and even with subtitles it says $500.
One thing I noticed they are mixing DJI mic and Rode mics - that may cause sound quality issues - but not the editing issues.
@CanadianInPhilipipnes, for the beginning, it is called a sneak peek. Portions of the videos to expect just like in TV shows. Nothing to do with bad editing.
You do not get into business when you know nothing about the cultural aspect One can never dump US$500,000 into a business without knowing the real situation. A lot of people think they can make money with US$500,000. Who wins, the local. Casino can go broke also. What he has to do now is try to rent the place out to some foreigners/local and get back some cash. Better than nothing in return. I do not even dare to invest in the US or UK or Europe as that is not my area.
And yet he owns two bars now.
The famous book the art of War, talks about homefield advantage and how it takes far more resources to carry out a mission where you are the outsider. This guy no doubt has good access to capital so he made a success of it. IMO those who fail (from expats I have met in VN) are the ones who budgeted, without fully understanding the grease money required to make things happen smoothly.
Làm ăn viet nam phãi biết học cách hối lộ và người kề bên bạn .đó là một cánh tay nối dài ví dụ. Mỹ nhân kế châm lỗ mãi chưa bao giờ đầy ..không riêng bạn mà nhiều người trở về nhà thân tàn ma dại trắng tay
Cảm ơn clip này khai thác rất tuyệt .
Bài hoc cãnh giác những đàn ông coi chừng thẩy lỗ không phải lổ nào cũng hiền .vì vn nghèo chúng nhờ của trời cho
Và rất ma mãnh mánh lới .
there is zero need to bribe people if you learn and follow the laws. the problem is most people are too lazy to do the work and they think they are buying a shortcut
@@theyhateme8763what law? Bamboo law? The business operational law in vn changes quicker than we can change our shirts.
@@theyhateme8763 have you had any experience doing business in VN? HAHAHA I don't think so. I have had to import goods into VN and believe me even if you have all the right papers you still have to smooth it over with a bit of tea/coffee money and gets things moving quickly. It's not so bad now because the import documents can be done online. This is just a quick and simple example. I'm not saying it is necessary a bad thing, but you have to know how to navigate the system.
There are laws, but they are jungle laws. U have to bribe. If u open a business, the officials will come looking for u. I know bec my friend who is a Vietnamese opened a business and officials from the district and city came looking for him. Don't be naive. It's a commie country.
Whiny crying... Not a good light to start off. I don't subscribe to real men cry. Besides that, his greatest strength, he's a doer.💯
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I just got back..I'm a Black American and Vietnam is Awesome!!!
Maybe I missed something... What does being black have to do with anything 😅
@@bacsigabe29they always have to mention it. It's an american thing
@@chedabu yeah that's a weird cultural thing to do for a society that wants to eliminate racism 😞
Vn is difficult country for the small or medium size businesses.
It's a hassle to bring money in and impossible to bring money out.
Bar with girls is illegal in VN
Before he invested in Vietnam. He should understand Vietnam government rules
Asia has been so complex over the centuries. China was outright communist at one time and was helping both North Korea and Northern Vietnam take over their countries and install communism throughout. Today most people are happy that Vietnam fought back and stayed united as one country. Today, most of us wish there was no North Korea and that Korea was one united country. I love most of Asia, and it is hard to match some of their cultural & character aspects. We wonder what is going to happen as China claims more and more the sea as there's. China now claims oceans 1500-2000 miles away from them = all the way to 100 or so miles from Sarawak, Malaysia. The Chinese ram into and give notice to shipping boats from Vietnam, the Philippines, Japan, Malaysia, etc. The Chinese illegally dump primary consumer goods into Vietnam and Thailand and slowly decimate the local ability to produce and sell their own goods.
I only bring all of this up to wonder how SE Asia and the rest of Asia can counterbalance the threat of Chinese takeover and dominance? This question must say "And without US help". None of us want the US to intervene and be a part of a war in Asia. I wish and hope there is a diplomatic way to stop China from continuing to take and infiltrate into the rest of Asia. Why do I want this? Because, like I said, I truly love Asia, including China. I find myself wanting to spend more and more time traveling to Asia. Here is hoping for the best.
Wow interesting 😂
VIP bar is nothing new in VN since the early 90s.
One that doesn't bait and switch, cheat or drug foreigners? Thats a whole different kind of place in VN.
I’m offended as well. That’s a terrible generalization about Americans
And I'm offended as well...when your ancestors killing the Native Americans...It is never gonna ended this conversation.
@@antoniominev6278 huh?
@@antoniominev6278That’s stupid generalization. Most of Americans are the descendants of immigrants that came since the civil war in mid 19th century. You think Duong’s ancestors have anything to do with native-Americans?
I'm not offended; but it's obvious how emotionally neglected he's been in his life
@@antoniominev6278 Those natives were at war each other for land well before the first European set foot on Plymouth rock. It's a fairytale to even suggest Indians were a one big happy group living in harmony. They were ruthless to each other until it was too late to stop manifest destiny. They just lost the all the Indian wars to the Union because they all considered themselves different tribes. The Union but until the Civil War, never had that problem.
Good thing Ken didn't try to hang onto his hair like Coolio did. RIP.
Title of story is misleading and its not about his bar
Coolio not Julio hahaha😅
So he didn't finish his enlistment term? How he end up with only 1k after his term? Typically you can end up with at least 30k after 4 years term easily. (Unless you have some type of gambling or spending $$ on women problem)
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How exactly is Eric redirecting $10M per month to Veterans? Where are the testimonials from American Veterans, who are a band of brothers like no other? Does he operate as a non-profit? Where is his social media presence?
Feel free to visit his website. We showed a b-roll of it in the video.
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting Ken, I comment on this video earlier, you should do your due diligence, this Eric Power aka Eric Osche is a scammer.
Why is he a scammer?
Unless you know how the ropes working with the underground world in VN investing is low success rate in southeast asia altogether
This bloke shouldn't amd isnt the character to own a bar. You must be hard as nails.
Misleading video title.
Didn't he open a Vip bar?
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting what does the thumbnail for the video say and what does the title of the thumbnail say?
Well, hopefully you can read but that does not answer our first question.
If the cadres could overtake the property of the rich in the south by forcing the people to let cadres let in their house until the owners fled the country, it is pretty naive to think as a non-vietnamese you can come into the country and expect to play their game which not having been raised in that environment. Love Vietnam, love the people, my best friends as all vietnamese who fled the country in the 80s, but neither they nor myself would invest there. Quick bucks is all you can hope for. They let let you make money for a while to see how much it is worth and then bleed you dry
Goofball, conman, cry-baby, in that order. Anybody who's that emotionally involved has real issues deep down inside; he cares about himself only and will burn through whatever money is given to him imho.
I know thet after some substances in long term using u get start cry as baby without clear reason . You get emotional for no reason as well .
Because of greediness!
Falas a scammer lol. F me lol
agreed!
American millionaires who learned big lesson of failure many times before they get successful , they share their experiences on social media platform, who do not know these stories ? Why Duong Ken an anti-communist person who cling crying out, whining, mourning on failure of your self and another ??? Are you ok mr. Duong ?
Family…..lack of gratitude…..f the usa
If you do business in VN & if you failed.People laughed & said u are stupid.
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Something feels very sketchy about this guy....he seems to be a massive narcissist and on the verge of a nervous breakdown
There are thousand of former American war veteran serve in Iraq and Afganistan commits war crime killing innocent people ,women and children. They all hidding in Philipine, Thailand and has PTSD. They saw all those people on their phone, on the street crossing the road, in their own home etc smiling at them.
Judgment with Out proof is call slander.
Keep your intuitions and ad hominem attacks to yourself until you can provide concrete evidence that what you are saying about this gentleman is completely truth, without any prejudice and presuppositions.
@@VanTran-ne4yfand after crimes they would like to start a bar with girls in VN😂😂😂
@@VanTran-ne4yf, are you one of those psychos?
Agreed!
What do u expect money
Eric looks like a little muppet.
That is impolite to say.
He has white guilt.
Trump 2024
I can listen to this guy and just tell he’s never had 200k ever in his life to lose.
That’s a pretty big assumption.
How do you make such an accusation without providing any proof?
Slandering people for no reason is pretty low.
@@thetruthtrumpsallliesfromt4399 it’s safe to assume I’m right. TRUMP 2024!
To be honest, I had written about five paragraphs about this man. But I decided to take the highroad and delete it all. He talks mad shit and generalizes all
Americans because of HIS own experiences. I have no problem with the VA and I did all the paperwork myself. I’ve never had a Vietnam Vet ever say anything bad. So why didn’t he use that leverage of his family against him and get his money back without going to court these things just don’t add up. Dudes full of shit.
@@thetruthtrumpsallliesfromt4399 trumps your daddy
@@pete79602 bingo
Never going to do business in VN and China.😮😮😮😮😮
bro hands over 200 k to a stranger,, ya that never goes well
uncle kennys fam ran from the war..
like this guy doesnt exploit his workers.. they dont own part of his biz,, hes the guy buys pho if they do well like the pizza bos back home
All I can hear are false accusations, prejudices, presumptions.
If you are going to speak evil about another human, the least you can do is provide evidence that what you’re saying about him is true.
We’ll be waiting slanderer.
@@thetruthtrumpsallliesfromt4399 the proof is in his video,,he cries about how he had to go build his own business because of bosses yet hes stuck in the circle of life. i dont think he exploited his workers,, im saying by what he said,, all i heard him also say americans are awful yet him and ken both are yanks
@@thetruthtrumpsallliesfromt4399 he says a guy cheated
@@theyhateme8763crocodile 🐊 tears