Sam
@samsaigon
Vietnamese citizen
Forum posts
27
About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Saigon
Speaks English and Vietnamese
Registration: 16 March 2015
Why some VietKieu succeed while others dont? by andyhrboss
Hello I have seen many VietKieu came back to Vietnam, failed, lost money then ran back to US or Canada or wherever with resentment, angry and in cases hatred for the local Vietnamese. This post is not to discuss that but rather an attempt to ...
As long as you have good connection to the local authorities, level of authorities depending on one's capital investment. Read More
Cost of constuction for a house? by Saigon Visitor
Does anyone have good information on the cost of construction in HCMC or Bien Hoa? I have land (with a single floor home) in Bien hoa. It is 6m x 33m on a busy street. I want to remove that house and build: a basement (below ground), ground floor, ...
The lowest contraction is $250 per sqm incl. demolition and complete construction. Don't try to do it yourself here as it even frustrated to the local with all the paper work and local authorities' hassle all the time. Read More
Western Hired Driver?
Driving in Vietnam is not only frustrated with local traffic but also with local police, not to mention taking care of the vehicle anywhere you go from lost car part to lost the whole vehicle. Do you still want to drive yourself or ring me to drive ... Read More
What does one can buy as property for 250 K USD ? by Ceevee369
Not having a crystal ball telling us how prices will increase, or how the bubble will burst, but we鈥檇 like to hear opinions / advise what one can buy for around 5.5 billion VND these days. We need space. Like 100 SQM or 3 BR鈥檚 but ...
Firstly, foreigner is not allowed to purchase a house but an apartment indeed. Secondly, you can't get a 100 spm house at 5.5 billion vnd as price has been up and up day by day. Thirdly, if you insist to buy a house instead then you must have ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
I have been in the country for several years and speak some Vietnamese. I have been working on my pronunciation for some time. Why do some people understand everything I say and others nothing. I have been on this forum before and have not received ...
I reckon the problem might be the Vietnamese accent (northern, central or southern accent). Even the Vietnamese in the south does not entirely understand the norther accent or some part of central accent and vice versa. The central Vietnamese can ... Read More
Self Drive Car Rental by dathancna
Ok. So I'm really excited to get my license in a few days. The next thing I am looking at is car hire. Does anyone here know of any self drive car rental here in HCM? Do they rent out cars without drivers to foreigners with the Vietnamese B2 Driver ...
That car owner take the risk so they must charge higher, you got it? You are also worried about your 450 bucks vs to their 45,000 bucks, you got the picture? They don't know you but you want them to trust you? Do you trust them with your 450 ... Read More
Possible to buy a house/apartment/flat in Ho Chi Minh ? by MarcusKS
Hi, As per subject, I'm ( Malaysian )planning to buy a house/apartment/flat in Ho Chi Minh. My budget will be around USD 20K. My wife is Vietnamese and she have no idea that this amount enough to buy or not, therefore, i would like to seek ...
With this budget, I think you should buy house along the metro line to save your travel time in between downtown and your house for instance along national highway 22 to Cu Chi but it has rather slow development, otherwise along way to Suoi Tien ... Read More
moving to work in Vietnam by VanRoss
I'm going to take another stab at getting advice from people about this. I realize I'm going over well-trod ground with this topic. I'm considering a move to Vietnam at some point. I like the country but have only been there over the ...
There is a huge great expat community those can give you a hand as they might adapt Vietnamese culture. Welcome to Vietnam Read More
moving to work in Vietnam by VanRoss
I'm going to take another stab at getting advice from people about this. I realize I'm going over well-trod ground with this topic. I'm considering a move to Vietnam at some point. I like the country but have only been there over the ...
Don't think. Just do it. You always have a chance of jumping in and jumping out as you like. No regrets just fun. Don't worry about any more as this country will give you more than you expect as long as you have an open attitude and I ... Read More
Accomodation in Ho Chi Minh City by Delgun
Hi, I am considering a work opportunity in Ho Chi Minh City. Can anyone advise on a good district to live in that would be suitable for a family with a 6 year old and a 1 year old? Ideally somewhere close to good schools, about 30 mins from the ...
In fact, the city is not too big so you can literally stay wherever he would like and still be in short driving distance. School, job, entertainment are within your reach. If you need more information you should give more requirements details to be ... Read More
Urgently looking for a translator by kvoronov
A friend of mine got in a serious motorbike accident in Saigon. He is in a hospital in a state of coma and (as far as the doctor in the hospital says) he needs a brain surgery. We struggling to get a second opinion but the hospital doctor isn't ...
I think you had better off contact some international clinic sun as the International SOS for evacuation plan as it's getting to serious stage. Good luck to your friend. I can do but I only know more about dental terms Read More
Move permanently to Vietnam by svenne
Hello!! We ( my son , wife and son 1year) might move to Saigon within a year or so. We will probably stay in Saigon since it's easier to find work there. It's not our biggest wish, we would like to live more south since family lives ...
Too much info you want to know plus your wife is Vietnamese. So don't bother much. Get to Vietnam you and your wife can figure out everything Living expense for a family of 3 as little as $750 per month Your son can only attend Vietnamese ... Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
There's always good and bad coming along the way. Sorry about your bad experience and hope you get some one nice later on Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
Having read through all comments I agree all of them are correct: language, police hassle, registration hassle, commission etc. However, have you ever thought of: Can you speak Vietnamese? Do you know how much the local pays for the same room? Can ... Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
Then learn the local language, looking for ads in local language. Here you go, no drip off. But please do remember, your overcharge is to pay for official paper work to have a foreign in the house which is much more hassle in comparison to renting ... Read More
setting up Vietnam office of foreign company? by gg1965
Hi all, I understand that setting up a new company in Vietnam is a complicated process - but does anyone know of, or have experience in setting up a Vietnam (local) office of an existing foreign company? What is involved? Thanks g
I reckon you might want to contact TMA as they are working with partners like you or if you want yhen I can connect you with them since my brother is working for TMA in testing network currently. Read More
setting up Vietnam office of foreign company? by gg1965
Hi all, I understand that setting up a new company in Vietnam is a complicated process - but does anyone know of, or have experience in setting up a Vietnam (local) office of an existing foreign company? What is involved? Thanks g
A rep office is always a rep office as it should be. So you can't really do anything else if you want to operate legally. Even you know all the steps but you will have time when being hassle with paper work that mainly caused by an officer which ... Read More
Kids education 8 and 10 years old by Movinghome123
I was born in Vietnam but currently hold a Canadian passport. I think I can get a Vietnamese passport easily. I do have my original birth cerficate still. Few questions. 1. If I move to Vietnam to live for extended period of time, can I send ...
I am different from you. Totally opposite to be exact. I am from Vietnam and care a lot for my children's education. I am preparing for my children's overseas university (although I wish them would study overseas from much younger age, I ... Read More
Retail visual design consultant by Hawk JW
Hi everyone I am visiting HCM in May I am hoping to relocate to HCM in the near future I have 20 years of retail merchandising and store design experierence with leading companies in the UK and South Africa Would love to chat if anyone has retail ...
Dear John. My family has been working metal work for more than 2 generations. I wonder if you are interested in Read More
setting up Vietnam office of foreign company? by gg1965
Hi all, I understand that setting up a new company in Vietnam is a complicated process - but does anyone know of, or have experience in setting up a Vietnam (local) office of an existing foreign company? What is involved? Thanks g
Not only open a foreign office, open a local office for a local business is a bloody pain in the butt for most local. There are middle men will handle all the job for you with a negotiable price. You can find easily or I can help if you need. Read More
difference between HCMC and Saigon by khanh44
Hi, was just curious what's the difference between the HCMC and Saigon forum? Aren't they the same city? And can I make a suggestion for future expansion of this forum to have a Can Tho or mien tay forum section?
In short, Saigon is preferred by those love it the old way by all mean and HCMC is preferred by those love it the new way by all mean. Read More
Clueless in Saigon and need your help by AnEyeOnSaigon
Hi there expatters. I'm in Saigon during April visiting family and have very little idea of what to do here. I'd love to hear your recommendations. It would probably help if I introduce myself so that you can frame your recommendations ...
You seem a kind of person who is hard to please. I think you are a Vietnamese by the end so I think you should be a Vietnamese for a while. You are not stranger here anyway. Enjoy and have fun Read More
Kids education 8 and 10 years old by Movinghome123
I was born in Vietnam but currently hold a Canadian passport. I think I can get a Vietnamese passport easily. I do have my original birth cerficate still. Few questions. 1. If I move to Vietnam to live for extended period of time, can I send ...
1. Local public school allows Vietnamese citizens. Alternatively, local private school can offer your kids local education and school fee starts from $100/month/child, school provides Vietnamese education. 2. 100% International school fee starts ... Read More