Jake
@jakejas
American citizen
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About me
American
Lives in Saigon
Speaks English, learning Vietnamese
Registration: 13 May 2013
Declaring over 7000 usd
That is a very good question. I would be interested to know as well. I have a bank account with Citi Bank in VN and in the USA, so I can transfer USD for free, but I am always curious when I go through the airport. Is the procedure different than ... Read More
Anybody speak Arabic?
No, this is not a joke, I am trying to get in contact with a guy that has that last name and don't want to sound like an idiot when I pronounce it. Read More
Looking to jam with musicians in Ho Chi Minh City
That's a good idea, we might be able to find a small coffee shop that would let us hang out and jam. Read More
Open a music lovers club, singers or guitar players, etc let's rock by wendynguyen305
Hi everyone! I'm Lien, I'm a banker. Life has been bored lately and I want to create some fun. I love music in general. I love singing, and I play a little bit guitar. I sing both English and Vietnamese songs whatever genre I feel like. I ...
I'm still interested Mannie. When and where would be a good place for you? We could do it at my house or office, but my house is in D11, and my office is a little further out. I was trying to think of a place near D1 that could host a pickin ... Read More
Wedding anniversary ideas?
My wife and I are going to be celebrating our third wedding anniversary next week. Does anyone have a good idea of something to do that is either in Saigon or a short distance away? I might be able to pull a two-day trip, but a one-day trip would be ... Read More
Anybody speak Arabic?
Is there anybody who speaks Arabic and can tell me how to pronounce the last name Aboudaher? If so, please either reply with a phonetic pronunciation, or PM me with your phone number and I can give you a call to hear how it is supposed to be ... Read More
Information on buying fabric
@Jean Paul Thuận, the moderators won't let you post personal information, but I will send you a PM to get your contact information. Read More
Information on buying fabric
I am trying to look at the feasibility of setting up some clothing manufacturing. If anyone knows someone who speaks decent English and would be willing to give me some basic information and knowledge, I would be more than happy to take them out for ... Read More
Anyone up for coffee, beer, sports, sightseeing, or anything else? by Wouterrr
Hi all, I'm new in HCMC and I'm looking for some people to hang out with. I will be here for about two months. Let me know if you're interested. Cheers, Wouter
I'm down for some coffee, beer, music, etc. I live in D11, but don't mind driving closer to downtown if that's where you prefer to go, or if you want, you can hang out with me and some of my expat friends in the D8-D11 area. Send me a PM ... Read More
Things to do in Houston during the weekends
I like going to Kemah boardwalk. It is south on I-45 from Houston on the way to Galveston. Google Maps should be able to give you good directions. They have a lot of stuff there. A lot of it is just an open-air walking place near the water with a ... Read More
Looking for a good place to learn Vietnamese by JamesA6117
Hi! I am moving to Saigon in less than a week, and I plan on learning Vietnamese. Does anyone have good suggestions for a place to learn? Any schools or private tutors? Cheers Jimmy
I studied at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, and they have great programs and a lot of different class times are available. I would strongly recommend AGAINST trying to learn with someone who wants to "make friend" with ... Read More
Need your advises: Steps For Foreigner Own Company In Vietnam.... by Yuli_nguyen
Dear guys, First of all, i hope all of you enjoy great Sunday. Second, i hope can get your advises about : Step by step for the foreigner can own the company in Vietnam? ( In case the foreigners own company in their country and just open the ...
I have started a company in Vietnam, although instead of going the foreign-owned route I opted to put the business under my father-in-law's name to make the initial paperwork easier, although I would have felt comfortable doing it with a good ... Read More
Cashing Checks from US Banks in Vietnam by AmericanEnglishVN
Has anyone out there had any success with cashing or depositing a check from a US Bank here in Vietnam ? I looked into this many years ago and was told by several local and international banks that the process takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete. I'm ...
If you already have a US bank account, you may want to check and see if they have an app for your phone. I bank with three different US banks, and each one has an app that will allow me to deposit checks directly to my account by taking pictures of ... Read More
Cashing Checks from US Banks in Vietnam by AmericanEnglishVN
Has anyone out there had any success with cashing or depositing a check from a US Bank here in Vietnam ? I looked into this many years ago and was told by several local and international banks that the process takes 4 to 6 weeks to complete. I'm ...
I don't know about your personal banking situation, but the easiest thing for me to do would be to deposit it online (through my phone) to a US bank account, and then transfer it to Vietnam. Citibank will let you do all of this for free, so you ... Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
I have a book that we can use, or if you have one we can use it. I should be easy to recognize, I am 5'11", 190lb, white, and bald. I will also send you a PM with my cell number. Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
What about 8:00pm at The Spotted Cow? Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
If anybody wants to meet up and work on Vietnamese this Sunday, I will be in the D3/D1 area. Even if there isn't an "official" meeting, if anyone would like to meet for a beer and to work through some Vietnamese exercises in a book, ... Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
I think we should arrange another club this Sunday. Read More
Looking for foreign sound engineer in Saigon by eumektrad
Hi everybody, I am looking for foreign sound engineer in Saigon Do you know coffee bar, magazine, web sites, ads, ... where I can find it? Thanks a lot Frederic emt-saigon@hcm.vnn.vn
The original post is from about 5 years ago, so I'm sure he's figured something out by now. Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
Are we still talking about Highland's Coffee? Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
Would anybody be able to meet at the Highland's Coffee near Bến Tành tonight at 8pm? Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
I work in Binh Tan District (out past D11) on Wednesdays until 7:30 pm, but I would like to join any future gatherings if possible. How did it go last night? Did anyone show up? Read More
Foreigners on motorbikes - good or bad? by Redmundial
Hi Everyone I hope your all well. I've been on the tripadvisor forum and there seems to be a constant outcry against foreigners driving motorbikes in VN. The general consensus there is that it's not legal, and very unsafe. I have to say ...
Note that if you already have a foreign driver's license for a car, that you will be exempt from taking the written test and only need to take the driving test. If you have a foreign driver's license, it is pretty easy to get a VN motorbike ... Read More
vietnamese teaching websites? by ptravler
Hi, does anyone know any websites that actually teach Vietnamese? The only ones I've been able to find are ones that just teach basic traveling phrases for tourists. Hope to find something a little more like the many English teaching sites ...
I have found a few youtube channels, but will be following this thread closely to see if there is anything better. Read More
Yamaha or Honda ? by pilotadamp
Which bike would you prefer: Honda Airblade or Yamaha Luvias ? And why ?
Honda, because the mechanic shops always have Honda parts, and the Honda bikes will put up with a lot of abuse. Read More
Expat blog HCM charity event discussion gathering by Richard Loo
We are just a group of friends and decided to do meaningful event which including a one day trip. Please come to our gathering and discussion for this : Date: 17/06/2015 Wednesday Time :7.30pm ...
I am interested, but can you provide a little better explanation of what "charity activities & interactions" is and what exactly we will be doing? Where will we get all of the supplies from? Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
Wednesday is more free for me. Are we going to be using a text book? How will we determine what to study? Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
I have a feeling that a "Vietnamese speaking club" will end up not working out, because I don't think there is a big demand for this. Foreigners living in Vietnam don't need a special club to practice Vietnamese, because 99.9% of ... Read More
How long regular mail takes from the U.S to Hanoi? by hlinhvu96
Hi everyone, My friend just sent me some very important documents by regular mail from Philadelphia to Hanoi. It's been over a week and I start to be worried now. Has anyone experienced regular mailing ?? Appreciate all the help!
From Houston to Saigon it usually takes 2-3 weeks if it isn't priority mail. I wouldn't be too concerned yet, but in the future if it is something important, I would send it by priority mail through DHL or FedEx. Read More
Vietnamese speaking club by Jiao
* Do you think we should have Vietnamese speaking club (VNSC) for foreigners who love Vietnamese language and wanna to practice to improve Vietnamese much more? * Hi foreigners, Do you want to join this group? We only create this group for you if ...
Good luck, I'm not sure how much genuine interest there would be in a group like this because we are all living in Vietnam. I don't know many foreigners who have a problem finding an opportunity to practice it. Read More
hey, do you know where to join meetup or events for entrepreneurs here
If you guys want to meet, let me know, and lets schedule something for next week. Does morning or evening work better for you? Read More
Open a music lovers club, singers or guitar players, etc let's rock by wendynguyen305
Hi everyone! I'm Lien, I'm a banker. Life has been bored lately and I want to create some fun. I love music in general. I love singing, and I play a little bit guitar. I sing both English and Vietnamese songs whatever genre I feel like. I ...
Is there a facebook group yet? Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
Kennethc, is the street black market exchange rate that much better than the bank when converting USD to VND? What about VND to USD, do you happen to know the black market rate for that? Read More
Can't deposit cash into my account? by treesahquiche
I was told by Vietcombank that I couldn't deposit cash into my account because I'm a foreigner, and I could only do account-to-account transfers. Apparently only my employer is allowed to deposit money into my account. I'm not really clear on the ...
With my Citibank account, I have been able to deposit VND, but for USD I have to show where I got it from and verify that I have paid taxes on it. Recently there was some sort of rule change with the banks, and I am not sure what the changes were or ... Read More
Open a music lovers club, singers or guitar players, etc let's rock by wendynguyen305
Hi everyone! I'm Lien, I'm a banker. Life has been bored lately and I want to create some fun. I love music in general. I love singing, and I play a little bit guitar. I sing both English and Vietnamese songs whatever genre I feel like. I ...
I'd be interested in meeting up to play some music. Keep me posted if yall decide to meet up. Read More
Where and How can Expats learn to ride manual-geared motorcycle?
The driver's license is covered elsewhere on this site (and probably in the links above). I drive a manual bike, and I learned by first driving an automatic to get used to the flow of traffic, and once I was comfortable driving I just switched ... Read More
hey, do you know where to join meetup or events for entrepreneurs here
There used to be some regular meetings of entrepreneurs, but the main people who were organizing it moved back to Germany, so we haven't had any for a while. If you want to organize a time and location for entrepreneurs, I would go. The admins ... Read More
i wanna speak E....
You can look at italki. They might have some additional opportunities to speak English. Read More
Who is interested to explore Mekong Delta with me ? by kathydao
Hello expats, i am free this April because i also resign my current job thats why i would like to take some short trips to Mekong Delta or around my city ,If anyone is interested Mekong,drop me message and we can discuss agenda cheers Nice day to ...
BHAGI, I sent you a message with my phone number. We can meet you on Sunday in Can Tho. Read More
Looking forward church in english version by emanuelasun
Hello everybody, somebody could suggest me any church in english version in district 1 or better district 7 also hours. Thank you so much Emanuela
There is also an AIRCONDITIONED Catholic Mass at the Pastoral Center (in D1) every Saturday evening at 6pm (I think that is the correct time). Read More
Who is interested to explore Mekong Delta with me ? by kathydao
Hello expats, i am free this April because i also resign my current job thats why i would like to take some short trips to Mekong Delta or around my city ,If anyone is interested Mekong,drop me message and we can discuss agenda cheers Nice day to ...
If anybody else wants to join Me, my wife, Howie (Wild_1), and his GF in Can Tho this weekend, let me know. Read More
How did you guys get vietnamese teacher? by Sehee
Hello guys. I'm going to live in Saigon from April 13th april for work. I'm pretty nervous because I can't speak Vietnamese. I want to take a lesson or get a tutor to learn vietnamese as soon as possible. I'm looking for some ...
You need a long time to study Vietnamese so do not hurry. And do not worry because All of Vietnamese speak English very well..... You can come there to registered the Vietnamese class. There are many Korean who study Vietnamese in there. University ... Read More
setting up Vietnam office of foreign company? by gg1965
Hi all, I understand that setting up a new company in Vietnam is a complicated process - but does anyone know of, or have experience in setting up a Vietnam (local) office of an existing foreign company? What is involved? Thanks g
In the big picture, you are going to have to do the paperwork (or have a legal professional do the paperwork) to register a company, you will also have to do quarterly reporting. In addition, of course you will have to hire staff and rent office ... Read More
Who is interested to explore Mekong Delta with me ? by kathydao
Hello expats, i am free this April because i also resign my current job thats why i would like to take some short trips to Mekong Delta or around my city ,If anyone is interested Mekong,drop me message and we can discuss agenda cheers Nice day to ...
That is correct; this Saturday and Sunday. Read More
Who is interested to explore Mekong Delta with me ? by kathydao
Hello expats, i am free this April because i also resign my current job thats why i would like to take some short trips to Mekong Delta or around my city ,If anyone is interested Mekong,drop me message and we can discuss agenda cheers Nice day to ...
I talked to my wife, and I think we might head down on Saturday morning and come back Monday morning. We will be going by motorbike. If anyone wants to go, let me know. Wild_1, are you and your girlfriend going to be free? Read More
Who is interested to explore Mekong Delta with me ? by kathydao
Hello expats, i am free this April because i also resign my current job thats why i would like to take some short trips to Mekong Delta or around my city ,If anyone is interested Mekong,drop me message and we can discuss agenda cheers Nice day to ...
If the group is going by booking a tour, I'm not interested. If yall decide to go down on motorbikes and explore without pre-booked tours, let me know and I will most likely go. Read More
Local motorbike rides by Whos_your_Addy
There are May locals that hang around asking if you want a ride. What is the most someone should pay if they happen to drive from D1 to D5?
I drive a 90cc engine, and there are some times when I have to tell my wife that I will pick her up in the front of a building because I don't think that the engine can get both of us out of the garage. :sosad: Read More
Local motorbike rides by Whos_your_Addy
There are May locals that hang around asking if you want a ride. What is the most someone should pay if they happen to drive from D1 to D5?
I like my CD-90, but if I were to ever get an automatic bike, it would be a PCX. Those things are nice. Read More
Local motorbike rides by Whos_your_Addy
There are May locals that hang around asking if you want a ride. What is the most someone should pay if they happen to drive from D1 to D5?
I agree with Addy. Riding on Xe Oms is a good way to get a feel for how you should flow with the traffic when you start driving yourself. Read More
Local motorbike rides by Whos_your_Addy
There are May locals that hang around asking if you want a ride. What is the most someone should pay if they happen to drive from D1 to D5?
Good plan. Buying your own motorbike is the best option. It is more fun, and it gives you independence. Read More
Who is interested to explore Mekong Delta with me ? by kathydao
Hello expats, i am free this April because i also resign my current job thats why i would like to take some short trips to Mekong Delta or around my city ,If anyone is interested Mekong,drop me message and we can discuss agenda cheers Nice day to ...
If you get a group of people going on motorbikes, let me know and I would like to join for a couple of days. Read More
Local motorbike rides by Whos_your_Addy
There are May locals that hang around asking if you want a ride. What is the most someone should pay if they happen to drive from D1 to D5?
For an expat, it should probably be about 40 or 50 thousand VND. I have got a ride from D11 to D1, which is further and paid 50,000. Read More
Hi.. looking for friends in ho chi minh city..... by Archie90
Hi...I am Archie a lawyer moving to ho chi minh city this may for project. Would love to make few friends But most importantly I would love to learn Vietnamese. I know English and French. FYI I am Indian born, studied and working in London.
Send me a PM when you get here if you would like to hang out. I own a small business in Saigon and am studying Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities. Read More
Any experiences hiring office staff? by jakejas
I am at the point that I need to hire a staff member for my small business. Does anyone have any advice or pitfalls that I need to watch out for? If you have a lot of good advice, I would even be willing to trade some of your experiences for a ...
I just started the interview process, and have mixed results. @ABC, I sent you a PM. Read More
Any other vietnam discussion forums? by keyboardsmash
This page is pretty quiet.... Can you kindly suggest a more lively Vietnam forum for English writers? I will share a lot of useful knowledge, as I'm very well travelled especially in southeast asia.
There was another one that started a year or two ago that was more focused on expats, but it slowly died out. I think it was expatsinvietnam.proboards.com. Read More
Any experiences hiring office staff? by jakejas
I am at the point that I need to hire a staff member for my small business. Does anyone have any advice or pitfalls that I need to watch out for? If you have a lot of good advice, I would even be willing to trade some of your experiences for a ...
For Vietnam, and it is a general staff member to help me with marketing, translation, sales, customer service, etc. for a B2C company. Read More
Meetup for Expat entrepreneurs by verenavaleria
Hi, I will be in HCMC until the 8.1. and just wanted to exchange some ideas and chitchat with fellow souls. I would provide the space, so that we do not have to pay for one (my place is in district one near Hi Ba Trung). Just bring along something ...
We don't have one planned, but if there is enough interest I wouldn't be opposed to another one. Read More
Any experiences hiring office staff?
I am at the point that I need to hire a staff member for my small business. Does anyone have any advice or pitfalls that I need to watch out for? If you have a lot of good advice, I would even be willing to trade some of your experiences for a ... Read More
The fakers being faked by Redbeard42
Spotted this In the online newspaper today. Really strange twist of events. :/ tuoitrenews.vn/business/26418/chinese-goods-bearing-fake-madeinvietnam-labels-hurt-local-consumers-manufacturers
You hit the nail right on the head. Read More
The fakers being faked by Redbeard42
Spotted this In the online newspaper today. Really strange twist of events. :/ tuoitrenews.vn/business/26418/chinese-goods-bearing-fake-madeinvietnam-labels-hurt-local-consumers-manufacturers
There's a shop behind my office that makes some nice shirts with "Made in Honduras" printed on them. It cracks me up. They gave me a shirt, and the quality is better than my other "Made in Vietnam" shirts. Read More
Banking - depositing US dollars in VN bank by swendig
Hi all. I own a business in Cambodia where I earn US dollars. I used to be able to bring that money here and deposit it in my Vietnamese bank, but because of new money laundering regulations, they no longer allow me to just bring the money in. ...
I have transferred USD direct from the US to VN this year (but not since Tet) and had no problems. One nice thing about Cambodia not participating in international banking is that I think some of them don't report your account to the US ... Read More
Banking - depositing US dollars in VN bank by swendig
Hi all. I own a business in Cambodia where I earn US dollars. I used to be able to bring that money here and deposit it in my Vietnamese bank, but because of new money laundering regulations, they no longer allow me to just bring the money in. ...
The only way they will let you deposit USD is if it comes from outside the country, or you have paperwork for where it came from inside the country. It looks like your easiest bet is going to be to transfer it to Vietnam from another country. You ... Read More
Notary in Ho Chi Minh City by johnharryjohn
I am looking for a notary in Ho Chi Minh City who can speak english.
Thanks, I ended up doing it with an online US service called NotaryCam. It was $20 and I didn't have to wait in any line. Thanks for the information on the Embassy! Read More
Fastest internet provider in Saigon
Can anyone shed some light on how to get the fastest internet speed at your house? I have a fiber-optic line direct to my bedroom, but sometimes the DSL to my sister-in-laws is faster. Neither one is fast enough to play online games, but there are ... Read More
Meetup for Expat entrepreneurs by verenavaleria
Hi, I will be in HCMC until the 8.1. and just wanted to exchange some ideas and chitchat with fellow souls. I would provide the space, so that we do not have to pay for one (my place is in district one near Hi Ba Trung). Just bring along something ...
We have been discussing this through an email chain, and the plan is to meet at The Spotted Cow for dinner at 6pm. If you need help finding which group is ours, I'll be the bald white guy in a polo, shorts, and cheap black co-op mart sandles. If ... Read More
Notary in Ho Chi Minh City by johnharryjohn
I am looking for a notary in Ho Chi Minh City who can speak english.
If you need to get a document notarized to give to a government agency in the US, can you use any notary, or do you have to go to one that is certified through some US process? Read More
Meetup for Expat entrepreneurs by verenavaleria
Hi, I will be in HCMC until the 8.1. and just wanted to exchange some ideas and chitchat with fellow souls. I would provide the space, so that we do not have to pay for one (my place is in district one near Hi Ba Trung). Just bring along something ...
How about meeting up mid-day on Feb. 8th? I think it is a good idea to get a rough agenda. Some topics I would be interested in are: how to build your network, legal structures for your businesses, and pricing schemes. Read More
Meetup for Expat entrepreneurs by verenavaleria
Hi, I will be in HCMC until the 8.1. and just wanted to exchange some ideas and chitchat with fellow souls. I would provide the space, so that we do not have to pay for one (my place is in district one near Hi Ba Trung). Just bring along something ...
Sunday morning a lot of expats go to church. Lunch on Sunday might work. Read More
Meetup for Expat entrepreneurs by verenavaleria
Hi, I will be in HCMC until the 8.1. and just wanted to exchange some ideas and chitchat with fellow souls. I would provide the space, so that we do not have to pay for one (my place is in district one near Hi Ba Trung). Just bring along something ...
We should schedule another meetup. Who else is interested? Read More
Fireworks for new years in Phnom Penh?? Where and when?
Are there going to be any fireworks in PP for new years? If so, when and where? Read More
Meetup for Expat entrepreneurs by verenavaleria
Hi, I will be in HCMC until the 8.1. and just wanted to exchange some ideas and chitchat with fellow souls. I would provide the space, so that we do not have to pay for one (my place is in district one near Hi Ba Trung). Just bring along something ...
That actually works much better for me. Read More
Free Art Exhibit
I think they are open during normal business times. Read More
Free Art Exhibit
I had to pay for parking, but not an entrance fee. My wife said there may be a 10,000 entrance fee now. Read More
Meetup for Expat entrepreneurs by verenavaleria
Hi, I will be in HCMC until the 8.1. and just wanted to exchange some ideas and chitchat with fellow souls. I would provide the space, so that we do not have to pay for one (my place is in district one near Hi Ba Trung). Just bring along something ...
That sounds like a good idea. Let me know where it is at, and I will be there. Read More
Drinking in Bui Vien street on 24 night to celebrate Xmas !!! by Sarah Ly
Hi guys, Xmas is coming in town :D . Do you guys have any plan to celebrate Xmas yet? How about Drinking in Bui Vien street on 24 night? Anyone has any suggestion, pls? :up: Sarah
I went to the meeting in December, but did not realize that there was a facebook group as well. What is the name? Read More
Dinner cruises on the Saigon River?
I would like to take my wife on a dinner cruise on the Saigon River, or any big river close to Saigon. Does anyone know if there is a company that does this? Read More
Drinking in Bui Vien street on 24 night to celebrate Xmas !!! by Sarah Ly
Hi guys, Xmas is coming in town :D . Do you guys have any plan to celebrate Xmas yet? How about Drinking in Bui Vien street on 24 night? Anyone has any suggestion, pls? :up: Sarah
Is there a Vietnam Expat.com Facebook group? It sounds like fun, but all of my neighbors are having a block party that night, and I already told them I would join, so I will not be able to make it. They hired a band! Read More
Anyone wants to hang? Any rock fan here? xD by Migidang
I've kinda lost right now. I feel like I've always either met wrong people all the time or right people but wrong place, wrong time, all wrong. Always. Maybe I'll find some of "my people" here, who knows =)) Anyone wants to ...
Yeah, sometimes the "echoes of the amplifiers" keep ringing in your head long after the gig. Read More
Anyone wants to hang? Any rock fan here? xD by Migidang
I've kinda lost right now. I feel like I've always either met wrong people all the time or right people but wrong place, wrong time, all wrong. Always. Maybe I'll find some of "my people" here, who knows =)) Anyone wants to ...
I love rock music! In the US, I played in several rock bands. I haven't found that many good places to listen to rock in Saigon yet. Fang is ok, and Yoko is pretty good except the drinks are a little pricey, as is Acoustic. If you want to go ... Read More
Free Art Exhibit
I checked it out today, and it was pretty good. They had free food and beer for the opening, which was very nice. My daughter slept through most of it, but the adults had ... Read More
Reputable Honda Repair Shop? by jakejas
I have a Honda CD-90 (similar to a Honda 67), and I am looking for a good repair shop preferably close to D11, but I don't mind driving if I have to. Does anyone know of a good place?
I speak a little Vietnamese, but not enough technical Vietnamese to fully understand the explanations. My wife is fluent though. I am almost certain that one of my second gears has a chip or deformity in one of the teeth of the gear. Mow much more ... Read More
Reputable Honda Repair Shop?
I have a Honda CD-90 (similar to a Honda 67), and I am looking for a good repair shop preferably close to D11, but I don't mind driving if I have to. Does anyone know of a good place? Read More
Free Art Exhibit
If anyone is interested in art, there is an art exhibition from December 18th until January 7th at the HCM Fine Arts Museum located at 97 A Pho Duc Chinh Street, D1, HCMC. The opening ceremony is going to be at 10am on Dec. 18th. Most of the 11 ... Read More
English Christmas Mass by Ayden's_mom
Hi all, Does anyone know which church in town has english Christmas mass on 24th Dec? Any information would be appreciated. Thanks a lot. Amy
I go to Notre Dame a lot of Sundays because they have English mass every week, not just on special occasions. There are a LOT of foreigners at that mass. I believe it is at 9:30. Read More
anyone wants to go Nha Trang by motorbike? by hongduongg
I'm looking for some friends who want to go nha trang from hcmc. Just wonder anyone want to join with me?
So when are we going? Read More
Job in Ho Chi Mihn
If you are a certified English teacher, it shouldn't be too hard to find a job. Just walk into the schools around your apartment and give them your CV. Read More
Day to day life in Ho Chi Minh
That is an area in the central highlands. That is a very long drive to Saigon. It looks short on the map, but it will take you a very long day to drive that. Luckily flights are pretty cheap. I don't know much about the area. I just went there ... Read More
Zip code for Vietnam? by jakejas
When I needed something from the US, I had been shipping it to my family via Amazon and having them ship it to Saigon. I saw that Amazon will ship some things to Vietnam, but it requires a zip code. I don't know what the zip code is for Saigon, ...
Amazon.com requires a zip code. They will not ship anything to Vietnam unless you put some numbers in the box. Read More
Seeking Info about resedency card - after marrying vietnamese local by Rikka
Hi, Can anyone help me with info about residency cards?? I was under the impression that once you married a Vietnamese it was possible to get a one year residency card which allows multiple entry (if necessary), is this true? I'm married and ...
I got my VEC in the Vietnamese consulate in Houston, Texas, USA because I was living there at the time. The process for me was as easy as getting a travel visa, just a little more expensive. I had to bring translated and notarized copies of my ... Read More
Seeking Info about resedency card - after marrying vietnamese local by Rikka
Hi, Can anyone help me with info about residency cards?? I was under the impression that once you married a Vietnamese it was possible to get a one year residency card which allows multiple entry (if necessary), is this true? I'm married and ...
My wife is Vietnamese and I have a 5-year Visa Exemption, meaning I don't require a visa, but I have to get my passport re-stamped at the immigration office every three months (exactly like Jaitch is saying). I am going through the first round ... Read More
Day to day life in Ho Chi Minh
If her experience is like mine (I moved over here without a job) the first couple of weeks or even first month will be so jam-packed with doing new things and formalities (getting set up, finding a motorbike, etc.) that she will probably be very ... Read More
anyone wants to go Nha Trang by motorbike? by hongduongg
I'm looking for some friends who want to go nha trang from hcmc. Just wonder anyone want to join with me?
Let me know when you decide to do it, I might join as well. Read More
Zip code for Vietnam?
When I needed something from the US, I had been shipping it to my family via Amazon and having them ship it to Saigon. I saw that Amazon will ship some things to Vietnam, but it requires a zip code. I don't know what the zip code is for Saigon, ... Read More
Thanksgiving Turkeys by Frank Malt
There is a butcher shop on LeThi Hong Gam where I usually buy cuts of meat, the quality is good and a clean shop. The woman knows me now and a few days ago asked if I wanted to order a Turkey for US Thanksgiving. I told her I wasn't American but ...
There are several western food shops on Hàm Nghi that are small, but packed with a lot of western style food. They are all selling turkeys. If you are at Bến Tành and go down Hàm Nghi East towards the river, pull a ... Read More
motorbike driver wanted by maximus0760
Hello, I will spend three months in Go Vap (ward 12, Phan Huy Ich), from 4 Dec 2014. I would need somebody reliable and able to speak and understand English, willing to take me to places on their motorbike. I would pay market prices for this ...
You can rent a motorbike and drive yourself. That is the ultimate in convenience. Read More
Charity activities held in HCMC? by Samviet74
looking for charity and willing to join and support CSR program..
Oh, my bad, I thought he was looking for opportunities to help with local charities. What is a CSR program? Read More