Vietnamese expatriates in Canada struggle with rising cost of living
Vietnamese residents in Canada are facing significant financial pressure as food and energy costs continue to climb. With food prices rising over 30% since 2021, many are adopting strict austerity measures to cope with the inflation, exacerbated by fuel surcharges linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
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