{
  "id": 17173414,
  "title": "I'm raising two sets of twins in Vietnam. Leaving Boston made it more affordable.",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/im-raising-two-sets-of-twins-in-vietnam-leaving-boston-made-it-more",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T04:16:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Business Insider",
    "slug": "business-insider",
    "url": "https://www.businessinsider.com/american-family-raising-kids-vietnam-hcmc-twins-travel-affordable-2026-10"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Marissa Goldstein and her husband relocated to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, in 2016 with their twin children and began raising four children in total. Goldstein, an entrepreneur from Boston, found the city's low cost of living and child-friendly culture appealing. Despite high international school fees, the family appreciates the cultural experiences, travel opportunities, and affordable healthcare in Vietnam. They live in a serviced apartment near the city center and spend about $1,000 a month on groceries. Schooling is their biggest expense, with international school fees ranging from $8,000 to $30,000 per child per year. The family remains active travelers, visiting countries like Thailand, New Zealand, and Sri Lanka, making Vietnam their \"launchpad to the world.\"",
  "summary": "Marissa Goldstein finds predictability scary and thrives in chaos. She's happily raising four kids in Vietnam.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "CNA - Business",
        "title": "Vietnam sets 65% state ownership floor for major banks, to retain control of strategic groups",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/vietnam-sets-65-state-ownership-floor-for-major-banks-to-retain",
        "published": "2026-10-29T02:51:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Vietnam sets 65% state ownership floor for major banks, to retain control of strategic groups",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/vietnam-sets-65-state-ownership-floor-for-major-banks-to-retain-17004286",
        "published": "2026-10-29T03:48:19.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}