Aidan
@Aidan in HCMC
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Canadian, In a relationship
Lives in Kiến Giang
Speaks an absolute blue-streak in English. Arabic (haltingly)
Registration: 23 December 2017
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Technical Support Question by NothingNew
Does anyone know if there's a way to block specific users on the forum?
Does anyone know if there's a way to block specific users on the forum? - @NothingNew If you've received a PM (private message) from a member and you do not wish to receive further messages from them, open the PM message you received and you'll see ... Read More
Expats in Vietnam — what should you have in place after 5–10 years? by bhspence
I’ve been speaking to a number of expats recently who have been in Vietnam for 5–10 years, and it raised a question.At that stage, what should you realistically have in place financially?Most people seem to be earning well and saving ...
@bhspence I'm trying to liquidate any/all funds which inheritance beneficiaries might be hoping to receive. To that end I'm doing well. Read More
Aged care for foriegners by MarkinNam
An interesting question was posed to me re aged spouse care of foreigners ? I gather there is such for locals , how does it rate ? Any ideas ?
@Aidan in HCMC I think I'm correct that the usual applies that if your Vietnamese spouse dies then you back to a tourist visa and probably have to return to your home country. - @MarkinNam This topic had been discussed in a different thread a ... Read More
Aged care for foriegners by MarkinNam
An interesting question was posed to me re aged spouse care of foreigners ? I gather there is such for locals , how does it rate ? Any ideas ?
An interesting question was posed to me re aged spouse care of foreigners ? I gather there is such for locals , how does it rate ? Any ideas ? - @MarkinNam I guess I misunderstood the point of your question. I thought you were also asking how the ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
HU (Euronews): End of an era: Why did Hungary vote out far-right's Orban? • FRANCE 24 English - @fluffy2560 Because he didn't arrest Netanyahu? - @Aidan in HCMC That sounds like the punch line from a joke but what was the question? - ... Read More
International Relations by fluffy2560
A thread for discourse and rationality in international relations and current affairs. Please no ranting and no insulting posts and no conspiracy theories!
HU (Euronews): End of an era: Why did Hungary vote out far-right's Orban? • FRANCE 24 English - @fluffy2560 Because he didn't arrest Netanyahu? Read More
Aged care for foriegners by MarkinNam
An interesting question was posed to me re aged spouse care of foreigners ? I gather there is such for locals , how does it rate ? Any ideas ?
@MarkinNam Google's AI says...AI OverviewAged care for foreigners in Vietnam is rapidly evolving, offering a mix of private, high-end nursing homes, premium resort-style facilities, and specialized home-care services, particularly in major cities ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
Welp! That stifles any argument against EV vehicles due to range anxiety. (Link to new post in same VN forum thread) Read More
No gas Motor bikes- what will it mean? by Dannyroc3
If Gas bikes are banned in major cities it would seem there would be a price drop in the second hand bike market.It seems like an unworkable venture but....
...noise stressis a big deal for those who live in cities. - @FredAgreed. The gov't should mandate headphones at home and commercial karaoke events.Now there's a mandate I could certainly get behind. Read More
No gas Motor bikes- what will it mean? by Dannyroc3
If Gas bikes are banned in major cities it would seem there would be a price drop in the second hand bike market.It seems like an unworkable venture but....
Likely, and I forgot about the lack of smell that a switch to electric bikes will bring.Due to your wise decision to continue with lead-acid batteries. I've read that lithium batteries will develop a distinctive smell of their own should thermal ... Read More
Philippine Imports & Exports by PalawOne
"Manila asks Iran to ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged ships, oil shipments"By Bea Cupin April 1st, 2026 7:17 PM https://www.rappler.com/philippines/request-iran-designate-non-hostile-country-passage-strait-hormuz/ Manila asks Iran to ...
When I was in Jakarta in February I noticed a couple of electric scooters for the first time. If these take off it really will mitigate the pollution problem not to mention the noise levels. - @Lotus EaterThe reduction in air pollution might not be ... Read More
Taking a dog to Vietnam by Nick Dunning
Hi Everyone. New here. I am planning to move to Vietnam permanently to teach English. I want to take my dog (small chihuahua) with me. I know this is do-able, but I am concerned that I won't find anywhere to live. I am planning on Hanoi - which i ...
@Phap tri Yeah the place across the street from my last apt had "dog meat" (or something to that effec)t on the sign. I thought my GF was joking so I checked. - @Dannyroc3 "Thịt chó". Dog meat. Read More
New members of the Philippines forum, introduce yourselves here - 2026 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Philippines forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
@Aidan in HCMC Laptop. - @Headshot1k The link in post #17 will work for you. Read More
Scouting Vietnam? by Intl guy jim
Greetings all!I hope to be arriving in Thailand (beach areas south of Bangkok) in a couple of months (had to postpone departure two times already) looking for my retirement home.While in Asia I want to also investigate Vietnam. While I don't like ...
The approx. 125 miles is basically correct. With googly maps, you need to enter a specific place like the name of a hotel... - @jayrozzetti23 No need to enter specific names/addresses. Point and click Google Maps page, here. Read More
Scouting Vietnam? by Intl guy jim
Greetings all!I hope to be arriving in Thailand (beach areas south of Bangkok) in a couple of months (had to postpone departure two times already) looking for my retirement home.While in Asia I want to also investigate Vietnam. While I don't like ...
Please see first line of the article. Mistake, says 125 km, so 75-80Miles? (top of head) from HCMC. https://www.expat.com/en/guide/asia/vietnam/vung-tau/ - @Intl guy jim Kilometres is correct. Shows 88kms, here. 88kms = ~55 miles Read More