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nickmathew

nickmathew

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Filipino expat in the United Arab Emirates

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36

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29

About me

Filipino

Lives in Dubai

Speaks English

Registration: 08 November 2015

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8 years ago
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Cargo shipment of religious item from HCMC to Manila by nickmathew

I saw a very nice sculpture of St. Joseph in HCMC and wanted deep in my heart to buy it and ship it to Philipines. It was life size and wanted to put it in a chapel that our family is slowly improving. Does anybody have any idea on how to arrange ...

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I can only guess lets say around 200kg.. Read More

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8 years ago
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Cargo shipment of religious item from HCMC to Manila by nickmathew

I saw a very nice sculpture of St. Joseph in HCMC and wanted deep in my heart to buy it and ship it to Philipines. It was life size and wanted to put it in a chapel that our family is slowly improving. Does anybody have any idea on how to arrange ...

nickmathew

Can you tell me how much would it cost? Its a life size marble statue.. Read More

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9 years ago

Cargo shipment of religious item from HCMC to Manila

I saw a very nice sculpture of St. Joseph in HCMC and wanted deep in my heart to buy it and ship it to Philipines. It was life size and wanted to put it in a chapel that our family is slowly improving. Does anybody have any idea on how to arrange ... Read More

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10 years ago
Richard Loo

Expat blog HCM May monthly gathering Sunday 15th May 2016 by Richard Loo

MONTHLY GATHERING Date: Sunday 15 May 2016 Participation: just come and join us at any round, no advance registration is required Details: (i) Round 1 - coffee: - Time: 4pm-6pm - Venue: High Land Coffee - Address: 181 Ham Nghi Street, District 1 ...

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Matt, It is the future we are hoping for free energy from the sun, wind and the ocean. We hope we will be less dependent to oil in the next 30 years, and so our cars next.. Read More

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10 years ago
Richard Loo

Expat blog HCM May monthly gathering Sunday 15th May 2016 by Richard Loo

MONTHLY GATHERING Date: Sunday 15 May 2016 Participation: just come and join us at any round, no advance registration is required Details: (i) Round 1 - coffee: - Time: 4pm-6pm - Venue: High Land Coffee - Address: 181 Ham Nghi Street, District 1 ...

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Matt, i am a power plant designer / specialist. Read More

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10 years ago
Richard Loo

Expat blog HCM May monthly gathering Sunday 15th May 2016 by Richard Loo

MONTHLY GATHERING Date: Sunday 15 May 2016 Participation: just come and join us at any round, no advance registration is required Details: (i) Round 1 - coffee: - Time: 4pm-6pm - Venue: High Land Coffee - Address: 181 Ham Nghi Street, District 1 ...

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matt, I will, just have to perform some job in Africa, and be back here for something for my future in HCMC..hehe Read More

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10 years ago
Richard Loo

Expat blog HCM May monthly gathering Sunday 15th May 2016 by Richard Loo

MONTHLY GATHERING Date: Sunday 15 May 2016 Participation: just come and join us at any round, no advance registration is required Details: (i) Round 1 - coffee: - Time: 4pm-6pm - Venue: High Land Coffee - Address: 181 Ham Nghi Street, District 1 ...

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Good luck in your future undertakings. Hope you may find a wife in Africa instead....see youHahaha, no way in Africa Richard..i will be back in HCMC...haha and try again... Read More

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10 years ago
Richard Loo

Expat blog HCM May monthly gathering Sunday 15th May 2016 by Richard Loo

MONTHLY GATHERING Date: Sunday 15 May 2016 Participation: just come and join us at any round, no advance registration is required Details: (i) Round 1 - coffee: - Time: 4pm-6pm - Venue: High Land Coffee - Address: 181 Ham Nghi Street, District 1 ...

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Sorry guys, i was'nt able to make it. *** Read More

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10 years ago
Guest2023

PayPal by Guest2023

Has anyone received USD from PayPal in Viet Nam, PayPal is refusing to send me USD and wants me to accept VND which their exchange rate is rather low.

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I sorry i remember now it was via moneygram only..with Pypal which i also have, same trouble i get, not in USD but in Dong.. My apology... Read More

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10 years ago

Any expats going to phnom penh this weekend?

I am going there on the 30th, back on May 02 monday in HCMC. Read More

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10 years ago
cabraman

New laws about foreigners bank accounts by cabraman

Does anybody know how the new banking laws for foreigners operate? I,m under the impression that we can now move cash in and out of accounts overseas with no problem. Have I got that right? It,s only a very recent law change.

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i have experience transferring money from paypal to my overseas account. it did not happen. the account returned to paypal, a week later..what enters to VN stays in VN. But i have a personal friend who accepts small payment for transferring ... Read More

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10 years ago
GuestPoster348

Report on Train ride South - North Vietnam on Feb 2016 by GuestPoster348

Situation: I took the train to go back to my hometown for Lunar New Year holiday. Since it’s the biggest, longest holiday of the country so the commuting demand is very high. That is the reason people have to book the tickets long time in ...

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very informative..thanks for writing this. Read More

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10 years ago

Bank holiday during Tet

Thanks Druter and Budman1..appreciate your quick response.. Read More

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10 years ago

Bank holiday during Tet

Does anybody know when the bank holiday in Vietnam starts before Tet? Read More

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10 years ago
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Does anybody know a technician to fix my desktop computer at home? by nickmathew

Does anybody knows a technician to reformat my computer at home? I bought a new OS, and i need to my replace the generic OS from my computer. My computer stopped working due to power outages last month. Please fill my inbox . Thanks for Quick ...

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This topic is closed, i may have find what i am looking for...thanks everyone.. Read More

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10 years ago
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Does anybody know a technician to fix my desktop computer at home? by nickmathew

Does anybody knows a technician to reformat my computer at home? I bought a new OS, and i need to my replace the generic OS from my computer. My computer stopped working due to power outages last month. Please fill my inbox . Thanks for Quick ...

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i cannot accept a free work my friend. It is not how the world works. Read More

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10 years ago
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Does anybody know a technician to fix my desktop computer at home? by nickmathew

Does anybody knows a technician to reformat my computer at home? I bought a new OS, and i need to my replace the generic OS from my computer. My computer stopped working due to power outages last month. Please fill my inbox . Thanks for Quick ...

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Thanks...everyone has been helpful.. Read More

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10 years ago
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Does anybody know a technician to fix my desktop computer at home? by nickmathew

Does anybody knows a technician to reformat my computer at home? I bought a new OS, and i need to my replace the generic OS from my computer. My computer stopped working due to power outages last month. Please fill my inbox . Thanks for Quick ...

nickmathew

My computer shuts-down when there was a power outages in my apartment a few times only, but it takes a long time to boot it. The solution my friend from Dubai told me is to replace the OS. So i bought a new windows 7. I need to a simple fix reformat ... Read More

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10 years ago
nickmathew

Does anybody know a technician to fix my desktop computer at home? by nickmathew

Does anybody knows a technician to reformat my computer at home? I bought a new OS, and i need to my replace the generic OS from my computer. My computer stopped working due to power outages last month. Please fill my inbox . Thanks for Quick ...

nickmathew

My computer shuts-down when there was a power outages in my apartment a few times only, but it takes a long time to boot it. The solution my friend from Dubai told me is to replace the OS. So i bought a new windows 7. I need to a simple fix reformat ... Read More

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10 years ago

Does anybody know a technician to fix my desktop computer at home?

Does anybody knows a technician to reformat my computer at home? I bought a new OS, and i need to my replace the generic OS from my computer. My computer stopped working due to power outages last month. Please fill my inbox . Thanks for Quick ... Read More

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10 years ago

Travelling to Cambodia on Tet Holiday

So i could book with Giant Ibis now, since their is none in HCMC is worth staying, thanks. Read More

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10 years ago

Travelling to Cambodia on Tet Holiday

Hi everyone, Is it wise to travel to Cambodia during Tet Holiday in HCMC, Vietnam? I would visit Ankor Wat, then Phnom Phen all in 7-8 days. My other option is to go to Nha Trang and Da nang. What would i miss in HCMC during Tet? BR Read More

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10 years ago

Best place to hang-out during last 2 weeks of 2015

The last two weeks will be a lazy week for work.. i live alone (Binh thanh) and nobody to hang out with or place to hang out during the last two weeks of 2015. I would love to go to music bars or a place to relax at night. Any suggestions or ... Read More

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10 years ago
Richard Loo

Expat.com HCM Dec gathering Sunday 13 December 2015 by Richard Loo

Xin chao friends.This month gathering will be held on a Sunday again . We are also using this opportunity to receive any donations for our next charity event. Details are as below: Date: 13/12/2015 Sunday ...

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i missed the event and seeing nice local people..hope there is some event before the new year begins... Read More

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10 years ago

Pinoy Community in HCMC

Any Filipino gatherings for christmas? Read More

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10 years ago

referrals needed - Graphic designer, architect, Translator, Photragher

What about it Biz Man?, I am an Architect, 15 years exp. I am here in HCMC. Read More

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10 years ago
kitchiecha

looking for Filipino & expat here in HCM by kitchiecha

Hi Everybody im Arlyn, I’m only 12 days old here in HCM, I’m looking for English club to meet new friends, and expand my network, I'd appreciate if you could get any info and share with me. Thank you so much!

nickmathew

Hi Kitchie, i am a filipino and live in Binh Thanh too..Enjoy and have fun... Read More

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10 years ago
Richard Loo

Expat.com HCM Nov gathering Sunday 22nd November 2015 by Richard Loo

Hello everyone . This month gathering will be held on a Sunday . We are also using this opportunity to receive any donations for our next charity event. Details are as follows: Date: 22/11/2015 Sunday Venue: ...

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I will go too..i need to improve my vietnamese phrases which is very limited to a dozen words...haha Read More

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10 years ago

WANTED: Illustrator

I am an Architect/Artist, but my time is short, i will help but i can do it online, if that will be a sunday event then i could come. I can help with your illustration, tell me what you need.. Nick Mathew Read More

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10 years ago
benspm1

Filipino Community in HCM, Vietnam by benspm1

Hi ,I have been visiting HCM twice and will be regular visitor in the coming months so i want to meet or just even chat on the net some Filipinos while i am around in the city or nearby place. Masarap may kausap na magka intindihan kayo. I hope ...

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Anyone of you been to Phnom Phenh and Siam Reap from Ho Chi Minh City? I want to travel there, i need first hand information for travel by Bus.. Thank you kababayans (co-patriots).. Me Read More

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10 years ago