Guys, don't waste too much time chasing butterflies. Work on your garden and they will come to you. But be very careful and take your time to pick who you settle down with. Big difference between a good life or a train wreck.
Health. Early in 2024 in HCM l had food poisoning & a bad cold. I went to buy basic drugs but the drug store was opening later (Sunday). A stranger saw me, he made a call. Other strangers gave me bottled water. A few minutes later an ambulance rolled up. A pair of nurses checked me out, wrote a prescription. I volunteered to pay, but the nurse said No Charge. This how people help each other, with generosity & kindness in VietNam. Thank you, VietNam! During the peak of the COVID period, Vietnamese & Foreigners were treated alike, no forced deportations and free food during lock downs. Another example of Vietnamese generosity. Great country, great people.
@@pbmc_ If you can get into the ambulance yourself, or have paramedics carry you into the vehicle. You must also pay this separately which is $250.00. This amount is automatically added to emergency medical expenses.
Great video Ken. You described Vietnamese women to a tee. I came back and found my wife in 2011 and yup, she's 28, educated, business oriented, driven, pretty much everything you described. Living in the US, my wife started over and graduated with a finance degree. I'm near retirement and she has a professional job. I call her my sugar mama now. What a life 😁
Don't be too comfortable. Remember that women are hypergamous by nature. They are never contented with what they have and always focus on what they don't have. Soon she might start thinking she settled and that she can do better than you. Then she will start resenting you and then the disrespect will begin and then the divorce will follow. Then when you try to do something about it to make her happy. The more you will try the more she will resent you. She will say that she outgrew you and will look for a better bigger deal. You must keep working on yourself. You must keep growing. Do not become complacent. Never trust women, my friend. They are not logical beings. They are slaves to their emotions. They are also hypergamous by nature. It's in their DNA. They cannot help it. That is their survival mechanism.
Most women from a developing country will appreciate you bringing them to the West, there are those looking for that " Green Card " tho, I know because I come from the Philippines but success marriage is greater there.
Props to you Ken, I am also married to a Vietnamese wife from Northern Vietnam and spent over five years in Vietnam before I brought family to the US in 2016. What you say about Vietnamese women being amazing savers is absolutely true, at least for me. I am not sure I would be where I am today if it weren't for my Vietnamese wife. We have built asset, savings, investments, investment accounts for our children, and continue to make great financial decisions mostly driven by my wife. Cheers Ken and wish you all the best in Vietnam.
My gf came from normal family at the countryside but she work really heard and become successful and independent in HCM. Of course she is unigrad. She is really caring and became my gf. Not only she is my gf now, she is also my business partner.
I like that you brought up how incredible Vietnamese women are. My friends and some Vietnamese girls I've met in Korea and Japan are mostly like you said, very focused, driven, and resilient. They can speak 3 languages (Vietnamese, Japanese/Korean/Chinese, English), compared to me who speak broken Vietnamese and broken English lol. The only thing I really have over them is that I was lucky to be in the U.S. where anyone could get a well paying job if they try. But these girls, they definitely work much harder than me in their job. Thank you for taking the time to do these informative videos. I continue to watch them and I'm on a look out for an opportunity to move to Vietnam. My wife and I were lucky enough to be "stuck" in HCMC during the 2 years COVID lol.
Have visited Vietnam several times and have lived here for going on a total of 4 years. I have to say love I have for Vietnam has not diminished. It's grown stronger with every day I'm here! I never want to leave this beautiful country and it's wonderful people. I pray that Vietnam and its people 23:42 will prosper more and more in the days and years to come,which I'm sure it will! LONG LIVE VIETNAM! .....Sam Adler
Praying for Commie Vietnam to prosper is like praying for Commie China to prosper. The utterly corrupt and brutal totalitarian regimes treat 95% of its Vietnamese population, the enslaved and exploited citizens, like garbage, and only 5% Vietnamese Commie Party members enjoy the loots and robbed lands. That's why the vast majority of the citizens want to get out whenever they can, as evidenced by 39 dead Vietnamese migrants stuck in UK container truck recently on the news, and that's only what's been reported, unfortunately.
Love Vietnam also. Unfortunately with a socialist government the poor will not advance. The communist members get all the benefits of the tourists dollars and investment and make much more than the average man off the streets. There is no movement by the government to help the average man making $300 a month. The government like unions in America will only hire friends and members.
Hi Ken! - I watch all your videos, very plain English, simple, the truth. It’s so important to have that quality of salesmanship like you have. Humble. My time in Vietnam is much different than in Florida because I don’t speak Vietnamese, I’ve learned to listen much more than talk. I use my cell translator and it’s great. I’ve been in the Real estate/ PM field for 50 years now, I just nod in agreement with your advise. Please keep it up, great information and delivery. Dan
Glad to hear you share my sentiment. Studied there in 2015 and a big takeaway was how SAFE I felt coming from the US. Yes I experienced petty theft but never ever was I scared for my safety.
U r correct. I never feel like im in danger in vietnam (born in vn and raised in us. I visit often). I live in Philadelphia. Next to a million dollar neighborhood u find full on drug addict homeless camps and shootings every week. I love philly and new york but it's such a dangerous country.
Enjoyed your talk. I definitely feel much safer in Vietnam compared to the U.S. just be careful crossing the street 😬 Also, my Vietnamese wife of 5 years fits everything you said, she is amazing and I’m so glad to have found her
I think you're restricting your definition of safety. Safety not only refers to crime but also public safety. The bottom line is how safe are you? If you fear for your life crossing the street or walking on the sidewalk, you are not safe. Vietnam is not a safe country. It may not have as much crime as the west but the public safety is shockingly terrible. And the police are completely useless.
Thanks for sharing your experiences which are as riveting as it can possibly be. You have a fascinating talent of telling stories in an unruffled manner.
Appreciate your video! Very insightful and accurate. I'm a VN currently living in SF and have been to Vietnam many times since the 90s and have seen 1st hand how Saigon has developed. Back then, a US passport was like honey to a swarm of bees. I am very happy and glad that VN women are more educated and career minded now than before. I lived in Singapore (had a startup) for a short time in 2005 and saw how Singaporean women were and was very impressed with how they view and carry themselves. VN women are starting to be at the level which is great. I'm in my late 40s now w/ a family so frequent travels to Asia is rare. I will always have ❤ for the VN ppl and one item on my bucket list is to do philanthropy there. I have visited a few temples in Saigon, Can Tho, Phu Qui island, etc. but I want to do more. While the ppl in the city are doing well, the folks in the countryside are left behind and the lifestyle gap gets wider and wider. It's good to see you making that leap to living in VN and building up a business there. Your videos are very informative and appreciated. I've interacted w/ all types of ppl in VN and the loudest folks in the crowd are the ones with the least $$ while the most quiet non flashy ones have the most $$.
Most of expatriates in any country face the dilemma of the truth! Also Western world is no exception but little twisted! I like your honesty and straightforward attitude.I’m planning to visit Vietnam . I find your videos very helpful and informative.
As always, do your deep research before committing. Just a few facts that you might find helpful to your research ... Hanoi is most polluted city in Southeast Asia, and that's one of the reasons Covid-19 have been killing way more Vietnamese than citizens of neighboring countries, as persistent pollution severely damage lungs and make them vulnerable to infections. The young, the old, and the handicaps are permanent 5th class citizens under Commie regime, as the disadvantaged members of the society are often taken advantages of by others with no safety net nor societal protection whatsoever (fairly common sights are tattered pre-teeny kids and old men and women in their 60's, 70's begging or selling lottery tickets on the streets), and almost everyone 95% of population get abuses by the utterly corrupt and brutal Vietnamese Commie regime as their lands can be robbed by it anytime. Even during the pandemic when most countries provided aids to their citizens, the ruling Vietnamese Commies not only didn't provide aids (only about 1% received them and those were usually the members of privileged Commie ruling class or their own associates. Yes, they took citizens' tax money to selectively give it to themselves) coordinated with each other to exploit the citizens even more with their dangerous nostril test kits (made by their shell company Việt á) that they falsely claimed of having been approved by World Health Organization (WHO). The result was deadly, as tens of thousands of people died needlessly. Yes, these ruling Vietnamese Commie lowlifes saw the pandemic as another great opportunity not to help but to make money out of the already indigent Vietnamese citizens most of whom could barely survive after being steered like animals by the brutal Vietnamese Commie military police into barbwired, unhygienic quarantined areas sleeping on the floors with inadequate food, water, toilet, beds, and medicine. All true. Do your research. Caveat emptor! Search for patients lying on concrete floors in hospital corridors and even under beds from Google Images. Torrential floods essentially all over the country half of the year, while HCM is a sinking city. Good luck with your decision!
It is a good video but bad advices 🤔 A 💪 financial successful female is a husband wife which is very low chance of providing ☮️ to a legit Man! A “gold digger” 👍🏼👍🏼 would be more of a natural female genius who understands her value and the value of a legit man. Therefore she is more likely to embrace her femininity roll and provide ☮️ to a legit man, (high value man)
totally agreed with on the issues of trust with local people and the dating scene in Vietnam .Vietnamese women are smart and intelligent . They are certainly not easy picking as being portrayed in the Hollywood Vietnam war movies
Living in Vietnam for 22 years-this is true. Vietnamese do not think they are in the wrong where Americans would, and it's cultural. Cheating is ok, and most of them are not faithful. Vietnam has a money driven society
Cool video. Amazing that you can eat com tam (broken rice plate) 3 times a day. I can almost do the same, but may be once a day. As a retire Viet Kieu who like beaches/ocean, Vietnamese food, Vietnamese woman (my wife), Vietnam is such an ideal place for visit or long term stay (around 6 months per year). Especially, as you mention, medical service is now more modernized and much cheaper than the US. Not to mention the cost of living is much much more affordable than developed countries and the luxury of quick and easy travel to all the ASEAN countries, Australia and New Zealand, East and South Asia.
You should do this more, great format! I kmow the women u r talking about, I did my MBA in Vietnam with University of Hawaii, they were all like that, I was shocked, real GO-GETTERS, SMART and Excellent English!!! peace.
I've spent a total of around 7 years in Vietnam over the years. I fell in love with it as soon as I got off the plane on my first visit in 2005. I feel so priveliged to have seen the incredible development of Vietnam since then. I spent 8 months of 2023 in Vietnam after a few years away and I was afraid that all the modernization would have adversely affected it but I was surprised to find that it still had the same 'feel' and the people hadn't really changed. The nightclub girls demanding you buy a bottle are definitely not that common and they are most 'working' girls and to be kept away from as in any city. The nightlife in Saigon is absolutely world class and you can find all kinds of things to cater for al tastes and budgets. I hope to be able to live the rest of my life there in future....
Great video. Love the content and sharing the life experience. As a Viet Kieu that's been back many times, i resonate with everything you're saying. Looking forward to part 2!
Safe? Are you sure? Safety comprises many elements. As far as crime, VN is fairly safe. But public safety is a disaster. Never overlook the dangers in public safety in VN and other developing countries. VN public is shockingly hazardous. Also, the pollution will reduce your life span.
@@user-hjsjdhs23sdf All one 9-ball can take out your 3-points back in your home country without warning.. That is not an issue here. Hence, much safer than your place.
@@caribbeanexpat3927 First, you have no idea where I live. Second, VN is extremely polluted - air, food, beverages. Third, VN is extremely unsafe for driving and especially walking. These are facts. You're from the Caribbean so I understand you're not so sharp.
Having watched several of your videos, I really appreciated this video more than most. The discussion of understanding trust and gauging intent is very helpful (trust but verify!).
Thank you, brother, for continuing to update us viewers about Vietnam. You, definitely, are not lying when you said that Vietnam is safer than the U.S. (currently for Asians). Especially in cities such as Chicago, NY, SF--with all the anti-Asian sentiments... couldn't agree with you more.
Gosh, I'm glad I met my Vietnamese wife in 1998 in Nha Trang and not Saigon in 2024. She invited ME out to go dancing with her workmate and my fellow ex-army travelling friend. That was a bit dear, but from then on it was pho, coffee or a simple meal each day and trips on her motorbike. I wasn't even looking for a girlfriend, let alone a wife. We ended up living in Nha Trang for twelve happy years and now here we are 25 years later, still married, still in love with a teenage daughter in Australia. We all speak, read and write Vietnamese and English. Thanks for the video, it's faultless and full of good information.
I’m in the south in the US and recently started dating a north Vietnamese girl. What you say sounds very accurate, smart, focused on career and very hard working. Appreciate the broad view you provide.
My impression of the dating scene: very similar to dating a Asian-born American/Canadian. The younger gen, ('1990+ ish) have gotten a taste of middle class money, and mixed with social media = asking for more than they are worth. Vietnam is a rapidly growing/modernizing country, but the attitude of some of the girls are exceeding the industrial pace thanks to social media
I’ve been an Asian expat for 28 years. It’s what people do ; not what they say or smile at. Remember in Asian culture that a contract is not the conclusion of negotiations; it’s the beginning. South Koreans are infamous for reducing a 25 page contract to 4 lines, over time.A national sport.
thank you for sharing every aspect of your life in Vietnam ! From all the international fine dinning restaurants in Saigon to the health care system . It was really informative !
This is my 3rd video watched from Mister KD, just today whilst on a rabbit hole of cheaper living outside of United States, and...The Ring Of Fire!??? LOLOL. I can only imagine how easily he captivates in meetings or group/friend settings. Great speaker & story teller. Appreciate the video Ken. New fan from Washington State/USA. ^_^
Hi...Doung, 4 things I learned from living in Vietnam. 1) The parent of the son usually stays with him and sometimes their wives don't get along too well with them. 2) Dog meat is openly sold on the streets of Hai Phong (where I live). 3) When the air-cond guy comes to your home to service your air-cond, if your bed is below the blower, they will just step onto your bed to reach the unit. 4) They sit on your couch with their sweaty shirt to take a break.
Awesome video !! I live in Orange city, Orange California. Lived in Hancock Park and Encino Valley as well. Back in the 70 - 80 's, L.A. was on and popping !!
Thank you for your time and posting. IMO, you tend to be more trustworthy when you are young (how many managers did I believe when they never even thought about completing their agreement), and as you grow, you realize many people are not trustworthy. I am really thinking about retiring in Vietnam. Luckily, I'm old, single, and happy. :)
Nice summary. That meal you ate 3x a day is wonderful. I could eat that easily 3x a day. When i was overseas in a rural area, I ate literally beans and rice twice a day and never got tired of it by varying the spices and/or herbs I added.
Goodday Ken, OMG I have been waiting for a open honest no bullshit, call it as you see it video from day 1. Had such a laugh regarding money & woman experience everything you did here in Australia but still I love my Vietnamese extended family. Great, awesome video hit it out of the ball park. Love those Vietnamese girls they were almost the death of me 15 years ago. Best looking Asian girls hands down. Thank you for your honesty. Cheers Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia. 🙂 👍 🇻🇳 🇦🇺
Thank you Ken! What a great video!! I like your regular informative tubes but sharing all your personal information really hits home. I can relate so well because I met my gf in Saigon back in 2016 during my first visit to Vietnam. She's from Huế and now living in Đà Nẵng where I now plan to settle in the future. I'm Canadian Chinese so unfortunately I don't have your advantage of local language abilities so let your viewers know that is somewhat important if you plan to live there for any extended period time. You haven't really mentioned much about Đà Nẵng so perhaps you will do more in your future videos. Thanks again for a great video ❤
Nowadays, you can probably hear more Chinese spoken on Đà Nẵng beach than any beach in the world except maybe China or Taiwan. The Chinese has been buying a massive number of properties in Vietnam, even more than the local Vietnamese with regard to high-end units, until the recent real estate crash.
3:37 When I applied the same way when talking with foreign friends, it was very awkward. So when I want to let them know I'm still listening, I will just say "I'm listening." rather than "Yes?".
Interesting, its hard to identify, but the mood of your videos has seemed to change. Your content is still great, interesting and insightful, but maybe changing from more energetic and business to a more personable and lifestyle presentation. Both are good, keep going strong!
I go to VN twice a year,rarely go to Hi End place unless I want peaceful dinner,there are a lot places to have fun and joyful not spending too much money. Thanks for clip Duong
Nice video with interesting info, with one big error: In California you ARE allowed to legally own guns. However other states allow their residents to buy a bigger variety of firearms with fewer restrictions.
Attorney Duong referred to state rights and more particularly California state rights. California has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States. These laws include background checks for all gun sales, a mandatory 10-day waiting period for firearm purchases, and a limit on magazine capacity. In addition, California bans certain firearms categorized as assault weapons and requires individuals to obtain a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) to buy a gun. And California law prohibits the open carrying of handguns in most public places. That is what he meant.
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting What the attorney "meant" and what he "said" in the video are VASTLY different. Since you represent yourself as an attorney, I feel you should know better and not make misleading statements in your videos.
@nick_at_nite , please show us the right way to do it then. Think about the topic you want to discuss, prepare your video and audio equipment, record the video, edit it and then publish it. Being behind a keyboard and commenting on trivial matters is VASTLY different from actually doing and producing.
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting lol, what a joke...it seems that you're incapable of accepting any comments unless they're positive; most likely to boost your ego. But if your definition of trivial includes providing inaccurate information, I wish your clients the best of luck when you represent them.
hahha wow I also guessed com tam. It is my all time favorite since I was a kid and I could not find com tam any where in America that is as good as the one in my neighborhood in Phu Nhuan. I had com tam every single morning and never got tired.
Just came across your channel today and subscribed immediately. These videos take time and I appreciate it. Definitely appreciate your honesty and unfiltered approach with educating your viewers. At some point we should meet and discuss any services you have to offer as I am looking to invest in VN. Thanks buddy and good luck!
I’m so happy to see the quality life has improved so much in the past decade. Like you, I ve been in the US since I was a child. Im now 60. I’m having a lot of challenges understanding the Vietnamese culture, especially in the area of communication. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I’m learning quiet a bit from watching your videos. God bless!
Vietnam changing alots!! You should travel to Vietnam more to see how Vietnam is beautiful today!! Vietnam is your motherland & it’s your roots, it’s your blood. You should see how your country getting better & growing rapidly fast & unbelievable!! I was born from poor family in Northern, when I was kids everything is hard & suffering. But in last 2 decades, with free trades & Vietnam open bussiness with the world, it’s changing. Plus, after US LOST, they’re mad angry & punish Vietnam. All Western & their Allie’s not dare to trades & bussiness with Vietnam. At that times only China, Russia & ex-soviet country trade with Vietnam. Vietnam did fews biggest mistake in the past, no deny & nothing to hidden. They’re kicked landlords & private merchants/bussinessman & its fails. I wasn’t born in that times yet. But look at history, at that times they though it was right way. All they did was wish Vietnam is better & life up millions life, but it stupid & wrong, so it fails. But after that, they learn hard lesson & changing!! Now, Vietnam have more freedom than alots country & safety than alots country. Alots of oversea Vietnamese chose move back to Vietnam as retired, back to their roots & surrounded by ppl who look same as them, same skintone, same race & same background. In US & Western, no matters how smart, successful & beautiful ASIAN, they’re still facing racist. Alots arrogant & violent racist hateful attacks towards to Asian, no matter EAST ASIAN OR SOUTHEAST ASIAN. Us nowadays is fails & falling so fast so bad. They’re create more ridiculous stupid laws systems to protect drugs zombies, druggies homeless, thugs & criminals. Thrives stealing & guns points robbery get protect by legal laws. IF THEY GET CAUGHT, they’re facing softest punishment, what a jokes!! Brutal violent criminals shooting & stabbing ppl to dead, can go away freely no caught no jails. Judges court teams & humanity foundation will find any excuse reason to downgrade their crimes to make them avoid LIFETIME IN JAILS, AVOID DEAD PENALTY. They’re give CRIMINALS MORE FREEDOM, MORE PROTECT & MORE HUMANITY RIGHT THAN VICTIMS!! US & Western use to be dream land & opportunities country. But it was 15-20-30-40y ago, not now!! Vietnam still have alots problems as lacking infrastructure, tiny roads & always busy, lacking transportation as high speed train, metro. And corruption problems, i think it need fix & changing. But it not gonna changing in short times, it need generation to changing it step by step & slowly But compare to Philippines, their country is independent long before Vietnam, use to be US Allies, free trade with the world long before Vietnam. But their country is damm poor. Gap between rich vs poor in Philippines is extra. Only big city have roads & infrastructure, outside city & small town, infrastructure is lacking & terrible, muddy roads!! Indonesia is similar to Pinoys but a bit better. Vietnam only open free trade with world after US STOP SANCTIONS VIETNAM. Just 30y & Vietnam nowadays is same level as Thailand & in alots of project it almost pass Thai.
Vietnamese oversea should travel to Vietnam & bring their family visit Vietnam to see your homeland changing. Vietnamese ppl is beautiful, smart & hardworking & friendly & peaceful people!!
Good luck!!! Hopefully you are staying in Vietnam for good to enjoy all your freedom and healthy environment. How many well educated Vietnamese American came back to live?
It's true about Viet being savers, I grew up in a western country where I'll spend more money and she doesn't spend. She saves so much because she doesn't care about high end brands and buy property instead
One of my big concerns in Vietnam is the disregard for the French *historical architecture* and there's little to no protection for these beautiful french buildings in HCMC. I know everyone wants to live in Saigon so the government needs to accomodate those people, and big corporation wants to have their HQ's there but why does the CBD have to be in District 1.. it could be in Thu Thiem across the water on empty land.. it broke my heart to see the terracotta tiled, wooden shuttered buildings in Q1, Q3 and Q10 demolished for modernist glass and concrete buildings.
“French heritage”??? You mean COLONIALISM!!! Is that the part you want our people to protect instead of modernize their city? Get the F*#* out of here!
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting Delete my comment or block me if you want to but don’t expect me to respect people who wants Vietnamese to give regards to “French heritage”. That’s basically asking Vietnamese to give respect to French colonialism in Vietnam and the atrocities they caused.
@@silent_sea749 I mean yeah they weren't necessarily good rulers, but don't destroy the beautiful architecture they built. People visit Kyoto for the ancient Japanese style cities, before the French arrived Saigon was a jungle, but they turned Saigon into the 'Pearl of the east', it was a much more beautiful and advanced city than other colonial states like Singapore or Hong Kong. If Q1/Q3/Q10 Saigon was still all french buildings, it would be the most attractive city in Asia or the world.. but Saigon is turning into a modernist concrete hole that will look like any other bland city in the world in the future if what's left isn't protected.
@3:55 I totally get that. I worked with some Nepali people and they would also say 'yes' for agreement as well as to also communicate that they hear you / understand. It was pretty frustrating but I figured it out and every time I had to ask if they mean 'yes' they understand or 'yes, I agree' just made them laugh.....because they would intentionally answer with another 'yes'.
Very insightful video. Thank you very much. I will be coming to Vietnam again soon I married a Vietnamese girl from Contin to, and I would like to start investing and start a business in Vietnam soon so I will be in contact with you the next time I am in Vietnam to do a consultation. Thank you.
I went to Vietnam for 3 months and I pretty much ate Pho or com tam everyday because those are my favorite Vietnamese food and I think Com Tam is the most Saigon food
Guys, don't waste too much time chasing butterflies. Work on your garden and they will come to you. But be very careful and take your time to pick who you settle down with. Big difference between a good life or a train wreck.
I am planning to settle in Vietnam 🇻🇳 ❤
Indeed, and there are plenty of bad butterflies that are willing to wreck your train. Vietnam or anywhere.
@@4985muhammadali Vietnam doesn't like foreigners to settle down in their country
Very smart advice
@@cryptowhale1615 No way, they have been bragging about their kindness and hospitality.
Health. Early in 2024 in HCM l had food poisoning & a bad cold. I went to buy basic drugs but the drug store was opening later (Sunday). A stranger saw me, he made a call. Other strangers gave me bottled water.
A few minutes later an ambulance rolled up. A pair of nurses checked me out, wrote a prescription. I volunteered to pay, but the nurse said No Charge.
This how people help each other, with generosity & kindness in VietNam. Thank you, VietNam!
During the peak of the COVID period, Vietnamese & Foreigners were treated alike, no forced deportations and free food during lock downs. Another example of Vietnamese generosity. Great country, great people.
Vietnamese is ONE OF A KIND ♥️
In America, you would have gotten the outrageous bill before the ambulance showed up.😂
lol and then you woke up from your dream
@@pbmc_ If you can get into the ambulance yourself, or have paramedics carry you into the vehicle. You must also pay this separately which is $250.00. This amount is automatically added to emergency medical expenses.
Great video Ken. You described Vietnamese women to a tee. I came back and found my wife in 2011 and yup, she's 28, educated, business oriented, driven, pretty much everything you described. Living in the US, my wife started over and graduated with a finance degree. I'm near retirement and she has a professional job. I call her my sugar mama now. What a life 😁
I'm from Canada and met my future VN wife in 2009. She's been amazing, supportive and works every day and appreciate the good life I can give her.
Don't be too comfortable.
Remember that women are hypergamous by nature.
They are never contented with what they have and always focus on what they don't have.
Soon she might start thinking she settled and that she can do better than you.
Then she will start resenting you and then the disrespect will begin and then the divorce will follow.
Then when you try to do something about it to make her happy.
The more you will try the more she will resent you.
She will say that she outgrew you and will look for a better bigger deal.
You must keep working on yourself. You must keep growing.
Do not become complacent.
Never trust women, my friend.
They are not logical beings.
They are slaves to their emotions.
They are also hypergamous by nature.
It's in their DNA.
They cannot help it.
That is their survival mechanism.
@@sagdjim good on you mate
You’re a lucky dude! Congrats man!
Most women from a developing country will appreciate you bringing them to the West, there are those looking for that " Green Card " tho, I know because I come from the Philippines but success marriage is greater there.
Props to you Ken, I am also married to a Vietnamese wife from Northern Vietnam and spent over five years in Vietnam before I brought family to the US in 2016. What you say about Vietnamese women being amazing savers is absolutely true, at least for me. I am not sure I would be where I am today if it weren't for my Vietnamese wife. We have built asset, savings, investments, investment accounts for our children, and continue to make great financial decisions mostly driven by my wife. Cheers Ken and wish you all the best in Vietnam.
My gf came from normal family at the countryside but she work really heard and become successful and independent in HCM. Of course she is unigrad. She is really caring and became my gf. Not only she is my gf now, she is also my business partner.
I like that you brought up how incredible Vietnamese women are. My friends and some Vietnamese girls I've met in Korea and Japan are mostly like you said, very focused, driven, and resilient. They can speak 3 languages (Vietnamese, Japanese/Korean/Chinese, English), compared to me who speak broken Vietnamese and broken English lol. The only thing I really have over them is that I was lucky to be in the U.S. where anyone could get a well paying job if they try. But these girls, they definitely work much harder than me in their job.
Thank you for taking the time to do these informative videos. I continue to watch them and I'm on a look out for an opportunity to move to Vietnam. My wife and I were lucky enough to be "stuck" in HCMC during the 2 years COVID lol.
Have visited Vietnam several times and have lived here for going on a total of 4 years. I have to say love I have for Vietnam has not diminished. It's grown stronger with every day I'm here! I never want to leave this beautiful country and it's wonderful people.
I pray that Vietnam and its people 23:42 will prosper more and more in the days and years to come,which I'm sure it will!
LONG LIVE VIETNAM! .....Sam Adler
Praying for Commie Vietnam to prosper is like praying for Commie China to prosper. The utterly corrupt and brutal totalitarian regimes treat 95% of its Vietnamese population, the enslaved and exploited citizens, like garbage, and only 5% Vietnamese Commie Party members enjoy the loots and robbed lands. That's why the vast majority of the citizens want to get out whenever they can, as evidenced by 39 dead Vietnamese migrants stuck in UK container truck recently on the news, and that's only what's been reported, unfortunately.
Love Vietnam also. Unfortunately with a socialist government the poor will not advance. The communist members get all the benefits of the tourists dollars and investment and make much more than the average man off the streets. There is no movement by the government to help the average man making $300 a month. The government like unions in America will only hire friends and members.
Hi Ken! - I watch all your videos, very plain English, simple, the truth. It’s so important to have that quality of salesmanship like you have. Humble. My time in Vietnam is much different than in Florida because I don’t speak Vietnamese, I’ve learned to listen much more than talk. I use my cell translator and it’s great.
I’ve been in the Real estate/ PM field for 50 years now, I just nod in agreement with your advise.
Please keep it up, great information and delivery.
Dan
We appreciate you buddy. Keep up the great work.
Glad to hear you share my sentiment. Studied there in 2015 and a big takeaway was how SAFE I felt coming from the US. Yes I experienced petty theft but never ever was I scared for my safety.
You have to be careful as my late dad got scammed and attacked. He got nearly $1000 US dollars stolen from him.
U r correct. I never feel like im in danger in vietnam (born in vn and raised in us. I visit often). I live in Philadelphia. Next to a million dollar neighborhood u find full on drug addict homeless camps and shootings every week. I love philly and new york but it's such a dangerous country.
It's nice to hear VN is safe place to visit and live. I want to visit VN soon. It's my mother land.
SAFE for expats, depends on how powerful your passport is. Not SAFE for locals.
Is it because it's too dangerous in the US?
Thanks for sharing this. Great chat, great information, and enjoyed the scenery as you drove around.
Thanks for watching
Enjoyed your talk. I definitely feel much safer in Vietnam compared to the U.S. just be careful crossing the street 😬 Also, my Vietnamese wife of 5 years fits everything you said, she is amazing and I’m so glad to have found her
I think you're restricting your definition of safety. Safety not only refers to crime but also public safety. The bottom line is how safe are you? If you fear for your life crossing the street or walking on the sidewalk, you are not safe. Vietnam is not a safe country. It may not have as much crime as the west but the public safety is shockingly terrible. And the police are completely useless.
try living like a ;local you wouldnt survive..your white prev is glowing
Thanks for sharing your experiences which are as riveting as it can possibly be. You have a fascinating talent of telling stories in an unruffled manner.
Cousin! This is so fascinating! I can't believe I am only learning about this channel now! Will be bingeing the channel! =) Great job!
Thank you for following our channel and welcome!
Hello Ken, thank you for sharing your experience with us...much appreciated...Cheers
Love you videos Duong. I've been thinking about moving to VN in a few years. Might need your service in the near future. 👍
Very well explained on the properties and land in Vietnam.
Appreciate your video! Very insightful and accurate. I'm a VN currently living in SF and have been to Vietnam many times since the 90s and have seen 1st hand how Saigon has developed. Back then, a US passport was like honey to a swarm of bees. I am very happy and glad that VN women are more educated and career minded now than before. I lived in Singapore (had a startup) for a short time in 2005 and saw how Singaporean women were and was very impressed with how they view and carry themselves. VN women are starting to be at the level which is great. I'm in my late 40s now w/ a family so frequent travels to Asia is rare. I will always have ❤ for the VN ppl and one item on my bucket list is to do philanthropy there. I have visited a few temples in Saigon, Can Tho, Phu Qui island, etc. but I want to do more. While the ppl in the city are doing well, the folks in the countryside are left behind and the lifestyle gap gets wider and wider. It's good to see you making that leap to living in VN and building up a business there. Your videos are very informative and appreciated. I've interacted w/ all types of ppl in VN and the loudest folks in the crowd are the ones with the least $$ while the most quiet non flashy ones have the most $$.
Most of expatriates in any country face the dilemma of the truth! Also Western world is no exception but little twisted! I like your honesty and straightforward attitude.I’m planning to visit Vietnam . I find your videos very helpful and informative.
As always, do your deep research before committing. Just a few facts that you might find helpful to your research ... Hanoi is most polluted city in Southeast Asia, and that's one of the reasons Covid-19 have been killing way more Vietnamese than citizens of neighboring countries, as persistent pollution severely damage lungs and make them vulnerable to infections. The young, the old, and the handicaps are permanent 5th class citizens under Commie regime, as the disadvantaged members of the society are often taken advantages of by others with no safety net nor societal protection whatsoever (fairly common sights are tattered pre-teeny kids and old men and women in their 60's, 70's begging or selling lottery tickets on the streets), and almost everyone 95% of population get abuses by the utterly corrupt and brutal Vietnamese Commie regime as their lands can be robbed by it anytime. Even during the pandemic when most countries provided aids to their citizens, the ruling Vietnamese Commies not only didn't provide aids (only about 1% received them and those were usually the members of privileged Commie ruling class or their own associates. Yes, they took citizens' tax money to selectively give it to themselves) coordinated with each other to exploit the citizens even more with their dangerous nostril test kits (made by their shell company Việt á) that they falsely claimed of having been approved by World Health Organization (WHO). The result was deadly, as tens of thousands of people died needlessly. Yes, these ruling Vietnamese Commie lowlifes saw the pandemic as another great opportunity not to help but to make money out of the already indigent Vietnamese citizens most of whom could barely survive after being steered like animals by the brutal Vietnamese Commie military police into barbwired, unhygienic quarantined areas sleeping on the floors with inadequate food, water, toilet, beds, and medicine. All true. Do your research. Caveat emptor! Search for patients lying on concrete floors in hospital corridors and even under beds from Google Images. Torrential floods essentially all over the country half of the year, while HCM is a sinking city. Good luck with your decision!
Loved this kind of video for a change, kinda felt like more personal talk but at the same time informative 👍🏻 should do this more often 😊
It is a good video but bad advices 🤔
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A “gold digger” 👍🏼👍🏼 would be more of a natural female genius who understands her value and the value of a legit man. Therefore she is more likely to embrace her femininity roll and provide ☮️ to a legit man, (high value man)
totally agreed with on the issues of trust with local people and the dating scene in Vietnam .Vietnamese women are smart and intelligent . They are certainly not easy picking as being portrayed in the Hollywood Vietnam war movies
Excellent video, packed with useful information.
That was a really good, first person, record of experience.
Vietnam is Vietnam. Simple as that.
Living in Vietnam for 22 years-this is true. Vietnamese do not think they are in the wrong where Americans would, and it's cultural. Cheating is ok, and most of them are not faithful. Vietnam has a money driven society
😂😂😂 đâu phải tất cả 😂😂 ngu dốt
Cool video. Amazing that you can eat com tam (broken rice plate) 3 times a day. I can almost do the same, but may be once a day.
As a retire Viet Kieu who like beaches/ocean, Vietnamese food, Vietnamese woman (my wife), Vietnam is such an ideal place for visit or long term stay (around 6 months per year). Especially, as you mention, medical service is now more modernized and much cheaper than the US. Not to mention the cost of living is much much more affordable than developed countries and the luxury of quick and easy travel to all the ASEAN countries, Australia and New Zealand, East and South Asia.
I have decided that Vietnam is where I will only come to see my mother until she passes and that the end of Vietnam is in my heart.
You should do this more, great format! I kmow the women u r talking about, I did my MBA in Vietnam with University of Hawaii, they were all like that, I was shocked, real GO-GETTERS, SMART and Excellent English!!! peace.
Great video
I can see many similarities with my life here in Cambodia
Cheers Ken
I've spent a total of around 7 years in Vietnam over the years. I fell in love with it as soon as I got off the plane on my first visit in 2005. I feel so priveliged to have seen the incredible development of Vietnam since then. I spent 8 months of 2023 in Vietnam after a few years away and I was afraid that all the modernization would have adversely affected it but I was surprised to find that it still had the same 'feel' and the people hadn't really changed. The nightclub girls demanding you buy a bottle are definitely not that common and they are most 'working' girls and to be kept away from as in any city. The nightlife in Saigon is absolutely world class and you can find all kinds of things to cater for al tastes and budgets. I hope to be able to live the rest of my life there in future....
Great video. Love the content and sharing the life experience. As a Viet Kieu that's been back many times, i resonate with everything you're saying. Looking forward to part 2!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Thank you for this video, it's quite informative and accurate.
Good vibe Ken. Vietnam is amongst the safest countries to be in. Love it here.
Safe? Are you sure? Safety comprises many elements. As far as crime, VN is fairly safe. But public safety is a disaster. Never overlook the dangers in public safety in VN and other developing countries. VN public is shockingly hazardous. Also, the pollution will reduce your life span.
@@user-hjsjdhs23sdf All one 9-ball can take out your 3-points back in your home country without warning.. That is not an issue here. Hence, much safer than your place.
@@caribbeanexpat3927 First, you have no idea where I live. Second, VN is extremely polluted - air, food, beverages. Third, VN is extremely unsafe for driving and especially walking. These are facts. You're from the Caribbean so I understand you're not so sharp.
@@user-hjsjdhs23sdf OH.. another washed out old grumpy dinosaur 🦕 expat grumbling... is di best of yuh.. lol
U should move to new york
Safe and clean
Thank you for sharing your experiences. Also when you asked about eating simple for 30 days I said out loud Cơm Tấm :) LOL. It's so true.
I thought it was going to be Pho. lol
Having watched several of your videos, I really appreciated this video more than most. The discussion of understanding trust and gauging intent is very helpful (trust but verify!).
Thank you, brother, for continuing to update us viewers about Vietnam. You, definitely, are not lying when you said that Vietnam is safer than the U.S. (currently for Asians). Especially in cities such as Chicago, NY, SF--with all the anti-Asian sentiments... couldn't agree with you more.
Gosh, I'm glad I met my Vietnamese wife in 1998 in Nha Trang and not Saigon in 2024. She invited ME out to go dancing with her workmate and my fellow ex-army travelling friend. That was a bit dear, but from then on it was pho, coffee or a simple meal each day and trips on her motorbike. I wasn't even looking for a girlfriend, let alone a wife. We ended up living in Nha Trang for twelve happy years and now here we are 25 years later, still married, still in love with a teenage daughter in Australia. We all speak, read and write Vietnamese and English.
Thanks for the video, it's faultless and full of good information.
Trust no words. Wait and observe the actions.
I’m in the south in the US and recently started dating a north Vietnamese girl. What you say sounds very accurate, smart, focused on career and very hard working. Appreciate the broad view you provide.
Appreciate this sharing Ken, I really like this new video style, more relatable and personal
My impression of the dating scene: very similar to dating a Asian-born American/Canadian. The younger gen, ('1990+ ish) have gotten a taste of middle class money, and mixed with social media = asking for more than they are worth. Vietnam is a rapidly growing/modernizing country, but the attitude of some of the girls are exceeding the industrial pace thanks to social media
Eventually the mind virus will infect all countries and there will be no where for the passport bros to go.
I’ve been an Asian expat for 28 years. It’s what people do ; not what they say or smile at. Remember in Asian culture that a contract is not the conclusion of negotiations; it’s the beginning. South Koreans are infamous for reducing a 25 page contract to 4 lines, over time.A national sport.
Another great vid. I've lived and worked in Vietnam since 2005. When a VN person says "I know, I know". They probably don't.
Very informative video for me . I saved it to watch again. It covers everything. Thanks.
Great to hear!
thank you for sharing every aspect of your life in Vietnam ! From all the international fine dinning restaurants in Saigon to the health care system . It was really informative !
I like the phrase HENRY😂😂😂
This is my 3rd video watched from Mister KD, just today whilst on a rabbit hole of cheaper living outside of United States, and...The Ring Of Fire!??? LOLOL. I can only imagine how easily he captivates in meetings or group/friend settings. Great speaker & story teller. Appreciate the video Ken. New fan from Washington State/USA. ^_^
Hi...Doung, 4 things I learned from living in Vietnam. 1) The parent of the son usually stays with him and sometimes their wives don't get along too well with them. 2) Dog meat is openly sold on the streets of Hai Phong (where I live). 3) When the air-cond guy comes to your home to service your air-cond, if your bed is below the blower, they will just step onto your bed to reach the unit. 4) They sit on your couch with their sweaty shirt to take a break.
So what are the lessons learned from your experience
@@johnle231LOL
What did you expect ?
great video. Thanks for sharing your experience with us.
Very insightful and presented in a way that's easy to understand. Please continue the good work!
Thank you!
"I'll be eating my favorite food every day... as a challenge..."🤣🤣🤣
Awesome video !!
I live in Orange city, Orange California.
Lived in Hancock Park and Encino Valley as well.
Back in the 70 - 80 's, L.A. was on and popping !!
Thank you for your time and posting. IMO, you tend to be more trustworthy when you are young (how many managers did I believe when they never even thought about completing their agreement), and as you grow, you realize many people are not trustworthy. I am really thinking about retiring in Vietnam. Luckily, I'm old, single, and happy. :)
Ken , i will definitely get in touch with you soon, I'm planning to set up my business in Vietnam 🇻🇳 ❤
Nice summary. That meal you ate 3x a day is wonderful. I could eat that easily 3x a day. When i was overseas in a rural area, I ate literally beans and rice twice a day and never got tired of it by varying the spices and/or herbs I added.
Fantastic video….one of your best on many levels. Your message and production (audio/video) presentation is big improvement. Big Fan of your channel
Envoyed your insight and your thougts in this video. Informative as usual but also with a personal aspect 😊
wow....thumbs up for another excellent video. Thanks a lot for sharing. Already subscribed!
Awesome, thank you!
Thank you from Orange County, California. I appreciate the valuable content and your willingness to share your life experiences.
Goodday Ken,
OMG I have been waiting for a open honest no bullshit, call it as you see it video from day 1.
Had such a laugh regarding money & woman experience everything you did here in Australia but still I love my Vietnamese extended family.
Great, awesome video hit it out of the ball park.
Love those Vietnamese girls they were almost the death of me 15 years ago.
Best looking Asian girls hands down.
Thank you for your honesty.
Cheers
Louis Kats your number 1 Fan in Melbourne, Australia.
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Thank you Ken! What a great video!! I like your regular informative tubes but sharing all your personal information really hits home. I can relate so well because I met my gf in Saigon back in 2016 during my first visit to Vietnam. She's from Huế and now living in Đà Nẵng where I now plan to settle in the future. I'm Canadian Chinese so unfortunately I don't have your advantage of local language abilities so let your viewers know that is somewhat important if you plan to live there for any extended period time. You haven't really mentioned much about Đà Nẵng so perhaps you will do more in your future videos. Thanks again for a great video ❤
Da Nang is the best place to live in Vietnam
Nowadays, you can probably hear more Chinese spoken on Đà Nẵng beach than any beach in the world except maybe China or Taiwan. The Chinese has been buying a massive number of properties in Vietnam, even more than the local Vietnamese with regard to high-end units, until the recent real estate crash.
I visited Da Nang and Hue last September and loved both! 🙂
So the chinese can buy properties...what about whiteys ?@@thethaovatoquoc312
Where are these chinese hangouts? I don't think I have met one mainlader in Da Nang and I do speak mandarin@@thethaovatoquoc312
3:37 When I applied the same way when talking with foreign friends, it was very awkward. So when I want to let them know I'm still listening, I will just say "I'm listening." rather than "Yes?".
Interesting, its hard to identify, but the mood of your videos has seemed to change. Your content is still great, interesting and insightful, but maybe changing from more energetic and business to a more personable and lifestyle presentation. Both are good, keep going strong!
Thank you for making this very informative video. 👍
Great clips, superb narrative, thanks for sharing 👍 😊 😀
Thanks for watching!
I go to VN twice a year,rarely go to Hi End place unless I want peaceful dinner,there are a lot places to have fun and joyful not spending too much money. Thanks for clip Duong
Nice video with interesting info, with one big error: In California you ARE allowed to legally own guns. However other states allow their residents to buy a bigger variety of firearms with fewer restrictions.
Attorney Duong referred to state rights and more particularly California state rights. California has some of the strictest gun laws in the United States. These laws include background checks for all gun sales, a mandatory 10-day waiting period for firearm purchases, and a limit on magazine capacity. In addition, California bans certain firearms categorized as assault weapons and requires individuals to obtain a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) to buy a gun. And California law prohibits the open carrying of handguns in most public places. That is what he meant.
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting What the attorney "meant" and what he "said" in the video are VASTLY different. Since you represent yourself as an attorney, I feel you should know better and not make misleading statements in your videos.
@nick_at_nite , please show us the right way to do it then. Think about the topic you want to discuss, prepare your video and audio equipment, record the video, edit it and then publish it. Being behind a keyboard and commenting on trivial matters is VASTLY different from actually doing and producing.
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting lol, what a joke...it seems that you're incapable of accepting any comments unless they're positive; most likely to boost your ego.
But if your definition of trivial includes providing inaccurate information, I wish your clients the best of luck when you represent them.
hahha wow I also guessed com tam. It is my all time favorite since I was a kid and I could not find com tam any where in America that is as good as the one in my neighborhood in Phu Nhuan. I had com tam every single morning and never got tired.
Great great video...i would love more videos like this.
Just came across your channel today and subscribed immediately. These videos take time and I appreciate it. Definitely appreciate your honesty and unfiltered approach with educating your viewers. At some point we should meet and discuss any services you have to offer as I am looking to invest in VN. Thanks buddy and good luck!
Welcome aboard!
Wow..incredible video! I like the new format, too
Another honest and good video. I'll have to come to a networking vent sometime in Saigon.
Well said & very true! Great video & always enjoy your stories!
You're the big brother I never had. Great contents.
That was your best video ever. Really good take on Vietnam.
Love your style of reporting ❤️ USA Phoenix Az. Great insight to culture.
Thanks so much!
Nice content and great to hear about your personal experiences and anecdotes. Great info here.
Thanks for watching
Great personal advise! I enjoyed your video and knowledge.
This video is fun and informative :) Thank you.
I’m so happy to see the quality life has improved so much in the past decade. Like you, I ve been in the US since I was a child. Im now 60. I’m having a lot of challenges understanding the Vietnamese culture, especially in the area of communication. Thank you for sharing your experiences. I’m learning quiet a bit from watching your videos. God bless!
Vietnam changing alots!!
You should travel to Vietnam more to see how Vietnam is beautiful today!!
Vietnam is your motherland & it’s your roots, it’s your blood.
You should see how your country getting better & growing rapidly fast & unbelievable!!
I was born from poor family in Northern, when I was kids everything is hard & suffering. But in last 2 decades, with free trades & Vietnam open bussiness with the world, it’s changing.
Plus, after US LOST, they’re mad angry & punish Vietnam. All Western & their Allie’s not dare to trades & bussiness with Vietnam.
At that times only China, Russia & ex-soviet country trade with Vietnam.
Vietnam did fews biggest mistake in the past, no deny & nothing to hidden. They’re kicked landlords & private merchants/bussinessman & its fails. I wasn’t born in that times yet.
But look at history, at that times they though it was right way. All they did was wish Vietnam is better & life up millions life, but it stupid & wrong, so it fails.
But after that, they learn hard lesson & changing!!
Now, Vietnam have more freedom than alots country & safety than alots country.
Alots of oversea Vietnamese chose move back to Vietnam as retired, back to their roots & surrounded by ppl who look same as them, same skintone, same race & same background.
In US & Western, no matters how smart, successful & beautiful ASIAN, they’re still facing racist.
Alots arrogant & violent racist hateful attacks towards to Asian, no matter EAST ASIAN OR SOUTHEAST ASIAN.
Us nowadays is fails & falling so fast so bad. They’re create more ridiculous stupid laws systems to protect drugs zombies, druggies homeless, thugs & criminals. Thrives stealing & guns points robbery get protect by legal laws. IF THEY GET CAUGHT, they’re facing softest punishment, what a jokes!!
Brutal violent criminals shooting & stabbing ppl to dead, can go away freely no caught no jails. Judges court teams & humanity foundation will find any excuse reason to downgrade their crimes to make them avoid LIFETIME IN JAILS, AVOID DEAD PENALTY.
They’re give CRIMINALS MORE FREEDOM, MORE PROTECT & MORE HUMANITY RIGHT THAN VICTIMS!!
US & Western use to be dream land & opportunities country. But it was 15-20-30-40y ago, not now!!
Vietnam still have alots problems as lacking infrastructure, tiny roads & always busy, lacking transportation as high speed train, metro. And corruption problems, i think it need fix & changing. But it not gonna changing in short times, it need generation to changing it step by step & slowly
But compare to Philippines, their country is independent long before Vietnam, use to be US Allies, free trade with the world long before Vietnam. But their country is damm poor. Gap between rich vs poor in Philippines is extra. Only big city have roads & infrastructure, outside city & small town, infrastructure is lacking & terrible, muddy roads!!
Indonesia is similar to Pinoys but a bit better.
Vietnam only open free trade with world after US STOP SANCTIONS VIETNAM. Just 30y & Vietnam nowadays is same level as Thailand & in alots of project it almost pass Thai.
Vietnamese oversea should travel to Vietnam & bring their family visit Vietnam to see your homeland changing.
Vietnamese ppl is beautiful, smart & hardworking & friendly & peaceful people!!
@@HauTran-sunfromsouth Agreed 100% 🙏
Good luck!!! Hopefully you are staying in Vietnam for good to enjoy all your freedom and healthy environment. How many well educated Vietnamese American came back to live?
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It's true about Viet being savers, I grew up in a western country where I'll spend more money and she doesn't spend. She saves so much because she doesn't care about high end brands and buy property instead
One of my big concerns in Vietnam is the disregard for the French *historical architecture* and there's little to no protection for these beautiful french buildings in HCMC. I know everyone wants to live in Saigon so the government needs to accomodate those people, and big corporation wants to have their HQ's there but why does the CBD have to be in District 1.. it could be in Thu Thiem across the water on empty land.. it broke my heart to see the terracotta tiled, wooden shuttered buildings in Q1, Q3 and Q10 demolished for modernist glass and concrete buildings.
“French heritage”??? You mean COLONIALISM!!! Is that the part you want our people to protect instead of modernize their city? Get the F*#* out of here!
Please stay civilized, courteous and respect each other's opinions.
@@duongglobalbusinessconsulting Delete my comment or block me if you want to but don’t expect me to respect people who wants Vietnamese to give regards to “French heritage”. That’s basically asking Vietnamese to give respect to French colonialism in Vietnam and the atrocities they caused.
@phan_le, u think now still in the 19 century? You need to seriously wake up your idea.
@@silent_sea749 I mean yeah they weren't necessarily good rulers, but don't destroy the beautiful architecture they built. People visit Kyoto for the ancient Japanese style cities, before the French arrived Saigon was a jungle, but they turned Saigon into the 'Pearl of the east', it was a much more beautiful and advanced city than other colonial states like Singapore or Hong Kong. If Q1/Q3/Q10 Saigon was still all french buildings, it would be the most attractive city in Asia or the world.. but Saigon is turning into a modernist concrete hole that will look like any other bland city in the world in the future if what's left isn't protected.
@3:55
I totally get that.
I worked with some Nepali people and they would also say 'yes' for agreement as well as to also communicate that they hear you / understand.
It was pretty frustrating but I figured it out and every time I had to ask if they mean 'yes' they understand or 'yes, I agree' just made them laugh.....because they would intentionally answer with another 'yes'.
Thank you Ken, much appreciated, happy new year, best wishes to you and your family in 2024. Regards, Thành 🇦🇺
Amazing overview. I'm learning so much.
Very insightful video. Thank you very much. I will be coming to Vietnam again soon I married a Vietnamese girl from Contin to, and I would like to start investing and start a business in Vietnam soon so I will be in contact with you the next time I am in Vietnam to do a consultation. Thank you.
One of the best vids I've seen since following. Lol.
Appreciate that
Thank you for all the months of information. I try to watch All your videos.
Glad you like them!
Thank you so much for detailed and informative video.❤
you are right on the dot. enjoyed your videos very much
Great video! Very informative. Thank you.
Much wisdom you shared thanks
I went to Vietnam in the 80 and 90 for project and VN are super nice people , and yes they also warn me about their thinking from different region
Ua, looks like it'll be a good video from that title alone =))
love this content very informative, pls more of this type of video
Insightful, and encountered so many scammers🙄.
Thanks for info
I went to Vietnam for 3 months and I pretty much ate Pho or com tam everyday because those are my favorite Vietnamese food and I think Com Tam is the most Saigon food
these are great, useful comments. thanks.,
Glad you like them!
Great content!
Very informative video. Thank you, Ken :)