Michael Chan
@MichaelChan
Singaporean looking for information about Vietnam
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Singapore
Speaks English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Learning Vietnamese
Registration: 13 December 2011
Starting good business with me ? Franchise coffe in Viet Nam. by L.Van
Hello all of friends, Our group has been building a coffe shop brand with style fast food and take away. We have 6 places with doing good business in a year. You interesting in this? invest not much money, Now, we have make dicussion to do. L.Van
Sounds interesting indeed!. Can you share the locations of these 6 outlets? Else you can PM me. Read More
flight/tickets by bluecheer
Can anybody give some information please,I am coming to Viet Nam in december this year and I can know buy a cheap oneway for $229,what I need to know is:- 1. do I need to have a return ticket ? 2. will the Vietnamese Embassy give me a 3 month ...
Hi Bluecheer, I have not travel on AirAsia to Vietnam before so I would not be able to comment on this. But I have booked one-way ticket with Jetstar, LionAir, Tigerair to HCMC and do not have this problem nor need to show proof from the ... Read More
flight/tickets by bluecheer
Can anybody give some information please,I am coming to Viet Nam in december this year and I can know buy a cheap oneway for $229,what I need to know is:- 1. do I need to have a return ticket ? 2. will the Vietnamese Embassy give me a 3 month ...
Would a Credit Card or a US1,000 bill be good enough to use as "Proof of onward travel" ? or am I asking for trouble ! serious. Sometimes, I do one way ticket travel as I have not decide when to return. Otherwise, when questioned, what answers do ... Read More
flight/tickets by bluecheer
Can anybody give some information please,I am coming to Viet Nam in december this year and I can know buy a cheap oneway for $229,what I need to know is:- 1. do I need to have a return ticket ? 2. will the Vietnamese Embassy give me a 3 month ...
Strangely enough, I visit HCMC every two months and have no problem ever but last week when I enter HCMC at the airport, the custom officer asked me to show him my return ticket. So I took out my smartphone and show him the email confirmation. He ... Read More
Learning to Play the Ukulele by vchlim99
Brought my uke with me, started learning the basics back home, wish there is someone in HCM who can coach me if not we can jam together with simple songs. :cool:
I have a friend who is in HCMC and export Vietnamese custom made Ukulele to US. He may be able to help. Either Teach or help you to buy a good Ukulele. I have PM you his email address. His Blog ID is Hue1964. Not sure if he is active. Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
Nashcat, There are already 214 + contributions and if the answer is not there ,then I can only say, Love is Blind and Marriage will be an Eye Opener for you. Step outside your own shoes and if someone else asked you the same question, what would ... Read More
headaches by christine thuy
is having headache recently. it hurt at the back of my head and get worse after my yoga class or at night. not sure if it was caused by blood pressure.i used to have low blood pressure but I have put it in control by practice Pilate and yoga,take ...
If its at the back of the head, it's not migraine. Migraine is either left of right side of the brain. Agreed with Charmavietnam, it's more nerve related. I use to have that. There are three things you can do. First two works for me. 1. Try ... Read More
Monthly support to Vietnamese GF a mistake? by NashCat
Met a great Vietnamese girl a year ago online, went to Vietnam for 3 months to meet her. Everything was great. She was beautiful and nice. Not a bar or party girl, and we hit it off the moment we met. She had a restaurant at the time, but, because ...
No Money, No Honey. Put this to the test ! Read More
We can't driving a car without Vietnam driver license??? Is that true by Stoney
I heard from people, in Vietnam, even you have a international driving license, you still can not drive a car.....is that true? What about motor bike, what about the tourist?
Since we are on the topic of driving and riding bike. As member of the ASEAN region, I can drive or ride in Malaysia and Thailand with my Singapore license. Can anyone shed some light on this if I can do the same in Vietnam as a ASEAN country ... Read More
First time to Saigon. Any Singapore Friends here? by happysin
Hi everyone, intro; i am a chinese guy from sin age 45 and staying at q5 area. any sin bros here to hang out?
Bro, English Hoh. Apologies. They are speaking Singlish. (Sing-apore Eng-lish) I understand every words ! Just came back last weekend from HCMC. Will link up next trip. Read More
I need help translating something into Vietnamese by VungTauDon
Can someone please translate the following into Vietnamese? It's a note asking my wife's cousin to buy my wife some flowers on our wedding anniversary and he doesn't speak or read English Cong, I am in America now and will not be home for our ...
Hi Don, Happy Anniversary! Saw your posting and maybe you can give your wife and family a surprise by arranging a Skype or other online chat through your cousin. I Skype with my friends in Tay Ninh and HCMC pretty often. I sometimes use Tango as ... Read More
karaoke bars with english songs by levis101
where can I find Karaoke bars here in district 7 & 1 which have english songs? I like vietnamese songs but I want to sing english songs too. and how much it cost per hour?
Hi I was also looking for good Karaoke joint but I noticed most of them uses a paper-based book to choose songs. Do they have those touch screen or using a mouse to select songs from a computer screen. This is much faster to find the songs. I ... Read More
Computer repair - data recovery by keno2
Does anyone have any recommendations for computer repair shop that speak english? Specifically one that can do data recovery from a fried hard drive.
How much does it cost depends on how bad the situation is. You mentioned that it's a "fried HDD". Can you start the computer in the setup mode and see the drive information. Most computer asked you to press F2 during boot up to see this. DO NOT ... 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, ...
@Jaitch Ha Ha!! Got a good laugh with the Howie Effect. That's a good one! @Howie - you need to go back to Can Tho and set things right ! Maybe install a few giant solar panels and aim it at Daklat! Read More
Hammock
Hi Sploke77, duyloi.com is good. I bought mine from Ban Mai. It's cheaper and quality is good. They have pricing for local and export version (not sure if they still have). They also have the mini ones for little kids. Good for rocking them to ... Read More
Vietnamese leaving Vietnam by ripfoily
Hi all, I tried looking around for a similar topic like this, but no surprise, I only find the other way around :P I have a question concerning a Vietnamese friend leaving Vietnam to come on a short stay visa to a country in Europe. All the steps ...
A little experience to share regarding the need to carrying money into the country as I am not too sure it's the same with other country. If a Vietnamese or any nationals want to come to Singapore without a Visa, a valid reason is needed if the ... Read More
Free Tour guide in Ho Chi Minh city by kevhost
We are English speaking volunteers. We are ready to help any travelers come to Vietnam. We just hope to make them safe and happy during their stay. That is reason we ready offer FREE guiders, exactly is travel volunteers. We knew a lot of obstacles ...
Hi I am Singaporean and is going to HCMC from 14 to 17 for a short holiday with my son, age 21. Though I have personally been to HCMC many times, I do not really tour the city. I am looking for local or expat guides to show us around the city. I ... Read More
Nu Scam had rear end kicked before. by Wild_1
Hi Gang, A couple month ago, I had this well-dressed guy and his pretty-faced sidekick, from Nu Scam, coming into my place of business and asked me to help distribute their products. I had never heard of them before, but having been in business ...
Hmmm.... was in touch with the rep and asked him about the link. Here is the reply..... what do you think......it'still a MLM model regardless :( Quote - "Thank you for the link. That's history. The company made the mistake of making claims that ... Read More
Nu Scam had rear end kicked before. by Wild_1
Hi Gang, A couple month ago, I had this well-dressed guy and his pretty-faced sidekick, from Nu Scam, coming into my place of business and asked me to help distribute their products. I had never heard of them before, but having been in business ...
Anatta Seriously, I have alway wanted to invest in real estate in VN. But there are too many restrictions and risks for foreigners. I believe right now, the ROI is also not as attractive as it was in the past. If you have some legit work around, I ... Read More
Is it time for Vietnam to legalize prostitution? by amberlulu
A friend of mine suggested that I start a new topic. So here it goes: Is it time for Vietnam to legalize prostitution? Well, according to VietNamNet Bridge 聳 Colonel Ho Sy Tien, acting head of the Investigative Police Agency on Social Order, ...
@Amberlulu - I understand, you can get fined for jaywalking, littering, chewing gum, not flushing the toilet, eating, drinking or smoking on the MRT? ... Which is why Singapore is alway refer to as a "Fine" city ! Ha! Ha! - the demand is always ... Read More
Nu Scam had rear end kicked before. by Wild_1
Hi Gang, A couple month ago, I had this well-dressed guy and his pretty-faced sidekick, from Nu Scam, coming into my place of business and asked me to help distribute their products. I had never heard of them before, but having been in business ...
Ha!... not too sure what other MLM are there. The other MLM that I am thinking.... maybe... Money Laundering Marketing. I heard FD interest rates in VN is 11%.:/ In Singapore it's only 0.45% pa :( I have a few friends who retired in VN and just ... Read More
Nu Scam had rear end kicked before. by Wild_1
Hi Gang, A couple month ago, I had this well-dressed guy and his pretty-faced sidekick, from Nu Scam, coming into my place of business and asked me to help distribute their products. I had never heard of them before, but having been in business ...
Howie, How are you? Still active huh? Great link. Not sure if you are aware.... they are having a product launch and recruitment in HCMC on August 10. Hope not too many (NO) Vietnamese going to sign up for this without knowing the whole story. ... Read More
Do TV's in Vietnam have 21 pin scart sockets? by sygon
Hello, I will be going to Vietnam soon and was wondering if the tv's especially older CRT Tube types, have the 21 pin skart sockets like the TV's in europe. I beleive that Vietnam uses the NTSC TV system like the US, so I suspect the TV's do not ...
Indeed ! Great information regarding shopping online from VN. I guess for around 10 bucks to get a Scart to AVI converter with free delivery, it's buyer descretion to give it a shot. Read More
Do TV's in Vietnam have 21 pin scart sockets? by sygon
Hello, I will be going to Vietnam soon and was wondering if the tv's especially older CRT Tube types, have the 21 pin skart sockets like the TV's in europe. I beleive that Vietnam uses the NTSC TV system like the US, so I suspect the TV's do not ...
Try this site. All kind of scart listed here. I bought online from this many times. Very reliable and delivery is free anywhere on earth. Even for orders as little as USD10.00. Just Make sure you don't ask them to deliver to some remote village ... Read More
Is it time for Vietnam to legalize prostitution? by amberlulu
A friend of mine suggested that I start a new topic. So here it goes: Is it time for Vietnam to legalize prostitution? Well, according to VietNamNet Bridge 聳 Colonel Ho Sy Tien, acting head of the Investigative Police Agency on Social Order, ...
From what I hear - there is only one country in ASEAN that legalise prostitution - Singapore. However, that does not mean you can start going around looking for girls or for the girls to start looking around for customers. There are rules to this. ... Read More
Do TV's in Vietnam have 21 pin scart sockets? by sygon
Hello, I will be going to Vietnam soon and was wondering if the tv's especially older CRT Tube types, have the 21 pin skart sockets like the TV's in europe. I beleive that Vietnam uses the NTSC TV system like the US, so I suspect the TV's do not ...
It may be easier and cheaper to get a Scart to AV convertor. Not too sure where to find in HCMC though. Read More
A Typical Week/Day
Hi Joey I can understand after a while here, you got trap into the nothing else to do routine. If you have a friend or a couple of friends, try - going to pub to chill out or become a singer in one of those KTV Pub - watch one of those 3D movies - ... Read More
Vietnamese Movies by cheeha
Can anyone recommend good quality vietnamese movies or tv series that I could get my hands on with english subtitles. I would like to watch (and hopefully enjoy) to improve my vietnamese language listening skills.
Probably both :) But it's really not for me to judge as I just do the recommendation. I will let the viewers be the critics after they see it. Some likes, some dislikes. You belongs to the latter. It's ok. Your comments may just prompt more ... Read More
Vietnamese Movies by cheeha
Can anyone recommend good quality vietnamese movies or tv series that I could get my hands on with english subtitles. I would like to watch (and hopefully enjoy) to improve my vietnamese language listening skills.
Another good one is A Fool For Love. De Mai Tinh. A very funny Romance/Comedy show. Worth watching. See review http://www.iexaminer.org/arts/vietnamese-film-fool-love-surprisingly/ "This movie is probably a 聭first聮聴it may be the first ... Read More
Newbie from Singapore by astra4808ed
Hi guys! My name is Ed... I'm very new to this forum and HCMC. Wish to know more Vietnamese and expat friends during my stay here (Im staying alone in district 1)...I will be arriving on 26th May 2012 on a 3 months visa. Hope to meet up with u guys ...
Hi Ed, Since you are staying in D1, you may want to go to Seventeen Saloon for a drink. A number of Singaporean chilled out there in the evening. Foreigners and locals as well. You should be able to identify the Singaporeans easily with their ... Read More
Bangkok by Flip465
Hi All, this Saturday my partner and I are off to Phuket for a week, stopping over in Bangkok for 2 days on our way back to HCMC. Neither of us have been outside of the Bangkok International Airport terminal building there before and could use ...
Hi Try CityLodge - agoda.com.sg/asia/thailand/bangkok/city_lodge_sukhumvit_19_hotel.html They have 2 in Bangkok. Go for the Soi 19. It's not 5 star but very good location. Else across the street is The Westin. Why 1. It's centrally located at the ... Read More
Looking for Birthday Cake!
Hi Annawang, Thanks for the suggestion. Great list. Have been staying there and yet didn't remember passing by any bakery shop that sells birthday cake. I knew about the Tous Le Jours but I thought they sell only French pastry. Will check it out ... Read More
Looking for Birthday Cake!
Hi. Anyone knows of a bakery that make or sell birthday cake near Cho Ben Thanh area? Like to celebrate this with my friend coming birthday. Thanks Read More
Mystery skin disease kills 19 in Vietnam
HANOI, Vietnam - The World Health Organisation said Monday it was "concerned" about an outbreak of a mysterious skin disease in central Vietnam which has killed 19 people, mostly children. More than 170 people have fallen ill with the unidentified ... Read More
Any opportunity for a Senior Software Programmer in HCMC? by Nhung11281
Dear everyone, I wonder whether a Senior Software Programmer from the U.S will have a good career opportunity in HCMC. Or should he/she start a business for self? I am looking for ward to your recommendation while searching on it. Thank you and ...
Agreed with laidbackfreak. Really depends on your software expertise background. I am in the software business as well in APAC with HQ in USA. Vietnam has been doing very well especially with IT outsourcing. CNet survey put Vietnam behind China and ... Read More
Do you want to working in Sea food restautant in Tay Ho str! by tieukhuy2011
hello everyone! I want to find 5 people who can work for Sea food restaurant in Tay Ho str. we except part-time. salary 120usd/month ( inclue a meal) and 1 month has got 4 days workoff! Thank you for your attention!
Tuan, You are a tutor and claimed to speak English. But when I read your blog, your English is really like a piece of ****. Please be nice to people and help them if you can. Otherwise, no advise is good advise. Thanks. Read More
English Corner by garyww
We have recently started an English Corner in Nha Trang. We meet every Sunday Morning at 09:30 at the Vien Dong Hotel coffee shop. It is forum where Vietnamese can come and practice speaking english with foreigners. It is free for everyone. You ...
Hi nhandong, I was actually in D1, HCMC at the park in front of Pham Ngu Lao last Sunday before I flew back to Singapore. I met some of the Youth House students speaking with a Scot and a French and I joined in as well. You just need to open up and ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Hi Nhandong, I just came back to Singapore on Sunday from Can Tho and HCMC. Please feel free to contact me. I will show you around. Yes, I am trying very hard to learn Tieng Viet. I can teach you English, Mandarin (China), Cantonese (HK) and ... Read More
Can Tho Tours by Wild_1
Hi guys, I bumped into a Swiss couple trying to find their ways through Can Tho with their tour book last night, on my way back from Saigon. Looking at the info on their book and listening to their Vietnamese, or the lack there off, I couldn't ...
Hi Howie, Thanks for the quickie. I will follow instructions to the dot. Have already arranged to stay at Bryan's. No worry. I travel light. Except on the return trip ! Got all the contacts. Thanks Read More
Can Tho Tours by Wild_1
Hi guys, I bumped into a Swiss couple trying to find their ways through Can Tho with their tour book last night, on my way back from Saigon. Looking at the info on their book and listening to their Vietnamese, or the lack there off, I couldn't ...
Hi Jaitch, Thanks for reply. I am actually spending 3 days in Can Tho, leaving on 29 and returning on 4 March but need to do the free and easy type of tour. By the way, I am in HCMC on 25 - 29. if you are in HCMC, happy to do beer with you. An ... Read More
Can Tho Tours by Wild_1
Hi guys, I bumped into a Swiss couple trying to find their ways through Can Tho with their tour book last night, on my way back from Saigon. Looking at the info on their book and listening to their Vietnamese, or the lack there off, I couldn't ...
Hi Howie, Saw this generous offer that i cannot refuse! Thanks. Dropping the line for help now.... What is the best way for a foreigner to get to Can Tho, preferably leaving on 29/2? Preferably morning leaving HCMC D1. Bear in mind, yes, I have ... Read More
More American Fast Food 'Cuisine' in town by Jaitch
Several readers should be estatic to hear that more US fast food 'cuisine' is coming your way - Subway now has three outlets with the newest behind the Sun Wah Building, [b]Nguyen Hue Street[/b]. [b]Subway Restaurant[/b] 121 Ho Tung Mau Street, Ben ...
Subway have been flooding the world with their cheap franchise. You can easily start one for 10 grand. Subway becomes world's largest restaurant chain http://money.msn.com/stock-broker-guided/article.aspx?post=54c8daba-4967-4140-9026-675d1595c289 Read More
US Blogger Recounts 2007 VN Trip/Huffingpaint Post Publishes in 2012! by WideAwake
I'm just glad the lady-boys of Saigon didn't rob the poor chap! What a tool... [i]Traveling through Southeast Asia, you are frequently asked where you are going. "Everywhere," I tell people. This is my last adventure through the region. Except, ...
Give Vietnam some time to grow and mature. This country has great potentials after surviving so many wars. As I remember it, Singapore was like this many years ago. I see it as nostalgic. Just be careful wherever you are. Not just Vietnam. @Wild_1 ... Read More
Advise needed by lelepham
Im gonna go to Singapore this August. As this is my first time to go there and without tour company, i mean i plan all the stuffs myself but until now i hav no idea wat i should do, wat i shouldnt ?? I just wanna know how to get visa to sing, where ...
@Fordy7 - I like the comments about the Road Law. Singaporean are so used to this law that it become so scary and difficult for me to try crossing a road in HCMC! It's really a cultural shock for me. Only after visiting this city so many times that ... Read More
Advise needed by lelepham
Im gonna go to Singapore this August. As this is my first time to go there and without tour company, i mean i plan all the stuffs myself but until now i hav no idea wat i should do, wat i shouldnt ?? I just wanna know how to get visa to sing, where ...
No problem, you mentioned you want to come here and "sing" so I thought you want to work in Singapore ! In this case, you are welcome to come anytime ! Ping me if you need help. Read More
Advise needed by lelepham
Im gonna go to Singapore this August. As this is my first time to go there and without tour company, i mean i plan all the stuffs myself but until now i hav no idea wat i should do, wat i shouldnt ?? I just wanna know how to get visa to sing, where ...
Hi Lelepham, I assume this is your first time to Singapore. If you are not employed in Singapore, you can come to Singapore on social visit (no visa needed) up to one month and you must get out if your application for another month extension is not ... Read More
Hi! Any great idea to spend weekend in Singapore by Elvia
Need suggestion,thanx
Hi Elvia, I noticed your interest as follows: Dancing - Try the Salsa Pub at Union Square, Tanjong Pagar (besides Amara Hotel); or any Disco like Saint james and Zouk, Movies - Try the IMAX 3D Movies at the Science Centre and Lido in Orchard. The ... Read More
Burger King by Budman1
Look who's in town: youtube.com/watch?v=FJSbdGw5Nxs&noredirect=1 bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-12/burger-king-opens-first-two-restaurants-in-vietnam-at-airport.html vietnamfranmart.com/d4986-burger-king-comes-to-vietnam.aspx
Ah! Departure. Not Arrival as mentioned earlier. Taste-wise. Depends, seems ok to me. Though different from where I come from. Not sure about US though as I am a Wendy's die-hard. My choice... Wendy's, BK and then McDonald. Read More
getting married in vietnam by anavrin1004
hello, can my girlfriend and I get married in vietnam without any hustle? like here in the philippines, if u wnt to get married quickly and hustle-free, you can go to manila city hall and everything will be process within the day. Is there ...
Hi You would have to make a booking and join the Q if you want to get married in Singapore at the ROM (Registry Of Marriage). There is no walk in counter to do this. You also need to bring two witness as signatory as well. Your marriage will be ... Read More
Burger King by Budman1
Look who's in town: youtube.com/watch?v=FJSbdGw5Nxs&noredirect=1 bloomberg.com/news/2011-12-12/burger-king-opens-first-two-restaurants-in-vietnam-at-airport.html vietnamfranmart.com/d4986-burger-king-comes-to-vietnam.aspx
@Fordy7 - Hmmm....I was at the airport on 1st Jan and 8 Jan 2012 and ate the burger twice. I believe it's in the arrival level at the front, the beginning side of the traffic. It's a standalone setup just outside the building. Read More
How well does the iphone 4S work in Vietnam? by Wild_1
Good morning fellas, I broke my little iphone 3. Now, I am thinking about getting an iphone 4S sent to me from the US. But, I have had my share of problems using the 3 here. I wonder how the 4S is going to fare? Can any of you share with me ...
Hi Howie, Hope this help. Not sure if this is old news. By the way, I am arranging to meet Bryan in Can Tho mid Feb. Wondering if we can catch up for a drink! You can PM me as well. ... Read More
Are there ways of protecting my account when drawing from public ATMs? by Jaromir
Hi all, ... because I麓m concerned that using a bank card to draw money is risky. My friends are getting suspicious dates of drawing money that do not correspond to reality. Is this a big problem in this country?
Agreed. not sure about Vietnam but card skimming is very common. Happens in Singapore a few years ago and last month in Malaysia, 400 Singaporean had about $500,000 withdrawn illegally from their account. Fortunately, the Bank assumed liability ... Read More
Maid in HCMC
Came across this...... Experience Maid looking for work. /forum/viewtopic.php?id=85539 Blog ID lan_huong Hope you found what you are looking for. Read More
The bitter version! by ncl09
I been living in Singapore for over a year and so far, I am still looking for what makes Singapore so special, according to most of the written word. A seasoned expat myself, I thought Singapore was going to be a "piece of cake"; but that has not ...
Hmmm... I am not here to defend Singaporean, but being a frequent traveller myself, this same experience will happen anywhere. I got robbed in UK and mugged in US as well! serious! But this is not representative of all the people there. As for the ... Read More
DSLR cameras, where to buy? by bryanlam
Looking for DSLR cameras new or 2nd hand. Anyone or anywhere selling?
Agreed with Hue1964. You may want to check out the specs and release date at this site. dpreview.com/ Also there is a online camera site that most Singaporean buy from or to check pricing and they have a shop in Singapore behind The ... Read More
Hello to All... from a new member.
Hi I am Singaporean and also in the IT Business. I am looking to relocate in HCMC to growth the IT business there!. I am happy to meet you guys and gals to chat and talk about our common interest. You can message or mail me at ... Read More
looking for Vietnamese or French speaking expat in SG by frvnsg
Hi all, Recently relocated in SG, I'd love to have some friends here. So let's speak up and meet and explore SG together. Tuan
Hi I am Singaporean and I will be happy to share with and show you all the little secrets about Singapore. I am planning to relocate to HCMC for business and work in the next two months and so I like to meet up with Vietnamese friends in Singapore ... Read More
wanna make friends with you all
Hi I am Singaporean and planning to move to Vietnam for work and business in a couple of months. I will be happy to make friend with you so that I can learn from you and you from me. Feel free to email or send me a message to meet. ... Read More
New Year Eve Happening
Hi. I will be in HCMC from 30 to 8 Jan to start settling in with my work and business. I am wondering what is the best thing to do or go to during new year eve as this is the first eve that I am doing this outside Singapore. Is there firework ... Read More
Trying to find an apartment for 2-3 months lease... by PeterBKK
Hi All, Been trying to find an apartment for lease for 2-3 months, but most land lords want minimum 1 years lease. Does anybody know a nice apartment/serviced apartment in Ho chi minh city, district 1? I would like something with a rent in the ...
[Moderated: No free ad on the forum]Hi sgnapt, Hmm.... noticed you got blackout by moderator. No worry, if you can assist, please PM (message) me. I will be HCMC from 2 to 8 jan. See my earlier posting. I have also advertised in the classified ... Read More
Trying to find an apartment for 2-3 months lease... by PeterBKK
Hi All, Been trying to find an apartment for lease for 2-3 months, but most land lords want minimum 1 years lease. Does anybody know a nice apartment/serviced apartment in Ho chi minh city, district 1? I would like something with a rent in the ...
Hello! I know some aparment here and they can for rent in the short time. All the furnitures for life ... 200$ per month. If you want to come over, you can call me ... 0974917863. Mr. Vinh.Hi Vinh, I am also going to HCMC from 2nd Jan. to 8 Jan. ... Read More
bank account with debit card and paypal by Guest45
Need advise on which bank is best for paypal capabilities and of course, debit card. Thanks for any feedback.
Hmm.... I had a Paypal account opened in Singapore using my Visa card and it was activated almost immediately. I think you can also link your bank account to this, either directly or via the Visa card. I have been doing 30 over transactions using ... Read More
im from singapore n new in hcmc, any singaporean food in hcmc?? by rambo4
i miss singapore food and been so hungry for it huhuhu
Hi You may also want to follow this thread /forum/viewtopic.php?id=95036 They are Singapoeran and talking about makan and gathering also. :P My favourite is Lion City just beside/behind New World Hotel. The Singapore food is ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
hehe bro u can be the chairman of the new sgp expats association hcm chapterBro, Thanks for seeing me up. But i am a Newbie and need a few more years in HCMC before I can be up to speed. Meantime, need seniors and sifu to guide me.:D Read More
A Layman's Guide to Buying Property in VietNam by Jaitch
[quote][i]Disclosure: I am not a lawyer, I can not read the Vietnamese legal language. These notes are based upon 20 years of living here and buying and selling property. If you are thinking of buying property, get a good Vietnamese lawyer. If you ...
ALWAYS, but always control your money. Many Foreign investments fail because they trusted the wrong people.Indeed. Thanks for advise. I heard many stories regarding this and have friends caught in this situation. I will be taking my time to do ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Hi Jeanine, thanks for showing interest in this group but it's not about what language u speak but where ur from. If we let u join us, then all the PRC, Taiwanese, Hongkies will ask to join us too. And as the title of this thread says, this is for ... Read More
A Layman's Guide to Buying Property in VietNam by Jaitch
[quote][i]Disclosure: I am not a lawyer, I can not read the Vietnamese legal language. These notes are based upon 20 years of living here and buying and selling property. If you are thinking of buying property, get a good Vietnamese lawyer. If you ...
Dear Jaitch, Thank you very much for the reply. I am getting to learn more so that I can make better decisions when doing business and investing in Vietnam. Read More
A Layman's Guide to Buying Property in VietNam by Jaitch
[quote][i]Disclosure: I am not a lawyer, I can not read the Vietnamese legal language. These notes are based upon 20 years of living here and buying and selling property. If you are thinking of buying property, get a good Vietnamese lawyer. If you ...
Dear Jaitch, Thanks for the very useful information. I am actually keen to invest in HCMC but is very worry about the red tapes and the politics. I am from Singapore wanting to settle down in HCMC. I hope I don't need to see a psychiatrist to ... Read More