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Originally Posted by SingViet

This is all too normal in today's world. When you are rich, people treat you well. When you are down and out, they simply push you away. I still remember when i decided to venture in Vietnam many years ago, i got so many remarks that i am crazy to venture into a WAR TORN country. People laugh at me, mock at me. I don't deny that my first year in HCMC was tough, i stay in a rented room with my wife (gf then) and spending every penny was tough. But i was determined to change my luck. When my business started to do better, i moved into a 3 storey house. Then life became better. But still, lots of Singaporeans still jeer at me. I remember that when i first invested in a house there, i used up around 70% of my savings but i was clear minded enuff to know that i will reap returns quite fast. My luck changed after i started to invest in properties and stocks. Since 2005 when lots of Singaporeans started to venture into vietnam, i got many request to show them around, introduce them to govt officials etc. Those who used to laugh at me changed their views of me. Now back in Singapore, i can say i am at least better that most of the singaporean friends i know. But nowadays, i am indifferent. I don't enjoy friend's company. Its easy to have friends, but true friends are hard to come by. if you have one true friend this lifetime, u are damm lucky

Congratulations for making a bundle in Vn properties and stocks. IMHO, for Vietnam, who dare wins