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Vietnam's Gig Drivers Trapped in High-Income Illusion
Vietnamese ride-hailing drivers are drawn by attractive monthly incomes of VND15-20 million, but this often comes at the cost of long hours and lack of social security benefits. Real net earnings are significantly lower, trapping many drivers in a cycle they struggle to escape.
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