Hapiness1988
Vietnamese citizen
Forum posts
61
Contacts
12
About me
Vietnamese
Speaks English, Vietnamese
Registration: 27 May 2018
hope to take Vietnam classes
The university of Sciences, Social and Humanities on Dinh Tien Hoang, D1 Read More
Looking for a kitten! by chris_cooper_25
Hi all, I've just moved to D7 in Saigon, and would like a kitten to come and live with me and my flat for the next few years! Does anyone know where I could get one? Or any other suitable alternatives? I've read about ARC rescue - does ...
Hi Chris, Have you found any kitten yet? If not, I suggest you to logon this group on facebook, there are many kitten and dogs need homes everyday. 鈥淴in cho t岷穘h ch贸 m猫o鈥� with 154k members. Most of the ads are from ... Read More
Where to learn Vietnamese Language ?
Hi Deepak, You may need to think of the purpose of learning Vietnamese (1) you wanna learn basic daily conversations or (2) fundamentals of Vietnamese language (grammar). If (1), you can find some local friends to chit chat or some useful groups ... Read More
Where to learn how to cook Western food at weekends? by Hapiness1988
Hi all, I would like to learn how to cook Western foods as well as fine dining. Does anybody know where to learn at weekend? I am working from Mon to Fri, so I can only make it at weekend. Appreciate your advice. Thank you. Ri Ni
Wow, you have the very wide knowledge in food of many countries. :o You suggest a good idea of posting a new thread with the interesting title as well. (y) Thanks a lot for your information. P/s: Are you teaching cooking? :P Regards, Ni Read More
Need helps on issues of living in Saigon, share here - 2018 by Hapiness1988
If you have any questions about regulations, accommodation, Vietnamese's culture, what to do, where to go, how to deal with troubles here, etc,... you can share. I will do the best of my experience/knowledge to help :)
The charges change in June: SMS service VND11,000, Internet Banking Service VND11,000. And VCB also charges some amount when you withdraw or transfer money ranking from VND3,300 to VND7,700. Read More
Need helps on issues of living in Saigon, share here - 2018 by Hapiness1988
If you have any questions about regulations, accommodation, Vietnamese's culture, what to do, where to go, how to deal with troubles here, etc,... you can share. I will do the best of my experience/knowledge to help :)
Yes, you can receive deposited funds in the account. The deposit in my VCB account is 50,000VND. Read More
Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678
Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks
@Vagabondone As you said I had no experience on divorce, so I would like to ask you 2 questions to expand my knowledge (1) Can you tell me what average amount do the husband pay for the wife to support one child in USA? (2) When they divorce, do ... Read More
Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678
Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks
Through your sayings (including 鈥淚 hope鈥�), I acknowledge that I cannot help you to find out your desired answer. You know once you post this thread, you will see many unwanted answers due to personal ideas. I also know that expats here ... Read More
Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678
Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks
Hi, No need to guess my birthday, I can confirm with you I was born in 1988. I am here to help expats on matters regarding authorities, Vietnamese lifestyles,...(100% you will doubt about my help) but I still want to say my main purpose. And I ... Read More
Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678
Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks
I don鈥檛 mind what they say :) Just give ideas and I am sure there are those who understand my point of view and those who tried to think it in the negative ways, it is very normal in life, right? The host of this thread should be happy ... Read More
Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678
Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks
LMAO Pretty sure Hap was saying the brother-in-law was mean, not "what means brother-in-law". Thanks for the laugh :-DThere's that Vinglish again. Happiness, no he is not mean, the mother and mother-in-law refuse to let him see the ... Read More
Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678
Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks
@Ciambella: At my first point, I didn鈥檛 mean to compare the amount, I know the amount depends on their situation. There are some posts in this thread said that 6mil - too much or nothing, no need to support bla bla... so I just told them that ... Read More
Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678
Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks
:) Tuition fee for 1 child at BIS/IS: 40-45 mil/ month, Fee for servant and other fee: 10 mil. 50-55mil/month for 1 child => 2 children: 100-110mil/month There are some real examples for you guys to see, can visit this link: ... Read More
Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678
Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks
Do you really think every foreigner is able to pay 100 mil. Dong a month? 100 million Dong in Vietnam? You must be joking. :lol:Regret to say that I am not free to joke. It is just simple that you cannot pay, doesn鈥檛 mean others cannot too. Read More
Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678
Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks
Thumbs up for KerryHCM. I know a friend, her husband is American, they just divorced and he supports her and her 2 children 100mil/month. So with the host of this post, I think you paid much less than others. Read More
Vietnam income tax
Hi, You can visit this website: incolaw.com They consult many fields in legal services. Hope it helps Regards, Ni Read More
Where to learn how to cook Western food at weekends? by Hapiness1988
Hi all, I would like to learn how to cook Western foods as well as fine dining. Does anybody know where to learn at weekend? I am working from Mon to Fri, so I can only make it at weekend. Appreciate your advice. Thank you. Ri Ni
Hi, The matter is I don鈥檛 know the taste of Western ingredients so cannot know which ingredients can mix well with each other. Usually, In Vietnamese foods, we can often season with salt, fish sauce, but with Western food - I don鈥檛 know ... Read More
Where to learn how to cook Western food at weekends?
Hi all, I would like to learn how to cook Western foods as well as fine dining. Does anybody know where to learn at weekend? I am working from Mon to Fri, so I can only make it at weekend. Appreciate your advice. Thank you. Ri Ni Read More
Hairdresser for curly hair. by Carly Starr
Might be a long shot but I have extremely, curly hair and I was wondering if any other curlies out there know of a good hairdresser that knows how to manage curls in HCMC? Or anywhere in the surrounds ?I'd be happy to travel, within reason every ...
Hi, I often go to the hair shop at Thao Dien pearl named FM Beauty Space. The hairdresser鈥檚 name鈥檚 Vuong, there are many expats doing their hairs here as well. You can try. Regards, Ni Read More
Cat adoption by dfer666
Hi there, I am looking to adopt a kitten. If anyone has a litter of kittens and is interested in giving them away, I don't mind coming around to get one. Cheers!!!
My friend is looking for people like you. Do you have facebook account? I can send you her facebook then you can see many many cats in her house finding the new owners. If you are interested, private message me your facebook account. Ni Read More
Badminton Club - All levels welcome by SB HCMC
Hi badminton players, I have a group that plays regulary on Wednesday mornings at 11am. We are looking for extra players if anyone would llike to join us. Location: Tao Dan Sports Centre, District 1 It is a friendly and social group. Contact me ...
Would like to join, is there any game at weekend instead of Wed mornings? Ni 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 ...
Have you tried to surf Capitaland鈥檚 projects such as: Vista Verde in D2, Feliz en Vista in D2, and the lastest launch project in D4 named De La Sol. I think they meet your budget and expectation, they will consult you professionally in real ... Read More
How a foreigner can create a dancing school in Vietnam for kids!
Hi George, You can liaise with this company: http://www.incolaw.com/practice-areas/#faqId=2293 Regards, Ni Read More
Looking for a Motorbike for Sale
Hi, At Mancave on Quoc Huong street, Thao Dien ward, D2. The owner is from Australia, he sells many kinds of secondhand motorbikes. Regards, Ni Read More
Getting Engaged by Sonic_Jelly
Hi Guys and Gals I have been living in Vietnam for a few years and have met a lady. We are in a relationship and I would like to get engaged. I know for getting married that you need loads of paperwork but what do I need just to get engaged? ...
Hi Sonic, The common traditional engagement procedures in Vietnam are: 1. Her parent will ask for a fotune-teller to choose amd decide the day and time which suit your age and her age first. 2. On the chosen day, you will wear traditional custom - ... Read More
Looking for a service for Resident Card with a Reasonable Price by Nedd
I had my Temporary Resident Card which will expire soon. This card was based on my Work Permit, but I want my new card will be based on marriage (with Vietnamese), hence its validity time is longer. My last service provider was focused on ...
You can refer to this thread for exact documents needed: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=541937 Read More
how to get long term visa, i already married a vietnamese girlfriend by rlhull
I'm an American living in Saigon and just got married with my Vietnamese girlfriend and now would like to know about getting a long term visa can anyone help?
Refer to this thread: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=541937 Rgds, Ni Read More
Saigon: Leave clothes or other things for charity?
Hi, On 177 Tran Nao street, D2. There is a temple named Dieu Giac and an orphanage with a lot of orphans from 7 years old to 28 years old. You can contribute your clothes here. Read More
Looking for a service for Resident Card with a Reasonable Price by Nedd
I had my Temporary Resident Card which will expire soon. This card was based on my Work Permit, but I want my new card will be based on marriage (with Vietnamese), hence its validity time is longer. My last service provider was focused on ...
And I forget one important document from your wife is: KT3 (residence book - if she is not Saigon people). If she has no residence book, it is pointless to apply for a visa at HCM Immigrant Department. She can only aply for you at her hometown. Read More
Looking for a service for Resident Card with a Reasonable Price by Nedd
I had my Temporary Resident Card which will expire soon. This card was based on my Work Permit, but I want my new card will be based on marriage (with Vietnamese), hence its validity time is longer. My last service provider was focused on ...
One of the service providers said us "changing the Card from -based on Work Permit- to -based on "Marriage- is a more complicated process.. You need to go out of Vietnam and enter again with a new visa..and then you can apply for new ... Read More
Skin tanning experiences by Hapiness1988
I am interested in skin tan, but not sure how it works on me and how to tan well to have even skin tan. Anybody has experiences on this issue, please advise. Thank you.
@Andy Passenger, Most of men say to their spouses/girlfriends that their lovers are beautiful and no need to change..bla bla bla until men meet other more fascinated and beautiful women. I was in that situation many times. 馃槒馃槒 Read More
Skin tanning experiences by Hapiness1988
I am interested in skin tan, but not sure how it works on me and how to tan well to have even skin tan. Anybody has experiences on this issue, please advise. Thank you.
@Dear Ms CiamBella, I got it. Will try using Paula鈥檚 products for moisturizing. Thanks for your precious advices. Regards. Ni Read More
Skin tanning experiences by Hapiness1988
I am interested in skin tan, but not sure how it works on me and how to tan well to have even skin tan. Anybody has experiences on this issue, please advise. Thank you.
@Mrs CiamBella, thank you very much for your useful information. I had a look at Paula鈥檚 Choice website, the lists of products are nice and various, but one thing I really care is whether all of these products focus on whitening the skin? I ... Read More
Skin tanning experiences by Hapiness1988
I am interested in skin tan, but not sure how it works on me and how to tan well to have even skin tan. Anybody has experiences on this issue, please advise. Thank you.
Thank you, I will keep in mind :) Read More
Skin tanning experiences by Hapiness1988
I am interested in skin tan, but not sure how it works on me and how to tan well to have even skin tan. Anybody has experiences on this issue, please advise. Thank you.
https://www.google.com.vn/search?q=minh+tu&rlz=1CDGOYI_enVN735VN736&hl=vi&prmd=inv&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjN-YKb0MjbAhUNWysKHRtdD6QQ_AUIESgB&biw=375&bih=591#imgrc=dgonk9_W2TNWfM: Read More
Skin tanning experiences
I am interested in skin tan, but not sure how it works on me and how to tan well to have even skin tan. Anybody has experiences on this issue, please advise. Thank you. Read More
Real estate career and property management job market in Saigon
I am not an expat but I am working at real estate company. As far as I know about the commission sales for agents is ranking from 2-5% of Gross Price / apt Rgds, Ni Read More
Volunteering. by CHRISLANGTON
In a few months, I plan to stop working. I may continue to work part-time but I won't face the necessity of earning an income. What are the opportunities (in or near HCMC) for some kind of volunteer work? In the UK and USA, I've had ...
This is the very nice thought. I recommend 鈥淒ieu Giac temple鈥檚 orphanage on 177 Tran Nao, district 2. There are a lot of orphans there needing helps from benefactors like you. Thanks, Ni Read More
Got a Vietnamese friend need to get a china visa in HCM
Hi, Maybe, you got a visa but I still post here just in case you need. You can call this agent : http://ast.com.vn/. My company often do visas for expats here. The service is good, they know well about laws, so it will not take time for documents. ... Read More
Translation by Adrian Chow
Need help in translating these sentences from Vietnamese to English.... many thanks T么i 膽茫 hi峄僽 b岷 ! B岷 膽茫 n贸i d峄慽 v峄沬 t么i r岷 nhi峄乽 r峄搃 膽贸 ...
鈥淏TW, Hapiness mentioned that the word "g矛" is the phonetic spelling of "v矛" according to Southern Vietnamese dialect (the entire South Vietnam, not just the West). I don't think she's correct. The South ... 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 think 鈥溎戓骇y b矛nh鈥�, not 鈥溎戓骇y b峄憂鈥� because 鈥溎戓骇y b峄憂鈥� has no meaning in Vietnamese. 鈥溎愥骇y b矛nh鈥� means 鈥渇ill fully the tank鈥� ... Read More
Translation by Adrian Chow
Need help in translating these sentences from Vietnamese to English.... many thanks T么i 膽茫 hi峄僽 b岷 ! B岷 膽茫 n贸i d峄慽 v峄沬 t么i r岷 nhi峄乽 r峄搃 膽贸 ...
I finally understood you! You told a lie with me a lot. A man who loves me But I don鈥檛 love him I love another man but that man doesn鈥檛 love me My love is like a triangle shape And it makes my heart broken I wish my heart was a rock and ... Read More
My Future Aspirations by Tabbyman55
Hi all, I am Abby I am a 58 year old youngster. i am currently involved in Business in the UK and a Managing Director. I have extensive business experience in Retail and the Renewables sector. But my main ambition is to move to Vietnam. I would ...
Hi a youngster:), There are two prestige companies recruiting foreign teachers are: iev.edu.vn and iesc.edu.vn Also a facebook group named 鈥淪aigon Teachers鈥� where you can see many ads about 鈥淭eachers Wanted鈥� You are ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
For your further information. http://www.keppelland.com.vn/pdf/Guide_For_Foreign_Investors_FinalVersion_Soft.pdf Read More
Metaldetecting by GuestPoster567
Hi :-) I'm from Denmark and will arrive in Vietnam at around January to stay for about 4 month every year. I love [b]Metal detecting[/b] and would like to know if it is possible to buy equipment in Vietnam or if I need to bring it all by ...
Hi Maxidane, You can visit this page: http://maydopro.com/may-do-kim-loai-cam-tay/chi-tiet/may-do-kim-loai-cam-tay-gc-1001 to find out the Metal Detecting you need. Regards, Ni Read More
Metaldetecting by GuestPoster567
Hi :-) I'm from Denmark and will arrive in Vietnam at around January to stay for about 4 month every year. I love [b]Metal detecting[/b] and would like to know if it is possible to buy equipment in Vietnam or if I need to bring it all by ...
Big smiles when reading your comments :D Read More
Where to make friends by el_jefe_jef_fay
Hi guys, have been here for a month. Where are the best places to meet and make friends in Saigon? J
Thao Dien in district 2 is the place you can meet many expats and chit chat with them in bars. Read More
Internet recharge by Sabiharavi
Hi. Can anyone help me how to do internet recharge of mobifone as I can't understand Vietnamese. I m a sailor. I need urgent help.
Normally, if you are using Mobifone, if you want to use Internet (3G) , Mobifone will send you a message to instruct you to activate it. Do you receive any messages like this? Read More
Need helps on issues of living in Saigon, share here - 2018
If you have any questions about regulations, accommodation, Vietnamese's culture, what to do, where to go, how to deal with troubles here, etc,... you can share. I will do the best of my experience/knowledge to help :) Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
What province/city are you staying now in Vietnam? Regards, Ni Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, What province/ city are you living now in Vietnam? Regards, Ni Read More
Police Residence Registration by GuestPoster0147
Hi everyone We moved into an apartment in a tower building in Binh Chanh a few weeks ago. The landlords are Vietnamese people who just bought this apartment. We are their first renter. That's why we recently asked them if they registered us ...
"I am now renting a house in Da Nang, I have been here 3weeks and I still don鈥檛 even have a contract. I was supposed to sign it the day I moved I but I still don鈥檛 have one, she won鈥檛 even write that I paid her 45million, she ... Read More
Average salary for English teacher with no degree by Froyo3652
Hi all, I've got my first interview at an English center in Ho Chi Minh City later this week and I have no idea what is a fair number to start at when negotiating salary. I have essentially zero experience, and no degree, but I have a TEFL ...
"I have little experience, and no degree, but I have a TEFL certificate (not CELTA)" With a bachelor degree and a TEFL certificate (no experience) will begin with the salary of 17$. Read More