Dannyroc3
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 07 July 2024
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VN Stock market.
While discussing some stock market topics with someone, I was asked how the VN stock market works.Not that I would get involved but how it works for locals? Do they have the equiv of an S&P500? Can people just open an account on line?A related ... Read More
E visa before Tet by Dannyroc3
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working?
I did get the Visa, it took about 8 days. By the time it came in and then the ice storm hit, flight prices jumped up of course. That delayed my departure by more than 2 weeks. (wasted visa days.) Read More
A love story! (and money related question) by WillyBaldy
I thought this forum haven't had a post about relationships for quite a while now so I'm jumping head first with my own post 馃槀So, to try to keep this short, I'm a 50 years old Canadian guy who was married to a Vietnamese woman from Saigon ...
If you start sending money regularly, you kinda make a commitment and then her motivation, "might* be swayed by the antisipation of incoming money. So if you or her should desire to back-away, (while you are in CN) you will feel obligated to keep ... Read More
E visa before Tet by Dannyroc3
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working?
@OceanBeach92107 I never thought of using one of the visa-run agents. I just did my evisa today so hopefully everything will be ok. Read More
E visa before Tet by Dannyroc3
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working?
@Aidan in HCMC I'm basically trying to decide what day, its a little complicated because I would like to fly to tx, spend a few days with family and then continue on to VN. I also have to find a reasonable flight with a reasonable number of flight ... Read More
E visa before Tet
I am trying to decide when I want to return to VN. I am reluctant to buy airfare first. But with Tet coming, I am wondering what date I should apply by.What dates will the Evisa dept not be working? Read More
Please explain : Driving and rental by callaway4000
I watch many youtube videos of Vloggers in Vietnam and have two questions I don't see covered. What is the situation to drive and rent a scooter? I just read for Canadians the International Drivers license is not accepted? It is in Thailand. But it ...
How would a prospective buyer of such items look up the reviews or rating on the many brands unknown to most foreigners? I have the same experience with buying tools or similar items where you dont know the hiarachy of quality between brands. Read More
Please explain : Driving and rental by callaway4000
I watch many youtube videos of Vloggers in Vietnam and have two questions I don't see covered. What is the situation to drive and rent a scooter? I just read for Canadians the International Drivers license is not accepted? It is in Thailand. But it ...
@Fred It would seem security would be a bigger concern, especially with the E-bikes which look more like trad bikes. I would imagine having a cable to lock it to a pole would be needed? Read More
Skype is going to "retire." by Dannyroc3
Skype has a banner announcing they will retire in a month or so.Skype has been my go-to for making calls from any wifi when traveling with just a few dollars on the account.So now I need to find a similar service Where I can put $10 in the account ...
@Aidan in HCMC At your posting I tried SKype with the same redirect to Teams. The web site and the app had the same result for me. Read More
Schwab Accounts in Vietnam by GuestPoster954309
I just opened a Schwab Investment/Saving/Checking account in preparation to relocate - for good - to Vietnam. During a search of the forum, I noticed the threads are pretty old, anyone have incite on if Schwab is a dependable brokerage to use in ...
@OceanBeach92107 Wow you have a good memory. Actually I did have Mint Mobile and switched to VISABLE which is an online offshoot of verizon. I think I left Mint because they had no support at all but VISIBLE is no different :)Oh wait, no, the ... Read More
Schwab Accounts in Vietnam by GuestPoster954309
I just opened a Schwab Investment/Saving/Checking account in preparation to relocate - for good - to Vietnam. During a search of the forum, I noticed the threads are pretty old, anyone have incite on if Schwab is a dependable brokerage to use in ...
A number of people have mentioned locking their Schwab card between uses, how is that done?Like some other people, I keep a low cost US phone line to get messages. I had hoped that by turning on the WIFI CALLING feature in my phone settings, I could ... Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
@pathixon48 I suppose lottery *winners* will give testimony more than those who didint but its interesting how different couples come together and find a match. Read More
Meeting Expats in Nha Trang by JOHNSON01STEPHEN
Retired British Couple interested in meeting and/or joining any local expat clubs and organisations in Nha Trang. We will be in Nha Trang in December 2025.
@JOHNSON01STEPHEN If you speak Russian your odds of finding some connections would much better. Maybe check Facebook Groups for Nha Trang EXpats. Read More
Nha Trang: Recommended Used Motorbike Shops? by RICHIE2013
Hi Everyone!Looking to buy a used Honda Air Blade - needing to know if there are any traders that someone would recommend? Thanks for any info. Richie
@Aidan in HCMC I was going to recommend that too, the other place worth trying is Marketplace on Facebook.聽 Also using the GROUPS area of FB, it might turn up something by using its own search feature. Read More
Building a house in Vietnam (Any good contractor recommendations) by mith7
We have land here in HCM and it's been a nightmare trying to find a reputable experienced contractor that's actually built houses without lying about all their experience. Has anyone had any good real-world experience building a house here in ...
You might stop at a house under construction and get the generals name.... as well as look over his work. Read More