Sarah Thuy
@Sarah Thuy
Vietnamese citizen
Forum posts
50
Contacts
65
About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Thu Duc
Speaks Vietnamese, English, some Chinese
Registration: 09 June 2012
Creating a Business and Importing and Distributing in Vietnam by cwholdings
Hi everyone I was wondering does anyone have any experience in establishing a legal business entity in Vietnam? I am currently a UK resident and wish try and set u a business exporting luxury goods to Vietnam. I have spoken to a number of legal ...
Hello, my friends from Norway also want to do this. I don't know how things go with them but they have not finished their plan yet. If you want to get a contact, I would like to share his cellphone number for you to make friend with him. I will ... Read More
To those who have been living in Saigon for a while now... by JByron
How have your feelings towards the city and the people around you evolved since you moved to your new city HCMC? Did the excitement of the new experience fade and gotten replaced by frustration, irritation or boredom? Have you stopped being dazzled ...
People are different... The chance is something we might not know... The best thing we can do is to have more friends and partners. Read More
making a small business in HCMC by VanRoss
Anyone made a small business in VN? How'd that go? Advice? Warnings?
I'm a Vietnamese and I started my small business, just selling things online. If you are really interested in my case, I would like to discuss a little bit via email. Read More
Clothes manufacturer in Ho Chi Minh City by xanadubell
Hi. I'm looking for clothes manufacturer who are willing to accept small orders quantity. All products are to be exported overseas.
Hi, I'm thinking of custom-made clothing with small orders as well. I would like to know more about your requirements, Rozana. We can start a co-operation to find out new potential tailors. Anybody with the same idea can send me an email to ... Read More
where to print my photos from my phone in HCMC??? by myleneprincess
I'm from district 2 HCMC and would like to know if anybody from here knows where to go for photo printing (I mean just those from my cellphone), we dont have printer at home so I wanna know where should I go to have my photos printed? and also ...
You should go to Lab shop which uses a big machine to "print". Actually it is not printed. You can search "The Quan", "Kim Long" lab room. I'm using Lab Trang near Thu Duc market. It's very cheap. I ask them to ... Read More
Whole-seller for clothes by Feny19
Hi Everyone, Can anyone tell me where to find a place for inauthentic/copy of branded clothes but still made with good fabric, and good quality (both for women and men) something like whole-seller. I'm going to sell back those clothes :) ...
Actually, wholesales in Vietnam travel to Guangzhou, China to buy. Re-selling in HCMC is not cheap.... Read More
Coconut oil by Sarah Thuy
Hi, I buy coconut oil homemade from Ben Tre for dandruff treatment. Washing shampoo does not work well in this case. I wonder expats have something nicer to remove this kind of discomfort. Really need some recommend. Thanks.
Thank you Coconoa oil. Are you in Khanh Hoa? It's too far. Now I buy from my friend, it's handmade as well. Read More
Any club for Korean in Binh Duong?
Thank you Nichada and Jaitch. I don't know much about the stores and clubs in Binh Duong. Could you recommend some? Read More
Any club for Korean in Binh Duong?
Is there any specific club for Korean in Binh Duong province? One of my Korean managers wants to explore some places nearby and meet up native speakers. That can be good restaurants or a specific club. Thanks in advance! Read More
Help me out by sharing your thoughts, please!!! by phanbamboo
Hi guys, I love to have your opinions on my project as below: Im planning a project on building a website which goal is to bridge craftmen, designers, and importers/exporters. This idea comes from the situation is that the crafmen are lack of ...
I used to explore some websites with the same idea. They are so plentiful but limited for partners to believe in each other.... Read More
My vietnamese GF is pregnant - how much it costs for pregnancy in HCMC by MarcusKS
Hi , I,m from Malaysia and my Vietnamese GF called me this morning that she is pregnant ! After she has a pregnancy test and yes she is ... I was so happy because we will have a baby soon . But i need some advise from expats . How much does it cost ...
Many Vietnamese people choose special services from Tu Du and Hung Vuong. That includes a private service room with a good doctor and nurses. Compared to an international hospital like FV, it's cheaper. Read More
Coconut oil by Sarah Thuy
Hi, I buy coconut oil homemade from Ben Tre for dandruff treatment. Washing shampoo does not work well in this case. I wonder expats have something nicer to remove this kind of discomfort. Really need some recommend. Thanks.
Hi bongolongo, Thanks for your sharing. I've studied about drandruff and you're right. I've tried to keep a balanced diet and drink much water. However, just sometimes I get this kind of trouble. Then I use coconut oil to make my head clean. It's ... Read More
Coconut oil
Hi, I buy coconut oil homemade from Ben Tre for dandruff treatment. Washing shampoo does not work well in this case. I wonder expats have something nicer to remove this kind of discomfort. Really need some recommend. Thanks. Read More
Top 5 Dishes To Try In Vietnam by spajcte
I dont know about you guys, but i only see noodles on the street, Dog meat (which i will never eat) Can someone Viet tell me, what are some of Viet Favorite Dishes. Something that i can keep down LOL ;)
Otherwise, we can search on internet, for an example http://www.foody.vn/ho-chi-minh/quan-an-phuc-vu-thit-tho Read More
Top 5 Dishes To Try In Vietnam by spajcte
I dont know about you guys, but i only see noodles on the street, Dog meat (which i will never eat) Can someone Viet tell me, what are some of Viet Favorite Dishes. Something that i can keep down LOL ;)
Rabbit & ostrich are sometimes served somewhere in Dong Nai and other provinces. Read More
My experience being married to a Vietnamese woman by pissedoffdude
I would like to start by saying that I love Vietnam and the people, I have many good VIetnamese friends. I would just like to share my experience. I met her mid may, we seemed to hit it off. She was so sweet and fun. We kept in touch after I ...
Not only Vietnamese girls but also any one on the earth. Just follow a smart way. Read More
Top 5 Dishes To Try In Vietnam by spajcte
I dont know about you guys, but i only see noodles on the street, Dog meat (which i will never eat) Can someone Viet tell me, what are some of Viet Favorite Dishes. Something that i can keep down LOL ;)
Does anyone try dishes from porcupine? Some small restaurants in my hometown serve this. I have never tried it. Read More
Seeking quiet life in. viet Nam by MarkinNam
I m on recon mission to find a quiet place to live xpat life and do some good in the local community, loved Hanoi Hue not bad Hoi an has gone all western in the last year with lots of noise at night Quang ngai is next on list, can Anyone advise ? ...
Vung Tau city is a good option. It's not so far from Ho Chi Minh city. My friends choose Vung Tau to spend their rest life. They are retired guys. If anyone need support to find information in Vung Tau, I would like to introduce my friends. Read More
moving in Saigon
Hi, The average of salary in IT and telco field is quite hard to say. Vietnamese IT staff for a big corporation can reach 800 USD/month. IT specialist maybe get much more. Vietnamese IT staff in a normal company can earn around 400USD/month. IT ... Read More
Looking for tap shoes in Saigon
Hoa Hao street, Quarter 2, District 10 is also another option for you. Read More
places in HCM to buy some nice rattan/seagrass baskets by Ekaterina K.
Hello We have just recently moved to Ho Chi Minh and want to decorate our house in a cosy way. I was looking to buy some good quality rattan/seagrass/wicker or similar type of baskets to put it il kitchen, bathroom etc. Unfortunately, for the ...
Please give your sample pictures and quantity. I might support you. :) Read More
Where to get digital passport sized photos taken? by Aescleah
I need to get a digital copy of a passport sized photo (of me) taken. Any recommendations in the D1,5 and 10 area? Thanks!
Kim Long Digital 82, Nguyễn Huệ, Phường Bến Ngh茅, Quận 1, Hồ Ch铆 Minh Read More
HOW TO FIND A JOB IN VIETNAM by olivierbelgoviet
Send en email to everybody (not info@blabla,com) if you havea work permit it 's very useful because vietnamese governement has changed the law to recruit foreigner but if you don't have it's still possible to find almost you need to wait 6 month i ...
In my opinion, foreigners should try to make friends with some Vietnamese people, learn some local languages. This will help you a lot when living/ traveling in Vietnam. Read More
Shipping a laptop from US vs. buying in Vietnam? by Deane123
I'm trying to decide whether to ship a small laptop to Hanoi from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, to my son, or advise him to go ahead and buy a new one in Vietnam. From what I gather online, it will cost quite a bit on BOTH ends to ship it, it may be ...
My friends from Norway, Australia go back and pro with three old &new laptops for many times. Never have they had problem with customs officers. For other countries, I have no idea. Read More
Shipping a laptop from US vs. buying in Vietnam? by Deane123
I'm trying to decide whether to ship a small laptop to Hanoi from New Orleans, Louisiana, USA, to my son, or advise him to go ahead and buy a new one in Vietnam. From what I gather online, it will cost quite a bit on BOTH ends to ship it, it may be ...
Hi guys, just share something. Sooner or later, somebody will find interesting information. Read More
3G / Internet by sfchai
I will travel to HCMC for 2 weeks on next months. I would like to know, is there any package suitable for me to use in short term? Last trip to HCMC, I bought mobifone with 3G, but the quote to online limited, finish quote very fast.
Hi All, sfchai wants to travel just 02 weeks but so many comments and discussion go up. It's nice in some way. In my opinion, sfchai can do like this: 1. If you spend much time going online at homestay for watching videos, online music, ... Read More
Why are you in Vietnam? by ancientpathos
Greetings, Some comments on another thread caught my attention. It may help us understand others better if we knew their perspective on why they are here or want to be here. For me, I was going through a very dark period in my life. It seemed ...
When my Grandpa retired and got pension from Australia. He flied to VN to and fro, bought a small house near my aunt's family to live in. Of course, he came back Australia once he needed pension. He enjoyed his life until getting sick of age. He ... Read More
Looking for volunteers for Teaching Charity at a temple in Dist.4 by huyentt
Dear Expats, Recently, I have been joining in a teaching charity which was taken place in Giac Nguyen Temple in Dist. 4. As we plan, we will open English classes for poor people who keen on studying English. There will be 3 classes per week (on ...
I'd love to, but I'm far away. Good luck! Read More
Looking for friends
Hi Cole, I'm Thuy from Thu Duc. Nice to know you. :) Read More
What kinds of things do Vietnamese people like? by distantarray
I'm going to visit Vietnam for about 1 month coming from the US, and want to buy some gifts for friends there. What are some hard to get things that Americans can readily get but hard or expensive for Vietnamese to get? I don't mind bringing some ...
I like electronic things (ipad, laptop, camera), chocolate and make-up ^^. Perfume is so nice to me (Lol)... Maybe other women have the same interests. Read More
where to make leather bag by kryptonite123
does anyone know where can we make leather bag custom made in hcmc? tq
Ok, everybody is welcome. We are working for local students, enterprises and foreigners. Just feel free to contact us. Kind regards to All!:) Read More
where to make leather bag by kryptonite123
does anyone know where can we make leather bag custom made in hcmc? tq
That is a big demand of leather shoes. It's better to buy real leather ones, not artificial leather like simili. Some famous shops can make leather shoes as your designation but it takes time. Regards, Read More
where to make leather bag by kryptonite123
does anyone know where can we make leather bag custom made in hcmc? tq
Hi, There are several websites which belong to the only one owner, Khoa. You can search Google with "Khoa Leather" and find the way to get there. It's not so far from district 1. Please keep in mind that nobody in the shop can speak English well ... Read More
where to make leather bag by kryptonite123
does anyone know where can we make leather bag custom made in hcmc? tq
Hello, I have a friend. He has a big shop which sells all his leather products from cow, ostrich, crocodile, python. His workers are very clever. However, he cannot speak English at all. Please contact me if you are still interested in making ... Read More
I need a teacher to learn Vietnamese! by ppvn
Hi, I am looking for a private teacher to learn Vietnamese. I am based in HCMC and looking for 3 to 4 hours per week. Any idea? Cam On :)
(moderated: no ads on the forum please. Could you register your club in the business directory) Read More
after work activities by Nakamura99
Hi everybody ! I am new here,and I have just moving to HCMC for around 2 months, everythings is just different, anyones here can help me what activities I can join after work, thank you , but I prefer not drinking :))
Hi everybody, If you feel bored, sometimes you can study Vietnamese and talk with local people. Making friend is good in some way. Dont you think so? Best, Thuy. Read More
Living in comfort by NashCat
I am thinking of escaping the brutal Canadian winter for 3 months, starting in January and going to Vietnam. Which means I have start saving now!! I want to live in reasonable comfort, spends modestly, mostly like living day to day in Canada or the ...
I have been living in Ho Chi Minh for years. It's quite noisy, polluted but interesting in some way... Read More
Living in comfort by NashCat
I am thinking of escaping the brutal Canadian winter for 3 months, starting in January and going to Vietnam. Which means I have start saving now!! I want to live in reasonable comfort, spends modestly, mostly like living day to day in Canada or the ...
Hi, Vung Tau is a nice place which is not so far from Ho Chi Minh. You can do some research on internet to find out more ^^. If you need any help or tour guiding in Vung Tau, just contact us. We are running business to help expats ... Read More
Obtaining a Vietnamese driving license by Bonesy
Hello! Long time no post! I have been quite busy completing my TESOL course and getting settled in. I have been riding an old 50cc Kawasaki for the last month and absolutely hate the thing. It's unreliable, the breaks are shocking and the bike ...
Hi guys, Sometimes your costs depend on the department/ acquaintance you go with. For driving license, it does not cost much. Be careful, anyway! Read More