danhask
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 20 July 2013
! Vietnamese come here by hellothere2018
Hello! What Vietnamese people think about Americans in 2018? Do they like Americans\neutral\dislike them? You can answer really short, like + (like) or - (dislike). PLEASE I REALLY NEED YOUR SINCERE THOUGHTS, brothers. PLEASE.
Let's face it. This has to one of the most stupid questions I've seen on here in my 8 years since I've come to Vietnam. It's a loaded question trying to stir up trouble. Ok. Time to move on. Read More
Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam by gobot
Article of interest to expats. "Fleeing" is hyperbole, and only offers speculation about why banks are leaving/divesting. [url=http://www.atimes.com/article/foreign-banks-fleeing-vietnam/]Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam[/url]
I just saw this article online. Perhaps things are as bad as they seem. https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/fitch-upgrades-vietnamese-banks-ratings-thanks-to-positive-outlook-3717492.html Read More
How do you adjust to the vietnamese people when they keep on staring? by KennyNguyen
Hi I'm a viet also but I live in the U.S. I always go and visit my family and saigon but when I go out with them I come upon staring vietnamese people. I have all the respect and love for vietnam and culture and its people but it makes me feel ...
I have lived in Vietnam for almost 8 years now. Yes, many people stare at me just like many Americans stare at others that are a bit different from them. I can't say I've ever felt the emotions of hate from anyone here towards me. In ... Read More
Property Prices and Best Expat Area to Settle by aspiresa10
Hi All, Within the next six months I am planning on Traveling back to Vietnam to find a property to buy for future retirement. My Budget will be around $100,000.00 (AUD) I am looking for either a 1,2 or 3 bedroom apartment if Coastal town ocean ...
I love the know it all people such as yourself who thinks he knows all of the answers. Read More
"double-booking" charged twice for flights
I flew with them. I don't think it's the airline but who you book it with. Read More
Bans in primary school English classes by ralphnhatrang
More action by those more interested in rules rather than ...
This was probably voted on by those who own their own private English centers. It should help the private schools become even more popular. The poor kids are the ones that will suffer. Read More
what do you arm yourself with at home? by villanova
what item/object (if any) would you/ do you use to protect yourselves at home (suggest if you have good method or item, we could all learn a little ( : )? in the movies guys always have baseball bats but since i've never played the sport, i ...
We have an excellent dog outside. When it barks you check out why. In addition, we have 6 security cameras. The baseball bats are cool if there're not just sitting around for someone to beat you to death with them. Read More
Australian Citizen want to join VN's armed forces by Ngvyen
Pretty much as the title says, I'm 23 years old currently studying fulltime. I have always had an inkling to join the military just for a taste however due to personal reasons, I would much rather enlist in the country of my background's ...
Hello, I'm curious when Vietnam no longer became a communist country? Read More
Place to stay between 6-14 Feb 2016
It would probably help if you said where you were visiting in Vietnam. Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
I was told that I had this option 3 months ago. Read More
Living and doing business in Vietnam by Niles72
Hello everyone, My name is Niels, I am from Denmark. Currently travelling in South East Asia and working online. I run a webagency. I am considering a more permanent base, and I hope it could be Vietnam. Have been visiting the country before, and it ...
What exactly does your business do? Read More
google chromecast? by saigonese
Does any one here know where I can buy the Chromecast here? Thanks!
I have 2 extras that I had brought back from America. Read More
Meetup for Expat entrepreneurs by verenavaleria
Hi, I will be in HCMC until the 8.1. and just wanted to exchange some ideas and chitchat with fellow souls. I would provide the space, so that we do not have to pay for one (my place is in district one near Hi Ba Trung). Just bring along something ...
I'm interested, but I have limited time to meet in the evenings. Read More
Business partners by andyshinyi
Hi Everybody: I am Andy from Vietnam and is now working for a Korean company which produce PE foams used for: bags, furnitures, construction, heat insulation..etc.. now i want to do this business my own but dont have enough capital. i have lot of ...
I guess I don't understand why the companies wouldn't buy this product themselves. I thought your business was producing a product to sell. It seems a bit odd to me. Read More
Ideas for a business in Vietnam
Hello, I am an American & soon my gf & I will have completed our home/business in Tien Giang. I am looking for anyone that might want to discuss the possiblity of a meaningful future business. We will have available space to start a small ... Read More
Meetup for Expat entrepreneurs by verenavaleria
Hi, I will be in HCMC until the 8.1. and just wanted to exchange some ideas and chitchat with fellow souls. I would provide the space, so that we do not have to pay for one (my place is in district one near Hi Ba Trung). Just bring along something ...
Hello, I'm not available then, but I'm interested. What are your thoughts about opportunites? Regards, Danny Read More
Air travel from Vietnam by 1stewart
My girlfriend wants to visit me here in Florida. She has her passport and the travel company in Vietnam wants her to fly to Japan first, but the travel company wants her to stay 5 days and she only wants to stay 2 days. The travel agency wants 1,650 ...
Hello, Keep looking, there is someone special out there for you. I have found mine in Vietnam. Regards, Danny Read More
English and/or Art teacher? by GuestPoster1047
Hi! I'm a New Zealander who has just moved to Saigon from Cambodia. My partner and I would like to stay. I'm looking for more teaching work, if you can help or know of someone that can help, that would be good. I have 2.5 years ESOL ...
Hi Kat, Where are you located? What is your pay rate & days & hours required? Regards, Danny Read More
English Teachers needed immediately! by Ericnguyenusa
World Better Business Org. Inc. USA currently Recruiting English Teachers. We are now looking for Native Speaker Teachers for location in Ho Chi Minh and Nha Trang, no experience necessary, long term and short term contracts. We also help visa ...
Hi, When are your openings? (Days & times) Thanks, Danny Read More
Understanding Visa rules by ancientpathos
Greetings, I am amazed at the different visa policies for Vietnam. I have no problems getting a 3 month multiple entry when I use a visa on arrival service online. When in Cambodia, 3 month multiple entry from consulant again no problem. Use ...
I just arrived in Vietnam again last week after a month stay back home in America. I again did a visa on arrival, but this time only a 1 month visa was avai lable. The rules are always changing. Read More
Is there a love between a foreign older man and a vietnamese girl by wind1989
I am 25 years old and I graduated and I had a job in there. I met an older man 55 years old in UK in the foreign forum. When I meet him in the first time,he is very kind with me because he help me improve the English skill and I do not pay anything ...
I don't age is really a factor in this decision. Is he a good man & can he offer you a good future? If the answer is NO, then I think you best keep searching. Read More
Why are some foreigners - especially expats - hostile and patronized? by Scarletvn
Have you ever meet them on the street of Vietnam or in a forum? In someway I can understand why some of foreigners are suspicious when doing something with local people. I think good and bad people are everywhere, we should be careful with strangers ...
I'm 64 & I think you must be the loud mouth type they were talking about. To group every older expat into the group you describe shows a lack of intelligence & class. I try to treat everyone that deserves it with respect. I don't go out drinking ... Read More
Elmer's Glue HCMC
I know you said you didn't want glue stick, but I have some Elmers craft bond all purpose glue stick. It says permanent bond, acid free, photo safe,non-toxic. I also have Elmers x-treme for bigger tougher projects. 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 ...
I'm glad I didn't make you mad. The truth is that there are 1000's of nice, attractive Vietnamese ladies that would make someone like your a wonderful wife. I have the same bad feelings about people in general that want to be my friend. A friend ... 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 ...
I'm sorry, but I don't know how anyone could be so stupid. My Vietnamese gf asks for nothing. That's why it's such a pleasure to buy her simple things that she really appreciates. How many red flags does it take to get your attention? By the ... Read More
LOOKING FOR A MACHINE SHOP TO MAKE A PART ON A CNC LATHE MACHINE by danhask
American company looking for an affordable company to make a part for them. If price and quality are acceptable then orders for 150-500 pcs/month likely. Part needed to be run on a cnc lathe machine. I am acting as the middle man in this ...
Thanks much for the information. I have found it very difficult to locate companies that do this kind of work. Hopefully, I can with though your help. If so..... I owe you lunch. Read More
Part-time ESL teachers wanted
I'm curious. If you just got to Vietnam, why are you looking for teachers for this school? This just sounds a bit odd to me. Read More
American Television Programs. by bta87
If any of you need your fix I just learned of a site that is quite good. The name of it is ustvnow.com. They have all the major channels for free. I upgraded on have all the channels plus the ability to record via their DVR. At time on my internet ...
Thanks for this information. I'm watching now. Read More
visa on arrival by MarkinNam
with all these e comapanies advertising " visa on arrival" has any one travelling from Australia to Viet Nam, heard of a knock back (refusal at the airport) The embassy in Aus has posted some company names , who they do not endorse
vietnamembassy-usa.org/news/2011/09/warning Not sure if anyone has mentioned these. Read More
Motorbike Mugging in HCMC by Julian09
Despite any stories, not to mention common sense, one of our friends was just robbed Saturday night/Sunday am after leaving O'Brien's Pub. He proceeded to ignore common safety advice and left the pub after having too many beers, and then showed a ...
I do think there was some useful information here. The differences in our lifestyles are not the important point. Read More
LOOKING FOR A MACHINE SHOP TO MAKE A PART ON A CNC LATHE MACHINE by danhask
American company looking for an affordable company to make a part for them. If price and quality are acceptable then orders for 150-500 pcs/month likely. Part needed to be run on a cnc lathe machine. I am acting as the middle man in this ...
Do you have a street name for me to check? I really appreciate your help. Danny Read More
LOOKING FOR A MACHINE SHOP TO MAKE A PART ON A CNC LATHE MACHINE by danhask
American company looking for an affordable company to make a part for them. If price and quality are acceptable then orders for 150-500 pcs/month likely. Part needed to be run on a cnc lathe machine. I am acting as the middle man in this ...
Yuli, Thanks for the reply. If you want to give me a contact then I'd appreciate it. However, I'd prefer not to give out too many details. You can see the pics of the part I want made here. Not sure what other details are needed. Danny Read More
LOOKING FOR A MACHINE SHOP TO MAKE A PART ON A CNC LATHE MACHINE by danhask
American company looking for an affordable company to make a part for them. If price and quality are acceptable then orders for 150-500 pcs/month likely. Part needed to be run on a cnc lathe machine. I am acting as the middle man in this ...
[img]https://cnclathepartneeded.shutterfly.com/ Read More
LOOKING FOR A MACHINE SHOP TO MAKE A PART ON A CNC LATHE MACHINE
American company looking for an affordable company to make a part for them. If price and quality are acceptable then orders for 150-500 pcs/month likely. Part needed to be run on a cnc lathe machine. I am acting as the middle man in this ... Read More
Why do VN's stare at Foreigners VN wive's? by bluenz
What are VN's thinking when they stare at a Foreigners VN wife , ( or daughter, or any VN female accompanying them )? I get all sorts of looks, some happy , some down right disgusting. Input from some VN's would be interesting.
Why do some Vietnamese stare at me? Because... I'm so good looking, I suppose! Read More
Why do VN's stare at Foreigners VN wive's? by bluenz
What are VN's thinking when they stare at a Foreigners VN wife , ( or daughter, or any VN female accompanying them )? I get all sorts of looks, some happy , some down right disgusting. Input from some VN's would be interesting.
Why do Americans stare when you have an Asian wife or gf in America? Read More
Texting USA by demonietto
I'm trying to text a US cell phone with my mobifone sim but it isn't working. I've tried 001-***-**** and a few other combinations without success. Is there a code that works? I was able to text a Thailand number without problem. Do I need to put a ...
Last year I used Magic Jack for all regular phone calls & it worked great. However, now my 1 year membership has expired & they won't let me charge the new membership with a credit card that is phyically outside of USA. I have gone round & round ... Read More
looking for idea teacher by lkhung
hello everyone, my name is hieu, i'm living in Haiphong city - 1 of 3 biggest city in vietnam. i was an English teacher and manager at a online teaching service. But now i want to open a center which is quite different with other centers in vietnam, ...
These numbers reflex those who choice as being 1 race only. Whites also include many Hispanics. As you notice, Hispanics aren't included separately on your list. 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 ...
It seems to me that there are over 1000 ways to make money in Vietnam. I thought it would be a great opportunity to open a quality recreational facility outside of the city somewhere. However, I don't have the funds to do it. Unfortuniately, ... 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 ...
GREAT POST. Tito has got to be so bored with his life to worry so much about persons like us. Read More
Is there a love between a foreign older man and a vietnamese girl by wind1989
I am 25 years old and I graduated and I had a job in there. I met an older man 55 years old in UK in the foreign forum. When I meet him in the first time,he is very kind with me because he help me improve the English skill and I do not pay anything ...
I am in a relationship with a much younger wonderful lady. There is no doubt in my mind that she loves me & it has nothing to do with her mother. She doesn't want a ticket to America, in fact, she doesn't want to leave Vietnam. I think some ... Read More
2hours far From HCMC : Tien giang Province by Brubrulamachette
Hi there ! I've spent several hours reading all your posts but didn't find any about expatriates living in tien giang province. I will probably move to Vietnam in october for a new job as a Quality Engineer and will have to stay in Tien Giang ...
Hi, I plan to live in Tien Giang later this year or early next year. My Vietnamese GF is from there & I want to get out of the city. Hopefully, I can find some kind of employment or pt work as a English teacher. Best of luck to you. Read More