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01.30.2025

Smiles Success Stories: Rising from Loss – Hien’s Journey from Vietnam to Japan

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Smiles Mobile Remittance, known as Japan’s most popular global mobile money transfer service, is dedicated to supporting hardworking individuals who send money to their families back home. Smiles helps create a better life for people working abroad and promotes peace and sustainability within the international community.

Loved by loyal customers since the beginning, Smiles is now excited to “Share Smiles” by telling inspiring stories from users worldwide. These stories showcase how Smiles Mobile Remittance provides its service to people determined to achieve their dreams and support their loved ones, no matter where they are.

Meet Hien!

Hello Smiles, my name is Hien. I am from Hung Yen province, known for its long history and famous for its longan fruit. Hung Yen is not only known for its wide rice fields but also for preserving the nation’s valuable cultural and historical traditions. This land has always been a great source of inspiration and strength for me as I grow. Currently, I am an engineer living, studying and working in Japan.

The most important person in my life is my mother. She is a strong role model who has worked hard to provide me with a bright future. My dream is to succeed in my career, build a stable life and always be a good child to my mother while showing love and care to others.

Hardships and challenges that made you a stronger person

One of the biggest challenges in my life was losing my father when I was very young. At that time, everything around me seemed to fall apart but those moments taught me how to become stronger, not just for myself but also for my mother, who had lost her life partner. I realized that I needed to be strong and steady to support her, not only as her child but also as someone who could be by her side and share her journey.

Proudest moment(s) since starting your journey living abroad

My proudest moment since starting my journey in Japan was when I successfully completed my tasks at work and was able to communicate with Japanese colleagues on the job. Not only in Japanese but also in every area, I will keep learning and improving to become a better person and reach my goals in the future.

Moreover, I am also lucky to have become a small member of the Smiles family. It was an important turning point, making me proud of myself and feel that I have grown a lot.

Life lessons and advice for living overseas

One of the important lessons I want to share from my time in Japan is the need to learn Japanese well. Japan has a unique culture, and knowing the language is key to integration. If you can’t communicate well, building relationships and succeeding at work is hard. So, take the time to learn Japanese seriously, it will help you feel more confident and create more opportunities in life.

Join the Smiles Family

Smiles strives to “Share Smiles” all over the world and aims to connect migrant workers in the international community. To join the Smiles Family in Japan, follow one of the Smiles Facebook Fan Pages:

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