NoPinky
Vietnamese expat wishing to go back to
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Speaks german, vietnamese, english, a little french
Registration: 18 August 2015
Classroom science equipment by KingJ
Hey guys, Does anyone know anywhere in the city where you can buy simple science equipment commonly found in the classroom? I'm mainly interested in Physics equipment, like electrical circuit components, wave tanks, ray boxes etc. :) Thanks!
I don't know what expectation you have for physics science class equipment but from what I can see in my school days in germany and in YouTube videos, those things are not complicated. You could have all that made to you specifications in ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
as Diazo said: don't. The time where real estate in VN has a high return is over for quite a while. In the recent years the reale state market of Vietnam is quiet. Years ago, it was a busy market, people buy and sell. Or it was even like ... Read More
saving in dollars by gunner10
HI We have been living in HCMC just over 9 months and want some advice in terms of converting dong into dollars and best saving options out there. Not looking at investing but a savings option only in dollars. Any advice would be helpful .
I've been told that many vietnamese, who don't want to put their money in banks and long term deposits, they buy gold and stash it somewhere. Gold value is rather stable. Read More
re: Problem with staying in hanoi by pandapower
Girlfriend and I recently have a 3month old baby. Baby and mother is vietnamese. We are not married. We stay in the same home the police came and say i am not allowed to stay in the home. I now work in Singapore so i come every month to visit the ...
yes, read here: http://blog.mygermanexpert.com/2014/11/Registering-in-Germany-Ameldung-Guide.html "The difference would be that in Germany its done in a civil way" Yes, I was only talking about the law itself, not how it is enforced, nor ... Read More
re: Problem with staying in hanoi by pandapower
Girlfriend and I recently have a 3month old baby. Baby and mother is vietnamese. We are not married. We stay in the same home the police came and say i am not allowed to stay in the home. I now work in Singapore so i come every month to visit the ...
@colinoscapee, MarkinNam no offence, but why do you assume that it is a communist thing? In Germany, if you are a resident, you have to register your new address within 2 weeks. As a tourist, this time period extends to 2 month. It is the same ... Read More
re: Problem with staying in hanoi by pandapower
Girlfriend and I recently have a 3month old baby. Baby and mother is vietnamese. We are not married. We stay in the same home the police came and say i am not allowed to stay in the home. I now work in Singapore so i come every month to visit the ...
As far as I know you can register your temporary residence there. Go to the police station with an interpreter or your girlfriend and say you want to register. Like you would if it was a hotel or you stay at as friends house in Vietnam. It is no ... Read More
saving in dollars by gunner10
HI We have been living in HCMC just over 9 months and want some advice in terms of converting dong into dollars and best saving options out there. Not looking at investing but a savings option only in dollars. Any advice would be helpful .
@colinoscapee And what about inflation? Read More
CheapoAir down in Hanoi, Vietnam?..or just me? by Zepo
Access Denied You don't have permission to access "https://www.cheapoair.com/" on this server. Reference #18.83e6ab71.1492749935.2fd4b40 It worked a few days ago for me on Chrome. Now I get the above error message. Downloaded 4 ...
it is working normal and fast when browsing from Germany. Your VPN probably is slow Read More
looking for a gym buddy
@Kai Can you tell us why you don't like the PT there? I will be in HCMC soon and I want to get in shape too. I also thought maybe I should get a PT to get started. So I'm interested why you don't like the PT, apart from spending more ... Read More
Where to buy affordable clothes for teaching by Redmundial
Hi everyone...I'm planning on teaching here in HCMC and I'm fully aware of the need to be presentable, not just here but in Asia in general when applying and conducting classes. I have a few shirts but probably they aren't really up to ...
Any idea how much a shirt for this purpose would cost in those shops or how much he should spend on each item? I'm interested too. Read More
Recommendations: Reliable cheap 2nd hand scooter or motorbike models by asthecrowflies
Hey guys, Looking at getting a scooter / motorbike soon. Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a cheap 2nd hand scooter or motorbike (Brand, model etc)? Or does anyone know of brands or models to avoid? Many thanks!
well... 10M is not too cheap, but still cheap. In this price range bikes like Honda Wave are dominant, there are some other Brands, but I don't think they are that good. The thing is, bikes in that class mostly have "only" 110cm鲁 ... Read More
Recommendations: Reliable cheap 2nd hand scooter or motorbike models by asthecrowflies
Hey guys, Looking at getting a scooter / motorbike soon. Was wondering if anyone had any recommendations for a cheap 2nd hand scooter or motorbike (Brand, model etc)? Or does anyone know of brands or models to avoid? Many thanks!
How much are you willing to spend? What will you use the bike for (riding in the city to work, or also for trips? mainly for long trips?). How long do you intent to stick with that bike? Do you want something that just works, or also something that ... Read More
Is anybody traveling from USA to ho Chi Minh city this April? by Libhero
Hello forum members. I wonder if anyone is traveling this April from USA to Ho Chi Minh city to take a small parcel with one lipstick, and 4 OZ lotion 脳2 to a friend who asked for them. Please let me know. Thank you
Yes, I actually wanted to suggest that too, but then again, I thought: why should someone make that effort for strangers? But hey, do it, meet new people, make new friends :) Read More
A Vietnamese Woman Being Stalked Needs Help by Libhero
Hello Forum members. Do you know any women's organization in HCM city that works with women experiencing violence, stalking, and abuse to suggest for a Vietnamese woman living in HCM and experiencing emotional torture? She wants to seek ...
Sure the police don't have any grounds or an arrest yet. But they may actually don't have to. It may already be enough to ask a "befriended" official to visit him at his home as ask him firmly to stop. Showing him with screenshots ... Read More
storage in HCMC
don't know what kind of stuff you need to store and how many cubic meters you need but check them out. It's a moving company that also rent storage space. http://vinamoves.com/?lang=2 Read More
Consultancy services rendered but clients (companies) not paying up! by jac87
Hi all, my first post here and hope to get some feedback from you guys.. My vietnamese people are telling me that there are actually some clients especially the big companies who will NOT PAY up after consultancy services is rendered. Is that true? ...
I think the shady companies in this regard are less likely to have close bonds to the government. If they have governments money to spent, they will most likely pay. But as Robin TKP said: use a payment plan. I wouldn't even work on a contract ... Read More
Buying a motorbike in VN by Reorandy
I was looking for a V twin motorcycle to buy in Vietnam and emailed a dealer about specific bikes. I asked about the procedure for a foreigner buying a motorcycle. HIs response was[b] "you dont have to worry about the regester the motorbikes to ...
yes it basicaly works that way and it is ok 99% of the time. The bike will still be registered to a local, but as you are holding the blue card it practially belongs to you. Still... as of the end of last year, I think, there is a new stupid law ... Read More
New friends!?
Sure, will do. I will invite you to tea or coffee if you bring cookies. (Sorry, I couldn't resist :-P) Read More
Is anybody traveling from USA to ho Chi Minh city this April? by Libhero
Hello forum members. I wonder if anyone is traveling this April from USA to Ho Chi Minh city to take a small parcel with one lipstick, and 4 OZ lotion 脳2 to a friend who asked for them. Please let me know. Thank you
@Fred @ Rayhakit I fully understand your concerns and also wouldn't do this for anyone except for close friends I fully trust. But this is actually often practiced among the vietnamese community overseas, especially befriended university ... Read More
Where can I buy a graphics tablet in HCMC? by asthecrowflies
Hi everyone, Does anyone know where I can buy a graphics tablet in HCMC? Many thanks :)
I'm not trying to do advertise here, but my buddy runs such a business where he ships European products and customers parcels via air cargo to HCMC and HN. I could ask him for a quote on your product if you tell me what model you need. The quote ... Read More
Where can I buy a graphics tablet in HCMC? by asthecrowflies
Hi everyone, Does anyone know where I can buy a graphics tablet in HCMC? Many thanks :)
there are some business in the US and Europe who can order stuff for you on Amazon and ship it to you in about a week to HCMC for a small commission. Would that be an option or do you want to buy local in case of warranty issues? Read More
New friends!?
Would love to, but I will be working working in HCMC. But I'm sure I will also be visiting Hoi An. What company/industry are you serving as an intern? Read More
English teaching by aussiefastbowler
I would like to teach English as a foreign language. I do not have a degree, however my qualification is as a registered nurse. Can anyone offer any advice? Thankyou.
Maybe you can also talk to Alex Stevenson at www.ninjateacher.com, he also has a cool youtube channel covering all kinds of topics. Read More
Where to buy safe vegetables/ groceries from? by HuiTing88
Hi All, Is there any shop which sells ALL clean and safe vegetables and groceries in Ho Chi Minh City which you guys are patronizing already? I have read articles/ stories online that not all vegetable from supermarkets/ stores are clean and ...
I'm a bit late to the discussion but still want to get rid of my 2 cents. I admit that I only skimmed through the comments above, so I hope I don't repeat anything that has already been mentioned: In general it is a good business idea, but ... Read More
Can a native English person teach in Vietnam with just a TESL Cert? by Leezal
Hi, I am originally from the UK and currently live and work in Sydney. I absolutely fell in love with Vietnam a couple of years ago during my travels before settling in Sydney. I am thinking of heading over to Hanoi for approx. 6 - 12 months and ...
maybe you can proof it with your past job contracts. Read More
Can a native English person teach in Vietnam with just a TESL Cert? by Leezal
Hi, I am originally from the UK and currently live and work in Sydney. I absolutely fell in love with Vietnam a couple of years ago during my travels before settling in Sydney. I am thinking of heading over to Hanoi for approx. 6 - 12 months and ...
I'm pretty sure, that's enough. Read More
Getting a mobile phone in Vietnam by Emiliee21
so I'm moving to Vietnam next week (HCMC) and I need a mobile phone . What are the rates like for a good phone with a year contract ? And any ones that may have cheap international rates ? Or should I bring a pay as you go sim out with me and ...
Yes, that's right, as far as I know. The business model of getting a phone with a 1-2 years subscription like in most western countries is not popular or nonexistent in VN. As a vietnamese I just go to one of the phone/sim card seller and ask ... Read More
Wearing helmet in VN by Cloud9
Just curious with regard to the helmet law. Can I bring my own helmet or do I have to buy the plastic kind as seen on YouTube that the locals normally wear ? I'd rather bring my own if that's ok with the local Five O
Just bring your own helmet, even a skullcap is ok. Visor or not is up to you. Maybe you shouldn't use bike helmets, even if they are probably safer than most of the motorbike helmets sold on the streets, but just to avoid discussions with the ... Read More