sanooku
Northern Irish expat in Vietnam
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Northern Irish
Lives in Da Nang, Dà Nang
Registration: 15 November 2015
Transferring Money to Vietnam by International MD
Hi everyone, In my research I read about the American Express' Bluebird card which allows one to put money on it without a bank account for purchases. Is American Express widely accepted in HCMC (is. grocery stores, shops, restaurants, etc) ...
I've used both u.k. bank issued visa and mastercard at Lotte Mart (which is one of the major supermarkets here in Vietnam). Not tried Amex. The reason I say U.K issued is because when I tried to link one of these debit or credit cards with Grab ... Read More
Opening a bank account in VN as a tourist? by Mangoshake
I have sold a condo in Thailand and now I consider to open a bank account in Vietnam just with a simple tourist visa and transfer from my Thai-bank account roughly 2 million baht (about 75k USD) to Vietnam with the purpose of buying a condo.1. Is ...
In your opinion!!Nah, most people's opinion. That's why nobody replies to your illinformed rants. My offer is still open. Let's see how much of a keyboard warrior you are.They don't always use the quote feature. As for ill-infomed, ... Read More
Opening a bank account in VN as a tourist? by Mangoshake
I have sold a condo in Thailand and now I consider to open a bank account in Vietnam just with a simple tourist visa and transfer from my Thai-bank account roughly 2 million baht (about 75k USD) to Vietnam with the purpose of buying a condo.1. Is ...
Ah Yes, that ole nugget! 21 hectares of land used by vietnam air force handed over for developing tan son nhat airport. You don't mention the land grab of 50 hectares from farmers to give to vietnam's largest telecoms company viettel, which ... Read More
Opening a bank account in VN as a tourist? by Mangoshake
I have sold a condo in Thailand and now I consider to open a bank account in Vietnam just with a simple tourist visa and transfer from my Thai-bank account roughly 2 million baht (about 75k USD) to Vietnam with the purpose of buying a condo.1. Is ...
How does that explain anything? You actually believe that statement? The statement starts off “from what I’m told...” That statement is also incorrect. The military is one of the biggest land owner not developer. And if they do ... Read More
How easy is it to buy stereo equipment? by stu1977
I am moving to Ho Chi Minh City in a few months. I am wondering whether to ship my stereo equipment (a bit old but good quality) or buy some new stuff in Vietnam. A bit of googling didn't reveal much about buying stuff there. Does anyone know how ...
Go back to school and learn to count from 2013 to 2020. My (almost) eight years is closer to the answer than less than one year. It's actually over 7 years. If I had done the same (replied to an old thread) the regular posters would rant, ... Read More
How easy is it to buy stereo equipment? by stu1977
I am moving to Ho Chi Minh City in a few months. I am wondering whether to ship my stereo equipment (a bit old but good quality) or buy some new stuff in Vietnam. A bit of googling didn't reveal much about buying stuff there. Does anyone know how ...
What in the world are you (of all people) going on about? That very on-topic and informative post you've quoted is from August, 2020, less than one year ago. At least he's not talking to himself...Go back to school and learn to count from ... Read More
How easy is it to buy stereo equipment? by stu1977
I am moving to Ho Chi Minh City in a few months. I am wondering whether to ship my stereo equipment (a bit old but good quality) or buy some new stuff in Vietnam. A bit of googling didn't reveal much about buying stuff there. Does anyone know how ...
What in the world are you (of all people) going on about? That very on-topic and informative post you've quoted is from August, 2020, less than one year ago. At least he's not talking to himself...Go back to school and learn to count from ... Read More
How easy is it to buy stereo equipment? by stu1977
I am moving to Ho Chi Minh City in a few months. I am wondering whether to ship my stereo equipment (a bit old but good quality) or buy some new stuff in Vietnam. A bit of googling didn't reveal much about buying stuff there. Does anyone know how ...
My goodness. an (almost) 8 year old thread has been revived. presumably the OP has done his move by now. He did say he'd do it in a few months and that was in April 2013.What in the world are you (of all people) going on about? That very ... Read More
How easy is it to buy stereo equipment? by stu1977
I am moving to Ho Chi Minh City in a few months. I am wondering whether to ship my stereo equipment (a bit old but good quality) or buy some new stuff in Vietnam. A bit of googling didn't reveal much about buying stuff there. Does anyone know how ...
My goodness. an (almost) 8 year old thread has been revived. presumably the OP has done his move by now. He did say he'd do it in a few months and that was in April 2013. Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
I did say NOT... P.s this has to be my shortest post in a while. ;) Read More
Can anyone recommend a good physiotherapist in Vung Tau or Ba Ria. by sanooku
I know there are quite a few good places in Saigon, but I'm trying to find somewhere local that I can visit two or three times a week. A bit of background about my injury. I was in a bad motorbike accident 6 weeks ago. I was going straight at ...
See my other thread (or is it a sticky? since there are no replies...or nobody is interested...or it's never happened to anyone? LOL): https://www.expat.com//forum/viewtopic.php?id=927797 Havent found one in Vung Tau. Did see a physiotherapist ... Read More
insect invasion - start of rainy season by sanooku
Last year the day the rainy season started we had large swaths of firefly type insect invade the building. They came in through the windows and was mostly attracted by the light it seemed. I don't know if this is because we are somewhat in the ...
I'm not so sure about the connection with the rainy season anymore. The only reason I mentioned it (and even chose it as the heading. LOL) is because when they came last year I asked a local what is going on..he said they come soon after the ... Read More
Arriving in Vietnam Lessons Learned by devarj57
I arrived in HCMC on 4/22. Some things I learned processing through immigration. 1. I flew from USA via Singapore Airlines. No issues transiting through Singapore to Vietnam 2. After deplaning the first step is getting through transit clearance with ...
Welcome to Vietnam. Good to hear you finally made it ..My agent told me it's very easy - just follow the immigration personnel...This agent sounds pretty useless. He should have told you about the process in advance. At least the photo ... Read More
Opening a bank account in VN as a tourist? by Mangoshake
I have sold a condo in Thailand and now I consider to open a bank account in Vietnam just with a simple tourist visa and transfer from my Thai-bank account roughly 2 million baht (about 75k USD) to Vietnam with the purpose of buying a condo.1. Is ...
As someone has already mentioned, the foreigners only being allowed to buy in certain buildings checks out. It says here: https://amp.laodong.vn/bat-dong-san/nguoi-nuoc-ngoai-co-duoc-mua-hay-so-huu-bat-dong-san-o-viet-nam-khong-897445.ldo Google ... Read More
Opening a bank account in VN as a tourist? by Mangoshake
I have sold a condo in Thailand and now I consider to open a bank account in Vietnam just with a simple tourist visa and transfer from my Thai-bank account roughly 2 million baht (about 75k USD) to Vietnam with the purpose of buying a condo.1. Is ...
For instance https://luatvietan.vn/thu-tuc-nguoi-nuoc-ngoai-mua-nha-chung-cu-tai-viet-nam.htmlHere is the Google Translation of that page. I don't think it fully supports your stance: =====copy===== Procedures for foreigners to buy ... Read More
insect invasion - start of rainy season
Last year the day the rainy season started we had large swaths of firefly type insect invade the building. They came in through the windows and was mostly attracted by the light it seemed. I don't know if this is because we are somewhat in the ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
The loophole actually hails from Decree 103/2008. Here is the source of my theory (research): https://thuvienphapluat.vn/tintuc/vn/thoi-su-phap-luat/chinh-sach-moi/33775/da-co-nghi-dinh-03-2021-nd-cp-ve-bao-hiem-o-to-xe-may-bat-buoc which ... Read More
Let's have some basketball by ytjnm234
Hi, We are few basketball lovers, experienced but not up to competition level, would like to play some regular basketball for fun, so if u like to play regular weekday night basketball or u already have your own regular basketball section but still ...
In addition to here, also Search Facebook for 'hanoi expat'. A few groups come up. For private groups (and public groups?), you need to request joining. After you're accepted, you can search 'basketball' or post a question. Be ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
An accident that happened in July 2017, by March 2018 insurer still dragging feet on 70 million Vietnamese dong ... Read More
Computer Chair Recommendations by sanooku
Can anyone recommend an ergonomic computer chair? looking to spend about 1 Million to 4 million Vietnam dong. I'd like to buy it in Vung Tau or Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Preferably Vung Tau as I'm there now. I've seen computer ...
Here's the source to where I read gaming chairs can be used as office chairs (came across it a few weeks after my chair purchase): https://ergonomictrends.com/gaming-chair-vs-office-chair-ergonomics/ It provides a good analysis. There is some ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
If anyone wants to really become aware how things are done here, don't just look at one article. Read more. Don't fixate on the first article you come across that confirm your current notions. In addition to John's motorbike hire ... Read More
Computer Chair Recommendations by sanooku
Can anyone recommend an ergonomic computer chair? looking to spend about 1 Million to 4 million Vietnam dong. I'd like to buy it in Vung Tau or Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Preferably Vung Tau as I'm there now. I've seen computer ...
Update: Bought an ergonomic chair from Dergo in HCM. About 4.2 Million. There was also some nice ergonomic chairs that I saw (fully adjustable) in Vung Tau. These were Gaming Chairs (can be used as an office chair I guess). Place is: DNT ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
I should stick to praising the whole insurance industry. ROFL. :lol: BTW, how long have you bought this insurance for? 12 years or 13 years? I suspect it will take you about 13 years to come up with the 'excuses' you talked about.I suggest you ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
You inferred as much, within the context of that thread.Nightmare,torrid time and stonewalling, used by you know who, are not words you would use when praising an insurer,lol.I should stick to praising the whole insurance industry. ROFL. :lol: ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
You mean implied. Not inferred. When I write I imply. When you see or read you infer. If I implied that how come I've said: ...I should have gone direct, or better still gone with another provider.Not: I should have gone with a ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
Detailed clarification not necessary. Where have I said (implicitly or explicitly) that it was a bad experience because it was a Vietnamese insurance company?You inferred as much, within the context of that thread.You mean implied. Not inferred. ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
In post: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=889464#5074833 (I've checked the link - it's correct) That person (sanooku) said: "Nightmare with BaoViet health insurance claim." Any school age children reading this, I ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
Google translate: 'What are the benefits of buying motorbike insurance? According to Article 14 of Decree 03, the compensation principle of compulsory motorcycle insurance is: 1. When an accident occurs, to the extent of the insurance ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
Let's focus on this one. The documents and the details. was yours 60k or 65k?..can you post a pic of your certificate (with your details redacted)? We know it was 65k on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Do you even know how much third party cover your ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
Let's focus on this one. The documents and the details. was yours 60k or 65k?..can you post a pic of your certificate (with your details redacted)? We know it was 65k on Tuesday, May 19, 2020. Do you even know how much third party cover your ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
Here is the relevant section from link provided by my insurer: https://luatvietnam.vn/tin-phap-luat/bao-hiem-xe-may-230-27060-article.html Google translate: 'What are the benefits of buying motorbike insurance? According to Article 14 of ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
You usually put a link to your sources with a description of your own. For this one you decided to leave it at 'one of the media platforms'. I think you need to understand how third party insurance works. The low claims ratio described in ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
The point that you've only told us now. Are you telling me that if you are involved in an accident with a pedestrian (causing serious injury to pedestrian), and all your documents are in order, and you haven't committed an offence. E.g ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
How about if you are involved in a motor traffic accident involving a pedestrian or another vehicle. If you don't have this worthless piece of paper, you are simply asking for trouble because you'd have less leverage as you're riding ... Read More
daily wages in Trinidad &Tobago for skilled and general labor by muhammadsohailnaseem
Anyone have information to share.
Relax (don't get your knickers in a twist) Op never said wedgie, which has a whole different meaning: Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
Its not worth the paper its written on, it's more about the police having something to gain a bribe.How about if you are involved in a motor traffic accident involving a pedestrian or another vehicle. If you don't have this worthless piece ... Read More
Motor vehicle insurance by paulmsn
I read an article that talked about people buying motor vehicle insurance because of a police crackdown, and I wondered if anyone here buys it for their bikes. I didn't actually know that this was required, although it makes sense that it is.
Tried a few petrol stations to buy insurance. Some didn't have. One had run-out. Told me to come back. Next day I went to the main Post office (bưu điện) and bought it. 65,000 Vietnamese dong and valid for one year. Need ... Read More
Quality helmets for people with large heads - where to buy by Travelfar
I have already looked in the classifieds for stores in Ben Cat, Thu Dau Mot, and Saigon without success. I know there are some because I bought my current helmet in Saigon many years ago, but I don't remember where. I need what I think would ...
Givi point HCM. Official stores in district 10 and district 7 (check official website or social media). Noticed givi website have many 'distributors', but when I checked out (on Google maps) the 'distributor' in Vũng Tàu it ... Read More
Looking for a flight to Vietnam by devarj57
Can anyone tell me what airlines are flying into Vietnam
Again, not especially helpful information unless one knows how to use it, as detailed in this post by someone who has entered the country recently (from the previously referenced thread): expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=923362#5052317 If you ... Read More
Looking for a flight to Vietnam by devarj57
Can anyone tell me what airlines are flying into Vietnam
@OP: check flight arrivals at SGN airport: https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/sgn/arrivals you will see International arrivals. Quick browse through led me to see that there is a flight (TH4163) from KUL arriving at 20:00 today. Use ... Read More
Looking for a flight to Vietnam by devarj57
Can anyone tell me what airlines are flying into Vietnam
My post should have had a ;) to be honest to indicate sarcasm. Read More
Looking for a flight to Vietnam by devarj57
Can anyone tell me what airlines are flying into Vietnam
@OP: are you trying to sneak in to Vietnam without the requisite paperwork? Naughty naughty. Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
I've used it for atm withdrawal's pretty much every month since December 2019. For uk account holder, up to 200 gbp atm withdrawal is free. After that there is a small charge. 200 gbp works out about 6,000,000 Vnd. I also use Wise ... Read More
International transfer of money by Sunil Lau
Can someone suggest which bank does international transactions. I would like to open a bank account to send a portion of my salary to my bank in South Africa. Any suggestion or comments.
Bank staff member in da Nang branch told me transfer between my vietnam hsbc account (if I were to open account) and uk hsbc account (already opened) can be done using hsbc Internet banking. When I moved to Saigon, visited the hsbc saigon branch to ... Read More
International transfer of money by Sunil Lau
Can someone suggest which bank does international transactions. I would like to open a bank account to send a portion of my salary to my bank in South Africa. Any suggestion or comments.
Has anyone used a service like moneygram or Western Union to send money? I read on another forum that vietcombank, sacombank and saigon bank are moneygram agents. Pretty sure I've also seen the western union sign in some banks. Maybe these ... Read More
International transfer of money by Sunil Lau
Can someone suggest which bank does international transactions. I would like to open a bank account to send a portion of my salary to my bank in South Africa. Any suggestion or comments.
Enquire about fees and exchange rate. I looked in to this a while ago by visiting vietcombank and hsbc bank. I believe both banks had three options for fees a) you pay a fixed fee upfront at time of transfer b) share the fee between you and ... Read More
False sense of security by Diazo
Just a small reminder to all of us expats. I think most of us get lulled into a false sense of being safe here. Then too some of us get hot under the collar with locals. But the other night two young men took a sickle to an older man and cut off ...
I witnessed a road rage incident in VT on Tet's Eve between a young local couple (Vung Tau accent) on a motorbike and a family of tourists (Hanoi accent) in a Mercedes SUV. The SUV tried to run the motorbike off the narrow Phan Chu Trinh ... Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
I remember starting a thread about how to post photos a while ago: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=725193 there should be a sticky post on this really. Maybe there is, and I've not seen it. Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
This quote with "..show the backside.." is what we should do to all superstitions. Or flip the bird. Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
This listing on Amazon shows 4 different views of a tape measure: amazon. com/Luban-Measure-Metric-Inches-fengshui/dp/B07RYP8W9V/ That was a link found in this blog: fengshuied. com/feng-shui-rulerThanks for the link explaining it all. I never ... Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
I've noticed Some bathroom door frames are really low I had to bend down (alternatively do the limbo dance) or hit my head entering bathroom. That's not done that way due to superstition I take it? House or building especially built for ... Read More
Something strange.... by CHRISLANGTON
Something strange today. When I tried to deposit some cash at my local bank, they refused “because I’m a foreigner.” The Relationship Manager came to explain that (like any other foreigner) I’m welcome to pay money in at ...
When you say 'some', how much are we talking about?... I've tried to deposit around 5 million to 10 million Vietnamese dong at Sacombank counter and manager has become interested and told me that some government regulation or other ... Read More
Can anyone explain this picture
This is a picture of a lamp post near our apartment block. https://www.dropbox.com/s/xsvzpr49ppadrzr/bottle-on-lamp-post.jpg?raw=1 recently we had some issues with our Internet connection. It was fixed a few days ago. Could it be...it ... Read More
Urgent help with Vietnamese Health system please by FinlayFinlayson
Hi. If anyone can help me with some urgent information I'd be very grateful. My son is current working as an English Teacher in Saigon. He is employed by a school and has been issued with a Vietnamese Health card (which I'll attach below). A few ...
Thanks for that! I've passed that on. Kind regards.If it's an orthopaedic doctor (surgeon) I recommend Dr nguyen Xuan Anh. He has a private clinic and he also has a clinic on certain days of the week at Victoria HealthCare. If your son ... Read More
Funny in Vietnam by Diazo
I wish at some point someone would creat a sticky thread on the funny cultural differences. And I will start with one. “ Honey, our TV is five years old, why do we still have all the manufactures stickers on the screen”. Silly for the ...
First Port of call when ill is to visit pharmacy and ask pharmacist. She recommends meds. If those meds don't cure, then visit doctor. Read More
Heads up - customs clearance for post from abroad by sanooku
Just been online chatting with vnpost. Was told that customs clearance for parcels can now take 1-2 weeks. The last parcel I received in September was cleared in 2 days: Item presented to import Customs= Saturday 19 September 2020 Held by ...
Update: letter bundle (500g) sent from u.k. using royal mail 'signed for' service, received in Vũng Tàu in exactly 2 weeks. Posted from u.k. 19.03 arrived in vietnam 30.03. Arrived In vung tau on 01.04. Looks like this one ... Read More
Health insurance that covers treatment for Covid-19 by laceytim1972
I've recently heard that many local health insurance providers in Vietnam won't cover treatment of the virus for foreigners. I have PVI insurance through my work and they definitely won't cover it in the event I get infected. Fingers ...
Nightmare with BaoViet health insurance claim. Had a motorcycle accident in January 2021. Direct Billing at Vinmec hospital was refused because I 'didn't have a Vietnamese Driving license', later it became apparent that had I produced ... Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
Can also use momo iOS/Android app for grocery shopping. I used it yesterday at Lotte mart. No more take wallet out, look for bank card, give card to cashier, cashier swipes card on machine (sometimes need to swipe again), hands machine to you to ... Read More
Opening a bank account in VN as a tourist? by Mangoshake
I have sold a condo in Thailand and now I consider to open a bank account in Vietnam just with a simple tourist visa and transfer from my Thai-bank account roughly 2 million baht (about 75k USD) to Vietnam with the purpose of buying a condo.1. Is ...
Foreigner Can buy a property even if s(he) only holds a tourist visa Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
The Westpac website: https://www.westpac.com.au/international-travel/international-transfers/correspondent-banking-fee/ Does not have fee charged by Vietnamese bank. Has listing for many other countries (including EU countries). However, this ... Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
Reasons to have local bank account: Use with Grab Taxi (so you not faffing around with cash after each journey). I don't know if they accept foreign credit/debit card as yet within the grab app. They didn't last time I checked. Top-up ... Read More
Riding a motorcycle - common dangers by sanooku
Been riding a motorbike in Vietnam for around 5 years. Some of the dangers I've come across you also have in the West. Here are some of the dangers I've come across in Vietnam: a) driving at night - can be dangerous. due to lack of or ...
I've also seen this with the Vietnamese Police motorbikes with passenger cop onboard. Wonder if Vietnamese motorcyclists have copied this from them. the difference with the police officer passenger is of course that they may be controlling ... Read More
Nouvo 3 4 ,or 5 by danwalker014
How can i know what year, model 3,4,5 ?. And cc from my sn RLCN5P1109Y047513
Don't know, but take it easy with the front brake. Tends to lock up sharpish if there is a little bit of diesel/oil on road or even if there is a little bit of sand. Mine's a Nouvo 5 I believe. Read More
Riding a motorcycle - common dangers by sanooku
Been riding a motorbike in Vietnam for around 5 years. Some of the dangers I've come across you also have in the West. Here are some of the dangers I've come across in Vietnam: a) driving at night - can be dangerous. due to lack of or ...
Well, I'd be darned. I was out exercising in the area around my apartment this evening and guess what?... Guy (may be in his 30's) riding motorcycle. Kickstand was down, but that wasn't enough. He was cradling a baby in one arm with ... Read More
Riding a motorcycle - common dangers by sanooku
Been riding a motorbike in Vietnam for around 5 years. Some of the dangers I've come across you also have in the West. Here are some of the dangers I've come across in Vietnam: a) driving at night - can be dangerous. due to lack of or ...
Well, I'd be darned. I was out exercising in the area around my apartment this evening and guess what?... Guy (may be in his 30's) riding motorcycle. Kickstand was down, but that wasn't enough. He was cradling a baby in one arm with ... Read More
Riding a motorcycle - common dangers by sanooku
Been riding a motorbike in Vietnam for around 5 years. Some of the dangers I've come across you also have in the West. Here are some of the dangers I've come across in Vietnam: a) driving at night - can be dangerous. due to lack of or ...
Definietly. Had a couple of close calls. Sometimes, it's some strange contraption of a vehicle/food stall on wheels. Read More
Riding a motorcycle - common dangers by sanooku
Been riding a motorbike in Vietnam for around 5 years. Some of the dangers I've come across you also have in the West. Here are some of the dangers I've come across in Vietnam: a) driving at night - can be dangerous. due to lack of or ...
More effective than a co-pilot ;) This gets on my nerves too..as if the front seat riders riding isn't horrible enough, passenger doing back seat driving (riding). Read More
Riding a motorcycle - common dangers by sanooku
Been riding a motorbike in Vietnam for around 5 years. Some of the dangers I've come across you also have in the West. Here are some of the dangers I've come across in Vietnam: a) driving at night - can be dangerous. due to lack of or ...
Ah yes!, Vietnamese street ninja women battling the dark forces of...dark skin. As bad as bà tám women. Read More
Riding a motorcycle - common dangers
Been riding a motorbike in Vietnam for around 5 years. Some of the dangers I've come across you also have in the West. Here are some of the dangers I've come across in Vietnam: a) driving at night - can be dangerous. due to lack of or ... Read More
Power Cuts in Vung Tau by sanooku
Lately I've experienced quite a few electricity cuts in Vung Tau. Some of them scheduled. Some without any notice at all. Today there was a scheduled power cut which was meant to start at 8am until 4pm. Of course, it actually lasted from ...
long power cut yesterday. Received message from Manager of apartment on Tuesday 02 March around 2 pm relaying message from evn. Checked my zalo EVN messages and guess what? message by EVN posted on Tuesday 02 March at 07:04 am. That's just over ... Read More
Can anyone recommend a good physiotherapist in Vung Tau or Ba Ria.
I know there are quite a few good places in Saigon, but I'm trying to find somewhere local that I can visit two or three times a week. A bit of background about my injury. I was in a bad motorbike accident 6 weeks ago. I was going straight at ... Read More
Transfer money to Vietnam by sampark789
Hi, I am interesting in setting up a bank account in the US so I transfer money to Vietnam for traveling purposes. I heard of Citibank and HSBC. Any suggestion. Free transfer to me is the best...(smile). Appreciate your help.
just be aware that Charles Shawab card may not work on all ATM's in Vietnam: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=859175#4656382 FIgured i'd mention it, because if you need to withdraw cash immediately oneday and visit nearest ATM ... Read More
Best joint doctors : Knees in HCMC by Half Centurian
I have a bad left knee that is " new " steel , but full of fluid , hot and painful. I need it drained by qualified doctor/ surgeon so I do not get infection inside joint. Are there any qualified Clinics or Hospitals in HCMC that can ...
Re. 2. - the day before your post Dr. Nguyen Trong Anh recommended Dr Phat to me. Actaully, i had already tried to book the tele-medicine service with him two weeks ago. He refused this and asked that I book a face to face consultation. So on 9 Feb ... Read More
Best joint doctors : Knees in HCMC by Half Centurian
I have a bad left knee that is " new " steel , but full of fluid , hot and painful. I need it drained by qualified doctor/ surgeon so I do not get infection inside joint. Are there any qualified Clinics or Hospitals in HCMC that can ...
Both the 'contact us' form and 'feedback - send information' form was a no go. Error comes up soon as you hit 'send'. However, I've been able to contact him using another method. PM me if anyone wanna know how. Spoke ... Read More
Best joint doctors : Knees in HCMC by Half Centurian
I have a bad left knee that is " new " steel , but full of fluid , hot and painful. I need it drained by qualified doctor/ surgeon so I do not get infection inside joint. Are there any qualified Clinics or Hospitals in HCMC that can ...
yesterday, I followed the link and tried contacting Dr Anh by phone with number ending 4264 (as shown on that website). Also, called fv hospital and asked. They said he is not practicing there anymore. also, I emailed using email address on the ... Read More
Orthopedist / surgeon in Ho Chi minh by irzykus
HI, I had accident in Vietnam and i tear Anterior cruciate ligament and tear meniscus in my left knee. I need operation to fix this do any fo you know good specialist that can help with this condition ? Any recommendation ? I will be very thankful ...
yesterday, I followed the link and tried contacting Dr Anh by phone with number ending 4264 (as shown on that website). Also, called fv hospital and asked. They said he is not practicing there anymore. also, I emailed using email address on the ... Read More
Health Care Orthopedic Surgeon by JazzGbr
Hi, Currently researching options for Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon and wondering if anyone has experience or what the best options might be. Research thus far is tipping to Bangkok. I need the best Orthopedic Shoulder Surgeon possible as my work ...
yesterday, I followed the link and tried contacting Dr Anh by phone with number ending 4264 (as shown on that website). Also, called fv hospital and asked. They said he is not practicing there anymore. also, I emailed using email address on the ... Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
As I noted, my bank charges a lot more. The main cost is not the fee, but rather the exchange rate you are given, which at my bank was well below mid-market rates. The rate I received from TransferWise was actually slightly above the mid-market ... Read More
Power Cuts in Vung Tau by sanooku
Lately I've experienced quite a few electricity cuts in Vung Tau. Some of them scheduled. Some without any notice at all. Today there was a scheduled power cut which was meant to start at 8am until 4pm. Of course, it actually lasted from ...
I've asked managed for our EVN customer code so that any further announcements can be checked on the evn website on the night before and on the morning of the scheduled power cut. He's sent me customer code. Enteed it on evn website. But ... Read More
Vietnamese Language Courses by Hue Hai
I'm looking for an affordable Vietnamese Language Program that will allow me to get a student visa. I've heard Ho Chi Minh University has a program, but I can't find it on the Web. If anyone has a web address for that program, I would ...
Reminds me of the old expression 'You can lead a horse to water.....' Anyway, confirmation received this afternoon that they offer face-to-face 1-1 and group classes in ... Read More
PG Tips tea bags in Hanoi? by inoils
Does anyone know how we can order a box of PG Tips tea bags to send to our son who is currently staying in Hanoi following a knee operation? Any help/advice would be greatly appreciated.
mail order: https://www.u-buy.vn/en/catalog/product/view/id/4918819/s/pg-tips-black-tea-pyramid-tea-bags-240-count expensive though. About 430,000 Vietnamese dong (13.76 pounds). that's nearly x4 the Asda price! :o Say's on u-buy.vn ... Read More
Vietnamese Language Courses by Hue Hai
I'm looking for an affordable Vietnamese Language Program that will allow me to get a student visa. I've heard Ho Chi Minh University has a program, but I can't find it on the Web. If anyone has a web address for that program, I would ...
Not taken lessons from them as such, but going by their youtube videos, tiengvietoi seem like a great outfit. They sometimes have foreigners (former or current students) doing youtube videos in Vietnamese. Amazing. Read More
ATMs With High Limits or Money Transfer Into Vietnam? by mtgmike
My bank in the US added higher per transaction fees recently. Last week I went to a local ATM the Vietnamese bank had lowered the withdrawal limit to 2,000,000. With the per transaction fees, I lose about 8% on a 2,000,000 withdrawal. I have a VND ...
Transferwise has a workaround. See this post: https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=909270#5002295 It involved letting payment to bounce back, not cancelling the returned transfer, then contacting transferwise support for manual routing. Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
Just stumbled across this post from October 2020: ....initiated a Transferwise transfer to my wife's account. Within 30 minutes she got a notification that the money was deposited into her account. It took 1-2 hours for the transfers I tried ... Read More
Expat.com - Private Messaging down? by sanooku
Been trying to contact someone since this afternoon. Getting the error: [quote]'This page isn’t workingwww.expat.com is currently unable to handle this request. HTTP ERROR 500'[/quote] Pretty sure it's not just me. Tried ...
I don't think so. I haven't received your message yet...It's cause I did the rain dance before trying to send the smoke signals. Big mistake. Read More
Expat.com - Private Messaging down? by sanooku
Been trying to contact someone since this afternoon. Getting the error: [quote]'This page isn’t workingwww.expat.com is currently unable to handle this request. HTTP ERROR 500'[/quote] Pretty sure it's not just me. Tried ...
On topic (no ad hominem and anger displayed in this post - refreshing isn't it?): the issue has been fixed now. Read More
Expat.com - Private Messaging down? by sanooku
Been trying to contact someone since this afternoon. Getting the error: [quote]'This page isn’t workingwww.expat.com is currently unable to handle this request. HTTP ERROR 500'[/quote] Pretty sure it's not just me. Tried ...
Pretty sure it's not just me. Tried different device with differentt browser. Same story. Contacted expat.com through webform. Heaven knows when it will be fixed.The Team is aware of the problem.We don't have our crystal ball so are ... Read More
Expat.com - Private Messaging down?
Been trying to contact someone since this afternoon. Getting the error: Pretty sure it's not just me. Tried different device with differentt browser. Same story. Contacted expat.com through webform. Heaven knows when it will be fixed. Read More
Motorbike License (Refreshing the thread of 2012) by danrodri
Hi all, disclaimer first of all: I carefully read the thread of 2012 on this topic, but I could imagine that things might have changed 8 years later, so allow me to open it as new thread. Now, I need to get a VN motorbike license. I currently ...
I tried PM'ing someone this afternoon, error came up: This page isn’t workingwww.expat.com is currently unable to handle this request. HTTP ERROR 500I contacted expat.com support via the webform to report it this afternoon (Vietnam time). ... Read More
Power Cuts in Vung Tau by sanooku
Lately I've experienced quite a few electricity cuts in Vung Tau. Some of them scheduled. Some without any notice at all. Today there was a scheduled power cut which was meant to start at 8am until 4pm. Of course, it actually lasted from ...
Well OB what you can do to get your location is read it off the EVN bill you get every month and match it with the areas that are scheduled to be cutoff, or a better way is to get your customer ID# off the bill and put it in the box on the right ... Read More
Computer Chair Recommendations
Can anyone recommend an ergonomic computer chair? looking to spend about 1 Million to 4 million Vietnam dong. I'd like to buy it in Vung Tau or Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). Preferably Vung Tau as I'm there now. I've seen computer ... Read More
Heads up - customs clearance for post from abroad by sanooku
Just been online chatting with vnpost. Was told that customs clearance for parcels can now take 1-2 weeks. The last parcel I received in September was cleared in 2 days: Item presented to import Customs= Saturday 19 September 2020 Held by ...
Thanks for that. Yes, looks like your first parcel was on time, because the delivery aim for ParcelForce worldwide global priority is 'from 8 days'. The second one is slightly late though. Even for the ParcelForce worldwide globalvalue ... Read More
Heads up - customs clearance for post from abroad by sanooku
Just been online chatting with vnpost. Was told that customs clearance for parcels can now take 1-2 weeks. The last parcel I received in September was cleared in 2 days: Item presented to import Customs= Saturday 19 September 2020 Held by ...
Update: Contacted vnpost support via online chat again on Monday 21 December 2020. Agent said my parcel is going through customs clearance and gave me contact details of Saigon Foreign Service Department for guidance on customs clearance: Tel.: ... Read More
Christmas - Vietnamese style by Jlgarbutt
Why does every local think december 24th is christmas day?, i have guven up trying to explain that in the west where christmas is most commonly celebrated is the 25th... only to be told I am wrong and in the west we celebrate the wrong day
Suppose it's the only occasion when the Vietnamese do something early. Read More
Transferwise by sgndep
Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...
With the AUS to Vietnam VCB bank account transfer using Transwise, I take it that it's never gone through? If so, could be to do with the type of your account at VCB. I did a 'test' transfer of 10 EUR from Transferwise to my Sacombank ... Read More
Heads up - customs clearance for post from abroad
Just been online chatting with vnpost. Was told that customs clearance for parcels can now take 1-2 weeks. The last parcel I received in September was cleared in 2 days: Item presented to import Customs= Saturday 19 September 2020 Held by ... Read More
Looking for a job as dance coach/teacher by Sveta.dancer
Hello everyone, I’m from Serbia and looking for a job in Vietnam as dance teacher of Latin and Ballroom dances. I have experience of over 30 years as competitor, I am a member of IDTA and my students were very succsessful on many National and ...
I am sure that your services will be much in demand here, both Latin & Ballroom are very popular, Lots of dance classes in the evenings in the parks here in HCMC, not sure if they are paying though. Anyways good luck :top: ... Read More
Where to buy fairly priced electronics? (monitors, harddrives, etc.) by flothus
I'm looking for a shop that has a variety of electronics at fair prices. All the shops that have been recommended to me only seem to have the latest tech at slightly overpriced rates. Are there any shops which sell things with reasonable ...
Makes a lot of sense. I have a hard time imagining everybody is buying that shiny latest tech on a normal basis though :dumbom: A grab driver once bought me to a backyard shop for an HDMI cable. I guess it's a little bit like going to vinMart or ... Read More