
francis.pham
Vietnamese looking for information about Australia
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Vietnamese
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English anh Viet
Registration: 13 May 2013
Hi.. looking for friends in ho chi minh city..... by Archie90
Hi...I am Archie a lawyer moving to ho chi minh city this may for project. Would love to make few friends But most importantly I would love to learn Vietnamese. I know English and French. FYI I am Indian born, studied and working in London.
Hi, I m Francis, 39 year old, men. I live in D5, HCMC Nice to meet you, Archie. Read More
new Iphone 5s or 5c by ksvane
anyone knows anyone who can supply the new iphones? heard that they have hit the market here already. by market, obviously, its the black market. /Svane
You can searching by google, many shop is available. Have fun for your new one. Cheer. Read More
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
Recently, you can find many nice place to open a shop because there are a lot of shop have closed. Take your self! Read More
Wanna own property in Vietnam? by Rosyvn
Pursuant to the proposal of Ministry of Construction, every foreigner that have stayed in Vietnam over 3 months have a right to own the condo or land in Vietnam. Moreover that, you can rent out your house by yourself or corporation with ...
Not only you. Most of Vietnamese people hope so! But very very long time and your life so...short.:cool: Read More
Wanna own property in Vietnam? by Rosyvn
Pursuant to the proposal of Ministry of Construction, every foreigner that have stayed in Vietnam over 3 months have a right to own the condo or land in Vietnam. Moreover that, you can rent out your house by yourself or corporation with ...
Most of foreigner rent a house and they feel comfortable. They afraid the changing of government's policy. Sure. Read More
Would like to learn Vietnamese.... by Bergindubai
Hey Just arrived in HCMC and I need to learn some Vietnamese.....and maybe I can help with English!?! Can anybody help me? It would be great to hang out, have some coffee, and learn a new language. I live in District 2 but I'm happy to travel ...
Hi, Rob Let me know if you want to hang out for coffee and get some Vietnamese words. Cheer. Read More
Looking for photo studio in HCMC by happyOJ
Hello I'm looking for a photo studio to take a picture for some passport photo. Not easy to find it in dist 1 or 2. Your advice will be appreciated. Thx.
SaiGon Center - Nam Ky Khoi Nghia - Le Thanh Ton stress corner. They can speak English. Cheer. Read More
Budget accomodation in District 1? by Xaviar84
Hi all, I am looking at taking my first trip to Vietnam in the middle of September. I currently live in Phuket Thailand but I'm considering moving to HCMC in the near future so I want to take a look at Saigon to see if its really a place I would ...
Hi, Xaviar Welcome to HCMC. Nice to meet you. Francis. Read More
Hello to All you Saigoners! by j_f_c
Hello, I am new to Vietnam and Saigon (been here 4 weeks), so I'd like to say a quick hello to all the people on this forum. I've already replied to a couple of posts already today as I am very much into sports. I'm from England near Leeds like ...
Hi, Jonathan Nice to meet you. I really love your business. May we work together? Pls contact me at francis0982785848@gmail.com Cheer. Read More
Kungfu School
There isn't traditional kungfu school but there are many traditional kungfu club/class at many "Culture center" as: Thanh Nien (youth) culture center, Phu Nu (women) culture center, Lao Dong culture center...and all of District Culture. So you can ... Read More
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
I don't think HCMC better than HaNoi. But...welcome to HCMC. There is a issue for your considering is the weather. HN has 4 season, HCMC has 2 season: raining and sunlight. Cheer. Read More
Where to stay in Ho Chi Min? by danielov
Hi all!! Next month im coming to Saigon for 2-3 months and ofcourse a need a place to stay. First thing i need to know is where to stay (hotel/guesthouse) for the first period of time for a decent price and the second question is can i rent a ...
Would you like to do and can you do??? Read More
Visiting Ho Chi Minh on business by terence
Hi, I am an Indian and having my own tourism company in Mauritius and Bangalore- India. I will be visiting Ho Chi Minh in Mid September for a couple of days on business and look forward in meeting locals and expats in the city as this is my first ...
Welcome to VN. Enjoy your trip. I thinks you have not enough time to discover our city. Hope to meet you for a coffee. :lol: Read More
Road Rules: Believe it or not, there are some rules in VietNam by Jaitch
A couple of weeks ago I was pulled over by the CGST in the early hours for having lights that were too bright. I have two 60-LED high-intensity illuminators I use when driving in the countryside. They offered me the choice of attending a driver ...
The real rules in VN is: you must to do follow the most of people do. For example: when you get the traffic jam, if you follow the traffic law, you can not move, lol. Read More
Where to stay in Ho Chi Min? by danielov
Hi all!! Next month im coming to Saigon for 2-3 months and ofcourse a need a place to stay. First thing i need to know is where to stay (hotel/guesthouse) for the first period of time for a decent price and the second question is can i rent a ...
Nice to meet you. Are you come along? For work, business or travel? Read More
English guy new in Saigon by josephambrose
my name's Joe, I'm 25. I've been here for a couple of months now, working as a teacher, and I'd like to get to know more about this country, this city and this culture :) If anyone wants to meet up to hang out and chat, or maybe do a language ...
Nice to meet you. If you want to hang out, drink coffee and talk, let me know. I really like it. My Email: francis0982785848@gmail.com My cell phone: 0982785848 See you soon. Read More
Very new kitten, needs care
There is a little difficult to found for him a new home. Cause the most of Vietnamese people don't like receive a new kitten. If it is a puppy, it's OK. General psychology, they feel lucky when they received a new puppy and unlucky with kitten!!!??? ... Read More
Why is it that most vietnamese i meet are untrustworthy? by bongolongo
I have been living in Vietnam now for 6 months and farm goats in Cu chi and will be opening a goat restaurant. But everyone i meet from landlords, to suppliers , to employees, to even family members are trying to rip me off. I know it is hard to ...
I'm agree with you. I really like your comment. Cheer. Read More
Hello.I'm newbie by LoaNguyen
Hi! My name is Loan, I'm living and working in HCMC. My sister introduced this web to me,it's friendly and helpful. I'm glad to join it to make new friends,improve sharing skill and English speaking. Nice to see you^^
Welcome. Nice to meet you. Pls tell some information more. Your profile is....nothing! lol Read More
Anyone like swimming? by dolce_vita
Hello, I like swimming a lot. I want to swim more often in summer. The problem is that none of my friends can swim. Everytime i invite them to go with me, they just stand there in the pool. And i have to stand there with them most of the time. Is ...
I like swimming too but I can't go with you. Pls somebody share me some clean and nice swimming pool. Tks so much. Read More
Where to find aquarium supplies in HCMC? by visothsumtw
I have been in HCMC for 1 month already & one of my hobbies is keeping tropical freshwater fish & maybe some other aquatic critters. Does anyone know of any shop or row of shops that sells aquarium supplies (fish tank, nets, fish food etc)? Your ...
Corner Nan Ky Khoi Nghia - Ly Chinh Thang also. You can visit to Luong Nhu Hoc street, D5. There are many fish, nice and cheap. Enjoy your hobby. Read More
Dating/Marriage to Expats by sweet_summer
It's been a long time since I'm here. The dating/marriage topics to Vietnamese girls are still as popular as ever. Now I want to see the table turns, what are the things that the Vietnamese girls should be aware of when dating with people from a ...
HOT thread!!!:lol::lol::lol: Read More
Is there anyone to play golf togther? by sunnysidesaigon
Hello everyone~ I am Charlie from Seoul and a newbie here in PMH,HCM. Looking for buddies to play golf together. My handy is quite bad nearly 100~! Let's make a good friendship and have fun together... Pls text me 0934917580 if you like..
I can't play golf :lol: but I like to drink and talk. Read More
What happened to the city? by jimbream
I've just read a news article that states that - "The Ho Chi Minh City government has ordered police to be stationed at all major downtown streets to protect tourists and locals from street crime. The city government has also given permission to ...
But...for safety, take your bag, your camera, your phone...by your self. Nobody don't know what will happening. Read More
Any English Speaking Radio Shows? by NannaArnadottir
Hi there, I was wondering if there are any English speaking radio shows in HCMC, like an hour or two every week with English speakers, English music and English features?
There are everything on youtupe :lol: Read More
WHERE TO BUY A 2nd bike? by moonman
thinking of buying a bike. anyone can help? auto bike is good. burget from 4-5k usd.
muaban.net There are everything you needed! Read More
Hi every body, I would to meet some more people in here !!! by klf22
Hi, My name is Kevin, I am french 23 yrs old and doing an internship in Hanoi for few months... I am already living here for one month and enjoying my life in Hanoi but would to have some more contact. I have got my motorbike in here so the ...
Hi Kevin I live in HCMC so if you come HCMC, let me known. :lol: Read More
Sky Garden apartment for sale? by Adrian_79
Looking to buy an apartment for investment purposes in the Sky Garden Complex in Phu My Hung. Im only interested in the 1st and 2nd phase units. It should be a 2 bedroom apartment and sized from 71-91 sqm2 preferably on a high floor. Any owners or ...
Should you post it at muaban.com. It is very easy. Cheers. Read More
Where can I buy a clothes horse/clothes rack/clothes airer? by stu1977
I arrived a couple of weeks ago and have been on the look out for one of these. Cant find one anywhere. Anyone got any ideas? Thanks!
You can buy it at the supermarket: Metro, Co-op Mark, Bic C,... Read More
Chemical-free bath products (no SFS, parabens, aluminum, etc) by demonietto
Hi there, We've been looking around, having a difficult time trying to find bath products without chemicals added to them. Does anyone know of a reliable store to visit? We lucked out and found some Nature's Gate conditioner, but that's about it ...
DIY - Do it by your self. Read More
Have house in country, want to start a "Homestay" business by pslemmons
Hi anybody, everybody, I have 2 houses in Vietnam near Long Thanh, you know, on the road to Vung Tau, near the "Lothamilk" stop. I am thinking of starting a "Homestay" business in one of the houses. Does anybody have any ideas on how to start ...
Hi, May your show out some picture, some info and how much would you like. Read More
Any photographers out there?
Hi Lance I m really like the photography. Last time (very long time, since 1998) we had a group of photographer. It's really fun. But now I have not. I m very like to join the group of photographer. Why don't we do it together? Read More
Hello by cauxanh
Hi all, I want to say hello to everybody here. I'm a new commer. I like this blog because there're many good topics and many friends in the world. I want to share my ideas many things, but my English is not good. I hope that my English is better ...
Welcome! Let tell more a bit about yourself. Where do you live? can you hang out to drink and talk. Read More
Getting photos blown up on canvas.
No, not in the Novotel. It in D1, NKKN and Le Thanh Ton corner. Read More
Latin dancing by MIA2013
Does anyone here know of any places that has salsa, merengue, or bachata dancing? Not schools, just nice clubs to unwind and have fun.:thanks:
Hi, Ms Lan Where are you now? American? When do you come VN, HCMC? Welcome. Read More
Getting photos blown up on canvas.
You can go the SaiGon Center photo shop, at corner Nam Ky Khoi Nghia and Le Thanh Ton street. It s very good service and they can speak English. Read More
hi all! by NHU TINH NGUYEN
I am new member! I am vietnamese! I speak E not well! but I am very enthusiastic! active! annd friendly, I love children, I would like to take care of and play with them! so if you need a person who can become a friend with them, help them, and ...
Nice to meet you. You love the children, you would like to take care and play with them! -> Look like you are ready to get married. Lol I m just joke, don't angry! Cheer. Read More
Electrical Voltage Converter by victorqnguyen
Hi there, I was wondering if anybody would know where I can buy a Voltage Converter in HCMC. I bought an adapter before moving here and failed to realized it wasn't a converter-combo. I'm looking for a Voltage Converter that would convert ...
Hi, Nowadays, most of electric equipments have "auto voltage 120-240v" so no need to changer. Some of them used 110V still. So I think you need one by one the voltage changer for each equipment with power they needed and you must connecting them ... Read More
New visitor suggestions please by kamsonline
Hi All, I am visiting HCM for few months in November on official trip and would like some help and suggestions please. I don't know the exact place of my work but it's somewhere near the Saigontech University I beleive. Can someone please suggest ...
I think the Tan Binh District is a good idea. Can you ride the motorbike? It's very used full and easy to move in this city. By the motorbike, you can go everywhere to discover and research. It's very funny. Nice to meet you. Read More
Money or Love? by edvilyn
Do you agree,that now a days, money is much preferable than love? I mean... people choose rich man rather than the one who love them... :/
I agree with you. I love your idea! Read More
how do you say I LOVE YOU in your own language... by superanjanet
in cebu philipines we say it...GIHIGUGMA KO IKAW... :)
Say that: "Anh y锚u em" is better. :) Read More
Making new friends :) by MateusCheow
Hi everyone! I'm a new member here! I planning a trip to vietnam soon..probably to HCMC..hoping to meet some new friends from vietnam before I go there! :)
Hi Mr MateusCheow How can I contact with your friend? Ben Thanh market not far from my house. Have a nice day. See you soon. Cheer, Francis. Read More
Where to buy a hidden camera in Ho Chi Minh??? by Ayden's_mom
Hello everyone, Does anyone know where to buy a hidden camera? Soon i will get a nanny for my 15months old son and back to work, just want to make sure she will not abuse my son and i also can keep my eyes on them while away. Something could ...
I known a kind or hidden camera: they call is wireless camera, it very easy to set, you can direct connecting to your TV. It is available at every camera shop. You ask them the wireless camera, the price around 1 million Dong, very cheep ;). Ps: ... Read More
Adventure Club / Extreme Sports Club in Saigon? by GuestPoster9689
Does anyone know if there is an adventure club or an extreme sports club in HCMC?
I can help you if let me know Where are your home? Read More
Where/how to pay the new road fee by jeff-vn
I read that there is a new road fee for car and motorbike owners, with hefty fines for non-payment (see tuoitrenews.vn/society/11199/car-owners-who-havent-paid-road-fee-face-fine-today). Can anyone tell me where/how to pay the fee? Thanks.
We have two cases: + For car: You should pay the road fee when you check again your car at Vietnam register station (when your document was expired). If your document's car still valid, they not penalty in this case. The fee for car (up to 9 seats) ... Read More
new girl 27, looking for fun by katla
Hello, I have been in Vietnam for about 3 months now. I am American, from MI. I have lived all over the world. Started moving with my family when I was 5 years old and never stopped. I am working at an international school here and the only people ...
Hi Katla. Nice to meet you. Read More
Interest rate for fixed deposit
Currently, the interest rate: - For saving account is from 7.1% to 9% per year for VND (1 month term to 24 month term) and 2% per year for USD (all term). - For current account is 1.5% per year for VND anh 0.1% per year for USD. Sincerely. Read More
Open a personal bank account - Comparison of banks offers by TuanSgn
Hello all, I am looking to open a personal bank account, which can be managed easily by internet or phone and that provides me a debit card. There are other people in this case so I want to make a post that can be updated with your experience. You ...
BANK NAME : SACOMBANK DOCUMENTS NEEDED TO OPEN THE ACCOUNT: Passport only FEES TO OPEN THE AC/ (VND): Non (for Free) MINIMUM BALANCE (USD or VND): No need if you don't want or only VND 50,000. INTERNET BANKING (Yes/No/Comment): Available (Hight ... Read More
motorbike driver license ? by Daiisy
I just wonder ; As an expat do you need to have motorbike driver license to ride them .. And where to get it ... If the police stop ... what do I need to do ? ... Anyone have experience on this case please share ... Thank you ... Daisy
That right. Do you live in VN long time? your way like Vietnamese! Nice to meet you. How can I contact with you. Can we meet to drink and talk? Read More
Male English teacher new to HCM looking to make friends with locals! by butlersrevenge
Hi everyone! I moved to HCM from Manchester England about 3 weeks ago to work as a teacher and so far I love it! I was wondering what the people on this forum are like and whether or not any local Vietnamese want to hang out sometime or just talk on ...
Hi Chris. I m Francis. I m Vietnamese, 37 year old. Nice to meet you. How can I contact with you. Read More
nice to be back..looking for friends in district 7 by akoaysibrey
Hi guys I'm Aubrey Filipino was leaving here before for two years..but moved to Cambodia. Now I'm back wanna meet new friends around district 7. hope to hear you soon.. chao ..good day
Hi Aubrey Filipino. I m Francis, I m Vietnamese, 37 year old. Nice to meet you. Can I give you a ring? Read More
Vietnamese Birth Certificate for new baby (follow-up query) by donny_68
Sorry to bother you guys again, but I have a follow-up query. (The following names have been changed slightly, for reasons of discretion): We want our baby to be called Anna (first name) Nguyen (middle name) Smith (surname). Importantly, we want ...
Like "Uncle Ho can always help in these situations also, your wife should know how to handle that" ...you are real Vietnamese! Read More
Pregnancy in Ho Chi Minh City by Christine
Hi, could you please share advice and tips about pregnancy in Ho Chi Minh City? Who are the best gynecologists for pregnancy follow-ups? Which hospitals or clinics would you recommend to give birth in Ho Chi Minh City? Thanks a lot in ...
Cho Ray not for give birth. Sincerely. Read More
Making new friends :) by MateusCheow
Hi everyone! I'm a new member here! I planning a trip to vietnam soon..probably to HCMC..hoping to meet some new friends from vietnam before I go there! :)
Hello Mateuscheow, I m Francis, I m Vietnamese. I m 37 year old. Nice to meet you. Read More
Kinesiology Tape? Here in HCM by kmtanmd
Hi guys! I am in need of a Kinesiology tape. http://www.kttape.com something like from the link above Can anyone help me out and tell me where I can buy it? Thank you! Karl
Are you live in HCMC long time? Seem like you known a lot of things. ;) Read More
Walk-in applications by MNLgirl
Hi everyone! Newbie both on this website and the whole expat scene. Would you know if walk-in applications has a good success rate in Ho Chi Minh? Thanks a lot!
Hi MNLgirl. Nice to meet you. Can we become friend? Read More
new girl 27, looking for fun by katla
Hello, I have been in Vietnam for about 3 months now. I am American, from MI. I have lived all over the world. Started moving with my family when I was 5 years old and never stopped. I am working at an international school here and the only people ...
Hi Katla. My name is Francis, I m 37 year old. I m Vietnamese. Actually, I work for a bank. Sirious I want to make friend. Waiting for your reply. Read More
Looking to learn Vietnamese by Fairdinkum16
Hello, My names John 28 years old now living in Phu my Hung and just wondering if anyone had any pointers as to where I could get some Vietnamese lessons from ? I have lived here now for about 4 months and need to start learning the language ASAP ...
Hi John. My name is Francis, I m Vietnamese anh 37 year old. I live near Phu My Hung so we can meet, drinks anh talk. I think I can help you about speak Viet. Nice to meet you. Waiting for your relpy. Read More
New to HCMC looking for friends and places to hang out by Ryanle
Hello, I would like to find friends who speak english and are in district 1. I am viet/Canadian and my viet is not strong. Anyone want to get a bite to eat with a Canadian ??
Hi Ryanle. Nice to meet you. Read More
Make friends to drink anh talk
Hi there. My name is Francis. I live in HCMC. I looking for friend to hang out. Waiting for your relpy. Read More