James Keep
@jameskeep
Australian expat in Vietnam
Forum posts
50
Contacts
19
About me
Australian
Lives in HCMC An Phu
Speaks english/ a little french
Registration: 04 June 2013
kumquat
I would like to send a kumquat tree to a family in Hoi An. Any ideas of how to do? Maybe there is a shop in Ho An that could do for me ? James Read More
Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien
Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...
Can anyone recommend a local bank e.g.. Donga or Vietcom... are they all much the same or has anyone had good or bad experiences with either? Read More
certificate of origin
Does any body know how to obtain a certificate of origin required to sell products here from overseas? Read More
U.S. Citizen Can Retire in Vietnam? Visa Options? by Guest2394875
I'm considering retiring in Vietnam and am wondering about visa options allowing a long term stay (hopefully without having to periodically leave and return to the country). From what I've read, renewing a short-term visa is a hassle and ...
I am not sure as my permits are done by the company I work for but I think I would try to find a lawyer who specialises in this work. At least with those sites you can see how you may qualify and then seek the assistance of a lawyer. Read More
U.S. Citizen Can Retire in Vietnam? Visa Options? by Guest2394875
I'm considering retiring in Vietnam and am wondering about visa options allowing a long term stay (hopefully without having to periodically leave and return to the country). From what I've read, renewing a short-term visa is a hassle and ...
These sites will give you a simple breakdown of the rules 1/ http://thetamtru.com.vn/en/vietnam-temporary-residence-card-for-foreigners/ 2/ http://www.immivietnamvisa.com/general-infomation/how-to-apply-for-temporary-residence-card-in-vietnam/ Read More
Cleaning
Does anyone know some company that can come to your home and steam clem the sofa in HCMC? Read More
5 years visa exemtion by kevin Phi
It used to be that anyone wanting to stay in Vietnam for a long time could just get a 3 or 6 month tourist/business visa and extend it indefinitely. Many expats have stayed in Vietnam for years using this method. However, in the past year there ...
Thank you for going to the trouble of your explanation it is very informative. Read More
Where to play cricket in HCM by harsh19286
Hi people. I am new in HCM and would like to know where to play cricket on weekend. Any advices, or anyone who already plays can recommend me. Harsh
I have not seen anyone playing cricket here unfortunately. I did ask around once but no response. Read More
IT expert
Can any body recommend an IT guy, specialist, in HCMC. I need a CD opened containing X-rays that I can't open Read More
ATM horrors by Frank Malt
I use an HSBC ATM near my house all the time without problems, Until now. On 31/12/14 in the evening my usual withdrawal was normal until the end, when it finished, it instructed me to take my card to end the transaction which it gave back but no ...
I was once with HSBC and never again I have switched to my account here with ANZ and only use ANZ ATM machines. I once had a similar problem with the ANZ but they were a lot quicker than a couple of months. It was resolved and the money returned to ... Read More
pick pocketing pham ngu lao. by Festeem
FYI bloggers, I have been robbed in Pham Ngu Lao. Not to critical but the guy opened a zipper on my rucksack when i was walking in the morning to a restaurant.Very fast and smart. He only took fluids for e-smoker which I can buy here in Vungtau new, ...
Thanks for the information and good advice Ill pass it on ... Read More
new year eve in saigon by Rahayu Ryuchilla Harum
hi,i'm indonesian. currently i'm in hanoi and will go to HCMC and spending new year eve there, would be great to meet new peope there
I would love to meet up my number is 0942236004 James Read More
new year eve in saigon by Rahayu Ryuchilla Harum
hi,i'm indonesian. currently i'm in hanoi and will go to HCMC and spending new year eve there, would be great to meet new peope there
S ounds good there are plenty of good bars around there. I like Tbar they have a live band Read More
new year eve in saigon by Rahayu Ryuchilla Harum
hi,i'm indonesian. currently i'm in hanoi and will go to HCMC and spending new year eve there, would be great to meet new peope there
Hi I will be in Saigon on New Years Eve my email is jameskeep1@hotmail.com or 0942236004 James Read More
Newbie! Hi everyone by Trang Tran 1989
Hi everyone. I'm newbie. I'm living in Hanoi. Hobby: coffee (i call it in Verb), traveling and photography. :)). I'd like to join to community. Nice to make friend to everyone.
Hi welcome to Expat.com I I am James living in Vn 4 years Read More
How to get over my ex vietnamese girlfriend by davidtran0394
Back in 2011 I used to date a vietnamese american girl named Huong and she was my first girlfriend I ever had. She had such an amazing and cute personality. We've dated for a couple of months and she and I broke up in october of that year. It ...
Remember what you had with fondness and affection and be happy grateful for what you had.... Read More
Buying a dog in Hanoi by silke8600
Warning do not buy dog from this woman ever! Me an my boyfriend had after a long time of consideration decided that we finally wanted to raise a dog in Vietnam. We did a lot of research and fell in love with a janapenes dog race called the Shiba ...
Thank you for the warning. And I am so sorry you had to go through that. I also have thought about getting a dog but can't find a reputable breader. James Read More
Anyone managed to get Australia Plus on cable yet? by jameskeep
Anyone managed to get Australia Plus on cable yet?
Bloody is right......!!!!!! I was in Hanoi last night and they had Australia plus at the hotel I was staying at but I have not been able to get it at home. Read More
Anyone managed to get Australia Plus on cable yet?
Anyone managed to get Australia Plus on cable yet? Read More
Australia Network
Hi thanks I did try the link but I couldn't see Vietnam on the list of countries to receive the broadcast. Read More
Australia Network
Does anyone know how to get the Australia plus channel now the the Australia Network has been taken off the air? Read More
Can anyone one recommend an Australian lawyer working in HCMC?
Hi thanks Karen. i lived in MRU for a while. James Read More
Can anyone one recommend an Australian lawyer working in HCMC?
Can anyone one recommend an Australian lawyer working in HCMC? Read More
Anyone fancy a drink/meeting up? by AlexSarah
Hey, Actually going crazy staying inside and my PC has just crashed and lost loads of uni work so I need to escape. Anyone fancy going for a drink/food/explore round the city? I'm currently bike-less but I get taxi/bring my helmet if you wanna ...
Sorry Alex, No I am a pilot. I am a absolute dog lover though. James Read More
Anyone fancy a drink/meeting up? by AlexSarah
Hey, Actually going crazy staying inside and my PC has just crashed and lost loads of uni work so I need to escape. Anyone fancy going for a drink/food/explore round the city? I'm currently bike-less but I get taxi/bring my helmet if you wanna ...
Hi Sarah. Are you teaching here? James Read More
Vietnamese wife? by bta87
I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...
well said saigon monkey...this rdalu chap must have had some bad times and and i would say deserves them Read More
Vietnamese wife? by bta87
I realize this is a very subjective question, but are what are the experiences of the men on here that are married to VN brides? Question #2) What should I look out for. I've heard some real horor stories. Mind you I'm 63, have money and girls are ...
never heard so much cr..p in my life Read More
bad experience at family medical clinic HCMC
I recently had a simple operation for tennis elbow at the family medical clinic in HCMC by the orthopaedic doctor there. I had already had the operation done by an english doctor some years previous on my other elbow which was very successful with ... Read More