Tony Trung
@zanchun
Vietnamese citizen
Forum posts
148
Contacts
15
About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Vung Tau
Speaks English, Vietnamese
Registration: 25 July 2014
Experienced engineer seeking job opportunity in Vung Tau/HCM
Since the oil went down over years, lots of oil company reduce their employees in Vung Tau. Read More
Motorbike Panieers
Sorry Mod, I would like to post the link where they sell Panniers to let JohnDo know. This is where we can find motorcyle panniers. http://www.lazada.vn/catalog/?q=Panniers+ Read More
Bike rentals in Vung Tau? by JanusPaggers
Hi, Planning a day trip to Vung Tau from Ho Chi Minh via Hydrofoil this Sunday. On a solo flight this time, so not going for those Tandem bikes. So here are my questions: -Anyone know any bike rental shops by the port? -How much would it be to ...
There're many bikes and motorbikes rental services along Phan Chu Trinh St. ( road lead to Back Beach ) or on Thuy Van st. The easiest way is to ask the taxi driver, he will take you there. Read More
Things to do in Vung Tau during the weekends
Hi Christine, Not only weekend, we enjoy our life every single day in Vung Tau. In the morning, we do exercise in the park near the beach. There're groups of aerobic, you can take part in and train your body everyday. Or you can walk, jog in ... Read More
Families with young children in vung tau
I'm not a native speaker, but If you want to ask things for your kids, I can help. Cheers. Read More
Just arrived in Vung Tau- Internet Cafe ? Rent a bicycle? Play guitar?
I go to Nha Trang every year, so I know a little about it. Nha Trang is also a wonderful place to live. The beach there is very long and beautiful. For motorcycle rental; you can go to Hoang Hoa Tham or Nguyen Thien Thuat St. The Sailing Club bar ... Read More
Where to buy Pink Salt for meat curing in Vung Tau or HCM by Festeem
Anybody know where to buy Pink Salt in HCM or in Vungtau. It's for curing meat and bacon specially. Regards Ron.
Hi Festeem, this is the first time I know that kind of salt even though I'm not a good cooker. :D Where can you find that salt ? In Coop Mart, Lotte Mart, or Linh Phuong shop ? Thanks Read More
English speaking dentist in Vung Tau or HCMC
Hello fish323, There is a dentist on Bacu street where the staff can speak English there. The address is Tam Duc dentist - 102 Ba Cu St., Vung Tau. Cheers. Read More
Purchasing a Motorscooter in Vung Tau by Su Bagnall
Can anyone recommend an honest and reliable seller of second hand motor scooters in Vung Tau? I am a single lady who knows nothing at all about engines etc. so I will be at the mercy of the retailer.
Are you still in need for a 2nd motorcycle !? I can suggest you some shops. You should look for 2nd Nouvo scooter (2nd-3rd generation) , it's price about 8-10 mils vnd ( shop's price ). It's pity that almost the shop owners don't ... Read More
Just arrived in Vung Tau- Internet Cafe ? Rent a bicycle? Play guitar?
Hello Mannieb, WiFi internet is free everywhere in VungTau. You can enter any WiFi area and ask the staff for WiFi password. For some places, they even don't have password for WiFi. If you need to hire a motorcycle, I see there are some shops ... Read More
Excellent experience in HCMC Hospital last night: emergency situation by Ottvantor
My 19 year old daughter is on vacation from Canada and became quite ill yesterday with a severe infection that required urgent diagnosis and treatment.....she was running a high fever of 39.5c with diarrhoea, nausea and all sorts of body pains plus ...
http://www.upsieutoc.com/images/2015/07/24/columbiahostpital.jpg Is this that hospital ? I've found information over Google. Columbia Asia Gia Dinh International Hospital Address: 22 Tháng 12, Thuan Giao, Thuan An, Binh Duong, ... Read More
Internet scheduled to be slow again... by snake77
Your Internet speed might have been creeping over the last week but it will get even slower as a days-long maintenance period is scheduled for this weekend for the submarine cable system that enables Vietnam to connect to overseas service. The ...
Our "Judgment Day" is coming :sick What would we do without Internet ? Hanging out and drinking coffee !? :/ Read More
Where to find expats jobs in Vietnam (Not teaching) by Hupmum
I'm a Vietnamese living a UK and my husband is British, we have a lovely 2 year old baby. We both have good jobs in UK: I am an admin for a university and my husband is a database developer for a tax consultancy firm. Anyway, we're ...
Hi Hupmun, Most of Vietnamese are dreaming of living in US, UK... but how strange you want to go back to Vietnam. :D . It's wonderful if you come back to VN with full bags of money.Then you will just retire, and enjoy your comfortable living. ... Read More
Hydrofoil is back by lostvietdreamer
I was passing the hydrofoil dock on 27 December and noticed two hydrofoils docked. I went in the terminal and the lady told me they are back in service on a limited basis. The boats I saw were Vina Express. The website is up and taking reservations.
The Hydrofoil is back. We have 1 more option to go to HCM City now. :cool: Read More
Custody of my child with Vietnamese ex girlfiend by Tydus
All I am seeking some advice on how as an Australian expat not living in VN I gain custody of my child who is currently with his Vietnamese mother. I'll bullet point the valid details but over view is I thought everything was ok but a surprise ...
You should contact a Vietnamese lawyer, he knows the procedures/law to get your son back. Read More
I'm getting sick of this slow internet !! by Frank Malt
It's been 10 days now and it crawls at a snails pace, so fix it already !! How much longer do we endure this?
Go to speedtest.net , you will know what internet provider your building is using. Read More
I'm getting sick of this slow internet !! by Frank Malt
It's been 10 days now and it crawls at a snails pace, so fix it already !! How much longer do we endure this?
During the time the news saying that " Sharks bite the cable, jellyfishes lick the cable ...blah blah..." This is Viettel speedtest in my building, Office Fiber package. 1. Inside Vietnam http://www.speedtest.net/result/4351629610.png 2. ... Read More
Best city in Vietnam for expats by CanadianDude
Hello everyone, First I'd like to say this is an amazing website full of useful information. I've been reading it everyday since I discovered it. I'm looking for adventure, so I'm planning on moving to Vietnam next year. Everybody ...
Vung Tau, small lovely city, 120 km away from Ho Chi Minh City (1,5 hours moving by bus ), where I've grown up, best place I've ever known. :kiss: We have long beach, cool wind all seasons, many places low living cost for retired expats. ... Read More
Gmail any problems the last 2 days? by bluenz
Anyone else having problems with gmail in the last 2 days? I can't even get onto it today. ( tried using Firefox and Chrome ).
It's AAG cable problem again. I think Bluenz is using VNPT IPS service. I have 3 internet lines from 3 IPS in our building now: VNPT, FPT and Viettel. VNPT IPS work well when there is no problem. BUT, whenever the AAG gets trouble, VNPT is the ... Read More
Is this too good to be true? Relationship questions. by tqt76
I met a Vietnamese girl from an online dating website. She wasn't the first girl who contacted me, but was the one who contacted me. She is 27 years old, and I'm a 38 years old Vietnamese/Chinese American. I can only understand the ...
Hi tqt76 What will be will be. Just come and meet her in Aug. You're a strong man, won't lose anything :D . Hope you will find your love here in Vietnam. Read More
tips for buying a motor bike by thecoolchazza
Hi All, I've heard that I have to give out my passport in order to rent a motor bike but I do not like that idea, so instead I've decided that i want to buy a second hand one instead. The purpose is only to travel around HCMC for food and ...
A second-hand Nouvo Yamaha scooter only cost $250-$400. Some shops offer a buy-back when you don't want to use the motorbike anymore. If you have a Vietnamese friend, you may ask him/her to buy it for you. If you walk into a shop by yourself, ... Read More
Meeting a vietnamese girl for the first time, what should I expect ? by timmytran
Hi there, I am a vietnamese american guy living in the united states. I am being introduced to a vietnamese girl by my relatives in vietnam and I want to know what should I expect when I meet them. She is my potential fiancee and I want to be able ...
Everything will be fine! They won't eat you! :D Bring them a basket of fruits as Ngatt suggested maybe best idea. When I first time met my wife's family, I brought nothing. If I only I had known this blog 10 years ago ! Read More
curious by swegolf1956
Hi, I am a retired USAF considering Vietnam. While in for a checkup in Portland, Or VA Hospital I met a Vietnamese woman. She was taking my labs. She saw on my chart that I was a widower. While we talked she repeatedly instructed me to, ...
@swegolf . You're wise, those girls are a fool. They give love, sex just hope for something better in their life. However, after 3 months, they 're still as poor as before, left behind ; and you go on with beautiful life, looking for other ... Read More
curious by swegolf1956
Hi, I am a retired USAF considering Vietnam. While in for a checkup in Portland, Or VA Hospital I met a Vietnamese woman. She was taking my labs. She saw on my chart that I was a widower. While we talked she repeatedly instructed me to, ...
Hi Steven, 1. If you want to find a Vietnamese wife, just live in VN for at least 1-2 years to understand our culture, way of life, and Vietnamese women. 2. I've never seen any Vietnamese woman who is 20-30 wants to marry 60's man. ... Read More
When a girl says : <insert your name > dang ghet ? by @ussieDave
Been talking to this girl (26) , who we share a mutual friend (who has been an Australian male friend of mine for many years - he actually put us in contact) pretty much every day for close to 8 months now. Viber, Zalo, face to face on skype etc ...
When a Vietnamese girl says " dang ghet " - " đáng ghét " , it means you place an important role in her life. You didn't tell your current relation ship with her. But i think It's about time for a real ... Read More
Fleeing the scene of an accident (personal injury) by hs0zfe
A speeding Ford Transit van with passengers hit me while overtaking on the wrong side of the road. Guess he was doing 70 km. I blacked out. The driver took off, but the owner stayed to pay my hospital bill. Is this how things are done over ...
How lucky you are still here, alive and typing. :up: If you want to driver to pay for what he did to you, you should ask for help from your Embassy since most of Vnese traffic police aren't good at English. They're afraid of solving ... Read More
Where in Vung Tau/... by Su Bagnall
Hi Everyone! I'll be moving to Vung Tau Soon and working in District 9. Can anyone tell me the nearest beach to District 9 and what sort of accommodation is available there? Thanks!
Why do you live in Vung Tau and work in District 9 ? District 9 is in Ho Chi Minh City, ~ 100 km far away from Vung Tau. It will take 4 hours a day to go to work and back home. The accommodation in Vung Tau: Villa & hotel (over $1000/m) , ... Read More
Question for the weekend mechanics about my motorbike by jeff-vn
Hi all, I have a 2010 Yamaha Nouvo that started running rough about a month ago. When I drive at a steady speed (say 30 or 40 kmh) I can feel that the engine is missing and the bike does not drive smooth. It also misses quite a bit when I ...
Yamaha Nouvo 2010 (maybe Nouvo 3) is infamous for his loud engine especially when he gets older and older. The engine will be smooth when you ride at high speed (40km/h) but will be louder at low speed. You did meet some dealers and they have the ... Read More
Electronics/Electrical stuff market
Look at your old adapter to see the outlet power,then buy another brand name with same outlet power. For example : 12V - 15 Voltage adapter. You can find them in electronic shops, mobile shops, or in famous "Nhat Tao" market. Read More
I'm getting sick of this slow internet !! by Frank Malt
It's been 10 days now and it crawls at a snails pace, so fix it already !! How much longer do we endure this?
The problems seem to happen to those who are using VNPT. My idea is when AAG works well, VNPT users can access websites outside VN fastest ( compared to Viettel and FPT ). However, when AAG gets trouble, they don't have any back up line or the ... Read More
I'm getting sick of this slow internet !! by Frank Malt
It's been 10 days now and it crawls at a snails pace, so fix it already !! How much longer do we endure this?
Since AAG cable is broken, we all have to wait for their fixing. I'm using Viettel cable, VNPT cable, FPT ADSL, and find that Viettel is faster when AAG cable gets trouble. Google mail -and youtube are still fast (80%) Read More
Divorcing in Vietnam by Raggers
I know this is a little bit of topic but my friend, who happens to be a girl (I know they get treated with less respect, that's why i mention it) has been trying to settle for a divorce for over 1yr now because he had a child with another women ...
Tell her get a digital recorder or hidden cameras , then save all his numerous threats. They will be valuable evidence when they meet at the court. Read More
Vietnam to change area codes of 59 cities, provinces from March
Making a big mess ! I did lost lots of customers from last number changing. :mad: Read More
Cost of living? by jakobsenerik99
I was wondering if anybody could tell me!! Can I live quite comfortable in Ho Chi Minh City for around 1600 us dollars pr month?
We've already had a topic like this before, you can search in the forum. Btw, I will show you a brief information. $1600 is not really a large sum of money to live comfortable. 1. Home rent : a. Apartment : $ 400 - $600 ( room $150 - $200 ... Read More
Cost of living? by jakobsenerik99
I was wondering if anybody could tell me!! Can I live quite comfortable in Ho Chi Minh City for around 1600 us dollars pr month?
Hello jakobsenerik99, $1600 is for spending only or everything ? ( Home rent, car/bike rent, eating out, etc... ) Read More
Application for Business Visa this January 2015
Here is the link from Gov that I read http://www.congan.com.vn/?mod=detnews&catid=708&id=531392 " Visas and temporary residence period for the VN residing overseas for foreign passport holders visiting relatives VN raised up to 6 ... Read More
Application for Business Visa this January 2015
https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=408156#2338406 Hi iamunicaija, there is already a thread about new Immigration Law. So far as I know , there are 20 types of visa. Longer temporary stay card (5 years) and 5 years visa for investors, 6 ... Read More
Welcome from VT
Have you visited the Vung Tau Torchlight , Kito statue (Rio de Janeiro), Bao Dai palace, Pagodas ? Read More
Things a NOOB learned shared. by Barkester
I introduce myself as a NOOB, but I have been "here" a few times. My perspectives deal mostly with things unique to Vietnam versus Thailand, Laos and Cambo as my Western experiences are becoming aged and may be irrelevant with the changing ...
zanchun read the entire post? You didn't have any brain freeze? Words,concept of story and grammar were perfectly understood by you? If yes,then you're a much better person than I. Personally,I found many spelling and grammatical errors. I ... Read More
Things a NOOB learned shared. by Barkester
I introduce myself as a NOOB, but I have been "here" a few times. My perspectives deal mostly with things unique to Vietnam versus Thailand, Laos and Cambo as my Western experiences are becoming aged and may be irrelevant with the changing ...
Thank you Barkester, very detailed experience. You're understanding us :-D . I like the way you describe about our way of riding. I guess you must be living in Saigon, where you can have a full view for Viet people life style ;-) Read More
Air Tickets and 3 Month Tourist VISA by msnowdon
I will be moving to live in Vung Tau in 6 weeks time. I went today to buy my one way air ticket to Saigon, without buying any return ticket, because I intend to stay and marry my girlfriend in Vietnam. The travel consultant asked me how am I going ...
What can't be resolved by money can be resolved by lots of money ! :par: Read More
Jobs In Nha Trang by Raggers
Last August I did a motorbike ride from Hanoi down to Saigon. I got to see a lot of Vietnam and fell in love with the country whilst I was doing it. My brother lives in Hanoi and although I loved it, I don't think i could live there, I also just ...
I think you may be an English teacher or tutor. As many other jobs, the companies will look for local people so they can pay less. You can take your CV to many English schools in Nha Trang and apply. Read More
Nha trang, someone going out tonight?
For Nha Trang night activities, I like to go to Sailing Club- beautiful scene and delicious food. There are live music concert at weekends. I do like bikini parties after midnight there :kiss: You should try :par: Sailing club - 72-74 Tran Phu ... Read More
increasing crime in Vietnam by montor
Is stealing from foreigners by pickpockets and by about 70 % of all Taxi drivers on criminal offence or just an hobby in Vietnam as it mostly only locals stealing from foreigners? Does anyone knows the answer to it? and what is the punishment for ...
Since there are the good and the bad in every country, it's better for expats to protect themselves. Most of Vnese are friendly, warm, but there are still lots of crime in the society. Get a "Honda Lead" scooter to have everything in ... Read More
Idea of doing business... by ngattt
Today my boss said to me if I want to do business with the university's help? My university will help someone who want to open a company. They will invest everything, place, even so much money if I can write a detail plan. If I will be sucess ...
Hi Ms Ngattt There are lots of companies focusing on fresh vegetables already. And it's not easy to grow a truly pure vegetables at all. So just do what you know most - opening a IT school. Cheap school fee for poor students. And you will have ... Read More
How to bring a dog in Vietnam to the uk
Dr Nghia, No. 09090632xx ( check your inbox ). He is good at English and do all services for pets. Tks to Ms Vi T.N for this information. Read More
Vung Tau Recommendations from some expats living there..... by Chris NJ
Hey all, I have been living in HCMC for 3 years now but me and the wife have decided to move to VT. I would love some help from other expats living there on what the best locations to live are or apartment recommendations. A house would be fine ...
Welcome to Vung Tau, lovely and peaceful place ! 1. Job market in Vung Tau is not as in HCMC, not so many available jobs here. Here are popular jobs for foreigner in Vung Tau : English teacher, oil engineer, .... no thing more :( . There are more ... Read More
Expat in Vung Tao by Francis13
Hi everyone, Are there any expat living in Vung Tao? (I need some advise). Thanks Francis.
Some girls in bars or foreign restaurants don't like a Vietnamese girl accompanied by a foreigner. Because they think they won't have any chance to get into a " relation " with that foreigner ! Not all, but there are some. And ... Read More
The funny members, where are you now? by ngattt
Just felt boring these days. After working so hard, came here and there were noone to discuss/argue with :sosad:
:lol: I don't like that joke, maybe if she is like me....she returns home with cleaver! :lol:How bad my English is ! I had to read many times to catch the idea of the story. Then I told to my wife about the story. And she said she would cut ... Read More
"i need money for my family"to the western man confused about vnese gf by Ngocanhkdqt
I was reading some threads about love between Vietnamese women and Western man. One from a girl who expressed the embarrassing about some dirty vnese women, in her thread she wrote: "There are many reasons for Vietnamese woman to cheat ...
Hi LaxFogo, Some Vietnamese want to show themselves by wearing expensive stuff, but some are enjoying their lives. Why we have to keep all money in the pocket or in the bank!?. If we die, can we take them along with !?. I read one post of yours ... Read More
The funny members, where are you now? by ngattt
Just felt boring these days. After working so hard, came here and there were noone to discuss/argue with :sosad:
Let's have a quick vacation. Tomorrow morning, turn off your hp, catch the bus, go to Vung Tau city, get to the beach, enjoy the sun bath, drink pina colada, gather some Vung Tau expats and chat for whole day... :par: Then you will go back to ... Read More
Is it more relaxing to work in Vietnam? by jimmyfry
I have been working in London and Jakarta, while a friend of mine has been to Singapore and is now in Vietnam. He told me that it is more relaxing to work in Vietnam. In his opinion, there are many bad things about the working environment in ...
I think you talk about those guy who work for Government. If they do harder, they also get same salary. If they do less, also same money got ! I see lots of workers start to work from 3 am, and finish his job on 9 pm or even more. 15-18 hours/day , ... Read More
The funny members, where are you now? by ngattt
Just felt boring these days. After working so hard, came here and there were noone to discuss/argue with :sosad:
When I'm stressful , I will listen to music , or ride along the beach , breath the fresh air, feel the freeze. And look at this picture ... Read More
The funny members, where are you now? by ngattt
Just felt boring these days. After working so hard, came here and there were noone to discuss/argue with :sosad:
Hi ngattt, I don't know if you like music or not, and what kind do you like !? This is my current favorite song. Let's listen to it :par: " Don't cry Joni " Read More
Help with my Vietnam Power Point
I will give you a Vietnamese keyword (" mưu sinh ") that you can copy and paste to search it over Google, then translate them into English, you will have a clear look at Vietnamese life. Also search for the images, more specific ! ;) Read More
"i need money for my family"to the western man confused about vnese gf by Ngocanhkdqt
I was reading some threads about love between Vietnamese women and Western man. One from a girl who expressed the embarrassing about some dirty vnese women, in her thread she wrote: "There are many reasons for Vietnamese woman to cheat ...
God bless ! You've married an angel ! A very Vietnamese girl . Read More
Occupancy Checks: Cong An (Peoples Police) Doing Late Night Checks by Jaitch
Most of us know we have to be registered at the local [b]Cong An[/b] occupancy office, detailing all the occupants of an apartment. A friend called me around [u]23.25H Sunday night[/u] and said two [b]Cong An[/b] and an interpreter had rung his ...
There is a campaign that the Police will check Registration of Stay of the foreigners . I think so Read More
Young Saigonese girl love Vungtau and wanna move to settle her life :) by Ngocanhkdqt
Hello every one! Im having annual leave and just visit Vungtau ytd, one thing i must say now is: i love it! I just simply fall in love of the quite morning in the beach, fresh air, no jam traffic and people are fun and nice. At the moment, i work ...
Advantages of Vung Tau : 1. No Air pollution 2. No traffic jam 3. No on-street under-construction work 4. Nice landscape, you can watch the whole scene of Vung Tau from Ho May mountain, or from Ki to statue (Small mountain), or from Light house 5. ... Read More
Getting a 3 month or 5 year visa to live in Vietnam
There is a 5 years Visa Exemption ; duration of stay does not exceed 90 days each entry. But you have to work for a big company or a company with a big project in Vietnam. ( I think so ) ;) Read More
Police keeping track of foreigners & employers having to register them by hs0zfe
Yesterday, the cops came to my work place. But they had copies of my passport and all went well. Not sure what that was all about? Is this common? Just wondering.
It's usual. As long as your visa is active, no thing to worry. :-) Read More
Happy Vietnam Women Day - 20th Oct !!
Happy Vietnamese Women Day - 20th Oct !! Wish that all Vietnamese Women have a great day ! For those in love, don't forget to give her a flower or a small gift ! :par: Read More
What is the best thing about living here in Vietnam? by nguyet.le
Some of my foreigners friends told me that they choose to live in Vietnam since Vietnam is a peaceful place, and a developing country with a lot of business opportunities, the low cost of living, lovely girls, some just love Vietnam and don't ...
Can you live in US with only $500/month ? But you can live in VN with only $300/month You see demonstrations everyday in other countries But can you see any demonstration in VN ? You can be afraid of terrorists in other countries But you can't ... Read More
Latest on leaving Vietnam with over $5000USD? by toiyeuthitmeo
Hi guys, Too long; didn't read: American friend has $11K earned legally in Vietnam, would like to legally take it out in cash. How? A colleague has done well saving during her time in Vietnam and will have about $11,000 when she departs ...
It's hard to earn $5000, but I think it's easy to take $5000 out of VN. Just move in / move out several times, each time $1000-2500 - Tourist visa. :D Read More
Is this real? Straight men think women have an expiration date? by ngattt
Omg, poor me :sosad: [b]1. Straight men think women have an expiration date.[/b] "Although women tend to seek men around their age, men of all ages are by far looking for women in their early 20s, according to OkCupid data. While men often ...
Due to language barrier that makes Ngatt and Dejavu.dot misunderstand each other. Dejavu should invite her an eating out and make everything clear. :par: Read More
I just want to know what vietnamese people think. by bawindayak
First time when I come to vietnam, I think they is nice and friendly when I walk alone. but for some month I living here. I just learn about vietnamese. just one think, I don't understand about vietnamese people attitude. I think they very nasty ...
I feel sorry for what you've passed, Bawindayak. There are still lots of cultured people in Vietnam. Just look at their daily behaviors like riding motorbike on the pavement, no queuing, littering garbage everywhere ... Actually we grow up from ... Read More
Fooled by foreigner? by QuynnTr
Hi you guys. Yea its about love affairs. Again. I have a friend, she used to works aboard for a while and met him, his name is Ray. They started to dating, hanging out for few times then she come back to Vietnam. After that she asked him come to ...
There is nothing at all strange or unusual about a person from the west being single at the age of 38. A real man will overcome long distance to meet one he truly lovesReal men have jobs.1. I agree that West men still single at 38 is popular. They ... Read More
I just want to know what vietnamese people think. by bawindayak
First time when I come to vietnam, I think they is nice and friendly when I walk alone. but for some month I living here. I just learn about vietnamese. just one think, I don't understand about vietnamese people attitude. I think they very nasty ...
Maybe you look like a Vietnamese girl. So they thought you are a Vietnamese girl and don't like to see you going with foreigner . Every time Vnese people see a young girl going shopping with a foreigner they will think that girl is from a bar ... Read More
Is this real? Straight men think women have an expiration date? by ngattt
Omg, poor me :sosad: [b]1. Straight men think women have an expiration date.[/b] "Although women tend to seek men around their age, men of all ages are by far looking for women in their early 20s, according to OkCupid data. While men often ...
Do you like fresh or rotten seafood !? I think it's the point :D Read More
advisable safety tips living in the cities specifically HCMC. by Beyondthesee
I hate this to be my first post.. ,but I've always felt safety was ALWAYS a priority. Anyhoo, maybe it's taboo to speak of such things. I want to discuss the potential dangers and advisable saftey tips living in the cities specifically ...
As a man, I wonder if we're targeted the same way as women. I'll often have a laptop or camera bag strapped across my body (bag in front) while riding a motorbike in HCM, but nobody has ever tried anything. I wonder if it's because ... Read More
advisable safety tips living in the cities specifically HCMC. by Beyondthesee
I hate this to be my first post.. ,but I've always felt safety was ALWAYS a priority. Anyhoo, maybe it's taboo to speak of such things. I want to discuss the potential dangers and advisable saftey tips living in the cities specifically ...
There are bad guys and good guys all over the world, not only in Vietnam. You should take care of yourself. I think here are some notice for expats in Vietnam 1. Stay away from crowd : You may lose your pocket, valuable things in your bags. Keep ... Read More
Any investment banker/financing professional person - English speaker? by aibiet150204
I tried to search and the blog came up with several results about invesment activities in Vietnam but all were not what I was looking for. I am looking for someone has knowledge on investment banking/financing activities to help me out with terms ...
The first and the hardest lesson I've learnt is " cut loss " . Whenever my portfolio is -8% , I will cut loss ; a little hurt but less loss is better than great loss :) Read More
Fooled by foreigner? by QuynnTr
Hi you guys. Yea its about love affairs. Again. I have a friend, she used to works aboard for a while and met him, his name is Ray. They started to dating, hanging out for few times then she come back to Vietnam. After that she asked him come to ...
I think you had met women married already, and they just want to check how attractive they are. And when they knew that you would come to visit , they would be scared of meeting you.I'm so sorry for you. You would lose your money even you come ... Read More
Fooled by foreigner? by QuynnTr
Hi you guys. Yea its about love affairs. Again. I have a friend, she used to works aboard for a while and met him, his name is Ray. They started to dating, hanging out for few times then she come back to Vietnam. After that she asked him come to ...
And ... how is she now, QuynnTr ? Read More
Fooled by foreigner? by QuynnTr
Hi you guys. Yea its about love affairs. Again. I have a friend, she used to works aboard for a while and met him, his name is Ray. They started to dating, hanging out for few times then she come back to Vietnam. After that she asked him come to ...
I disagree a lot. Im older than 38 and still single, no family hiding some place. Yes it happens, so what? A single adult doesnt mean LIAR. And as far as travel long distance, you sure say it fast like its nothing. Im only in Malaysia and still its ... Read More
Any investment banker/financing professional person - English speaker? by aibiet150204
I tried to search and the blog came up with several results about invesment activities in Vietnam but all were not what I was looking for. I am looking for someone has knowledge on investment banking/financing activities to help me out with terms ...
Do you mention about something like Amibroker ? Read More
Ferry Service HCMC to Vung Tau by Bruce Casey
Is the old hydrofoil service back up and running from HCMC to Vung Tau ? There was talk of a new service not using the old hydrofoils starting up,any news on this service? Thanks in advance bruce
The service is under maintenance ! So far I know that it is abandoned due to an accident last year. Greenlines company has made great effort to build up some new ferries and they say that their service will be available at this Sept. But I think ... Read More
Vietnamese wife? by bta87
I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...
Haha, it's over, you have no way back ! Take a risk then :D Anyway, Vietnamese girls are good, believe me ! Read More
Vietnamese wife? by bta87
I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...
Yup, there is a service for this , about $50.000 or more for a case :D. However, it is very strict nowadays because the US government will observe your life your your fake husband over 3-5 years when you live in US. And before that, they will have a ... Read More
Vietnamese wife? by bta87
I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...
When I was a teenager, every time I saw a Vietnamese girl getting married or accompanied with a foreigner , I did hate ! I thought "why on Earth they want to marry a foreigner !? Why not a Vietnamese guy !?" But later when I grow up, my ... Read More
Can foreign visitors on tourist visa stay at private home.? by Yogi007
Hi, I keep getting different takes on the above. I have friends that live in leased properties here . When their relatives arrive for a week of two , they were told they need to stay at a hotel. You lease a house long term for years, and foreign ...
The attitude is various from this police to another police. This guy needs a little commission (maybe his background is not good) but another guy doesn't need that money and he is polite as well. I also know that the salary of a police in VN ... Read More
What to do with 2,1bill dong? by crazybitch
I already have 1 bill dong at 8,1 interest rate at techcombank. The plan was to put more money in a saving account in vn But the interest rate has dropped dramatically, so i dont think thats an good idea anymore, I guess the interestrate will be at ...
How could you earn that 1 bill ? Do the same to get 2,1 bill :par: Read More
Can foreign visitors on tourist visa stay at private home.? by Yogi007
Hi, I keep getting different takes on the above. I have friends that live in leased properties here . When their relatives arrive for a week of two , they were told they need to stay at a hotel. You lease a house long term for years, and foreign ...
Your friend's relatives can live in your friend's apartment as long as the lessor agrees with that. The lessor will have to make a registration of stay for your friend's relatives. ( And of course there should be " coffee money ... Read More
Salaries for expat & Cost of living for a family of 4 by deekay80
Hi, We are considering moving to Ho Chi Minh City. We are unsure of what expat salaries are considered good in Vietnam. Does anyone know what the equivalent salary in Vietnam would be based on an Australian salary of $150,000 - $200,000? Further, ...
Thanks Jaitch, very detailed information. :-) Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
Hi Majorkalsi, Where there is a will, there is a way. We can see there're no way she will move over sea to be with you in India. Moving abroad is a big thing to Vietnamese, especially for a woman, there're many things she will be afraid of ... Read More
Salaries for expat & Cost of living for a family of 4 by deekay80
Hi, We are considering moving to Ho Chi Minh City. We are unsure of what expat salaries are considered good in Vietnam. Does anyone know what the equivalent salary in Vietnam would be based on an Australian salary of $150,000 - $200,000? Further, ...
Your suggestion Cost of living is for high standard in HCMC . In my opinion, those costs are acceptable 1. housing: $1000-$1500 ( Serviced Apartment leasing in District 7, you can find lower price in other districts ) 2. school fees: $ 2000 -$3000 ... Read More
Looking for advice or opinions about a girlfriend. by robert_jpop
Hello everyone, I met a Vietnamese girl through an online dating website. I live in the US and I am 32 years old. She is 20. We started writing to each other towards the end of January of this year. After three weeks we lost touch with each other, ...
Cvco, Will you please to help Ngattt to improve her speaking skill when you move to VN !? That would be great :par: Read More
Expat-blog meet up in vung tau anyone? by iamunicaija
Hi All! My name is Nikka and I've been here in VT for a month now. :) I really love this place and would like to meet some new friends. If anyone is planning to have a meetup of some members of Expat-blog located in Vung tau, please let me ...
Yeah, let's have a drink ! :par: Drinking beer, drinking beer, drinking all the night ! ( jingle bells ... jingle bells .. jingle all the way ) ;) Read More
Looking for a shipping company by Dejavu.dot
Good morning everyone! I am looking for a shipping company to ship the products to Dubai port. The products are clothes. 23 boxes. Each box 60 kgs and the dimension is 60*60*60. Pls send me the price in my box. Any recommendation is highly ...
I've sent your request to my friend who is working in Logistics. Hope that she will reply you on Monday. Read More
BEAUTIFUL ONE-LINERS THAT MAY CHANGE YOUR LIFE by ngattt
1. Stay away from Anger.. It hurts ..Only You! (Tránh xa sự giận dữ... Nó làm đau... chỉ bạn mà thôi!) 2. If you are right then there is no need to get angry, (Nếu bạn ...
Thanks for the post. I also have 1 picture meaningful, I often open it whenever I fell down ! http://www.abaenglish.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/Why-Worry.jpg Read More