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Raising thousands of snakes, young man earns half a billion dong a year

Thousands of "ran ri voi" (Subsessor bocourti) and "ri ca" (Homalopsis buccata) snakes raised by a young man from the Mekong Delta in cement tanks at his farm bring an annual income of half billion dong.

Vietnamese man speaks multiple accents well, earns millions of dong per minute

Tran Thien Trung’s videos showing him mimic other people’s voices often moves people from surprise to admiration. His videos on the internet have attracted 1-2 million viewers.

Vietnam's rare doll makeup business finds a global market

With his family’s support, a Vietnamese artist combines creativity and craftsmanship to breathe new life into dolls, attracting a growing international clientele.

Business etiquette training in Vietnam sees surge

Business etiquette courses, still a relatively new concept in Vietnam, are gaining traction as companies invest heavily to elevate their staff’s interpersonal skills.

Transforming time: the inspiring ascent of Hanoi's watch hospital founder

Once a humble shoe shiner on the streets of Hanoi, Van Truong has emerged as a master watch repair expert, heading the renowned "Watch Hospital."

Vietnamese artist transforms watch faces into miniature artworks

In a unique fusion of art and precision, Vietnamese artist Vo My Linh has carved a niche for herself by painting miniature masterpieces on watch faces.

Crafting luxury: The art of diamond-encrusted dental jewelry

Ngoc Anh, a Vietnamese artisan, has transformed his fascination with grillz into a thriving business.

Self-taught Vietnamese doll-maker captivates foreign collectors

Find out how a Vietnamese university student transformed his hobby of making ball-jointed dolls into a thriving business.

Artisan in Ho Chi Minh City uses 24K gold to revive broken ceramics

In HCM City, Mr. Nguyen Le Uyen Vien meticulously uses 24K gold to patch and mend broken pieces, reviving souvenirs with new beauty.

The job of a food reviewer: occupational 'hazards'

Food reviewers have opportunities to eat delicious food, earn high income, and earn the respect of restaurant owners.

Young people earns millions of dong a month from food reviews

Eating and reviewing food is a new career in Vietnam. Active and prestigious food reviewers can earn tens of millions of dong a month.

The professional ethics of food reviewers

Many food reviewers praise dishes and restaurants lavishly in their posts on social media even though they never try the products of the restaurants.

Odd jobs: tapping durian, smelling jackfruit, massaging coconut flowers

Not many people can take these jobs, so those who assess the quality of fruits just by touching or smelling can earn millions of dong a day. Their service quality is better than any modern machine.

Farmers earn billions of dong a year from raising worms

Worms are bringing revenue of billions of dong a year to farmers.

Unusual job: 'Peeling' tree trunks to collect wine

Planting trees is not only for fruit or wood but also for wine.

The man who has been ‘beautifying’ corpses for 30 years

Working as a cadaver carer for many years, Kim said he sometimes becomes tired and exhausted. But he has never considered giving the job up because he feels sorry for the dead, who are washed and made up for the last time in their lives.

Families find hornet hives and grow bee pupae

In recent years, many households in the central province of Nghe An have ventured into the forest to capture hundreds of nests to use in the garden.

Odd job: green mussel harvesting

Green mussels are available all year round, but people in Tran Van Thoi district (Ca Mau province), meet in groups when the wind blows south, as that is the best time to forage for mussels.

Man spends half year to make titanium coats, sells for VND25 million

Many unusual products exist in Vietnam: acid-resistant coats made of titanium; paper made from elephant dung; and jewelry made of snake bones.

Odd jobs in HCM City: ripping up jeans for money

Only one man does this unique job – ripping up jeans to create new models. For tens of years, the job has brought him high income as well as an interesting life.