sofimofi
Canadian expat in Vietnam
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35
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About me
Canadian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, French, Spanish, Vietnamese
Registration: 11 November 2010
Computer Center? For printing, photocopying, scanning...
Hi RS! You're right! I went to a public library near me and used their facilities. Thanks for answering!! Sofia Read More
Computer Center? For printing, photocopying, scanning...
Hello, Does anyone know where I can go to go to some printing, scanning, and photocopying of documents? I just moved here and need to do a lot of paperwork. Is there some kind of printing center anywhere? I live in Sham Shui Po, and would like to ... Read More
Where to buy BODY PAINT or FACE PAINT? by sofimofi
Hello all, Does anybody know where I can buy body paint or face paint or Halloween makeup for the whole body? I basically need to paint my whole body a bright blue but I have no idea where they sell body paint.... Thank you for any ...
Oh sorry I just reread ur post, Snap Cafe huh, okay I will check it out thanks so much!! Read More
Where to buy BODY PAINT or FACE PAINT? by sofimofi
Hello all, Does anybody know where I can buy body paint or face paint or Halloween makeup for the whole body? I basically need to paint my whole body a bright blue but I have no idea where they sell body paint.... Thank you for any ...
Hey laidbackfreak, thanks I will check it out!!!! Do u know the address or the name of this art shop??? Read More
Where to buy BODY PAINT or FACE PAINT? by sofimofi
Hello all, Does anybody know where I can buy body paint or face paint or Halloween makeup for the whole body? I basically need to paint my whole body a bright blue but I have no idea where they sell body paint.... Thank you for any ...
Hahhaa... Thanks Good_man ... Could probably work but work too well as in keeping me blue for a really long time haha... Read More
Where to buy BODY PAINT or FACE PAINT? by sofimofi
Hello all, Does anybody know where I can buy body paint or face paint or Halloween makeup for the whole body? I basically need to paint my whole body a bright blue but I have no idea where they sell body paint.... Thank you for any ...
Haha aw I got excited for nothing!! Hehe okay no problem, thank you for clearing that up!! Read More
Where to buy BODY PAINT or FACE PAINT?
Hello all, Does anybody know where I can buy body paint or face paint or Halloween makeup for the whole body? I basically need to paint my whole body a bright blue but I have no idea where they sell body paint.... Thank you for any ... Read More
Problems accessing blogspot, wordpress... by sofimofi
Is anybody else having problems accessing a blogspot or WordPress website?? I cannot see my own blog nor anybody else's.... Yet I do not find any articles or news on Google about those sites being down...... are they being censored in Vietnam?
Oh really? Well that's good to know that it shouldn't be banned here. The error I'm getting is "The connection has timed out" and "The server is taking too long to respond".... Read More
Problems accessing blogspot, wordpress... by sofimofi
Is anybody else having problems accessing a blogspot or WordPress website?? I cannot see my own blog nor anybody else's.... Yet I do not find any articles or news on Google about those sites being down...... are they being censored in Vietnam?
Thanks for your replies. It still hasn't worked for me in the last couple days, and even right now. But then I launched ultrareach program and I can now access blogspot pages.... Weird....... Doesn't that mean that it's blocked in Vietnam ... Read More
Problems accessing blogspot, wordpress...
Is anybody else having problems accessing a blogspot or WordPress website?? I cannot see my own blog nor anybody else's.... Yet I do not find any articles or news on Google about those sites being down...... are they being censored in Vietnam? Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
Update on my case: Hello all, just thought I'd update you on my proceedings... Well I've visited the Kieubaoviet office on Ly Tu Trong and got to sit down and talk for a long time with an agent there. Yes, as you have all advocated, it is a very ... Read More
Any legal advisors here? by sofimofi
Hello, I wanted to know if anybody is or knew any legal advisors I can speak with? It's about starting business as a foreigner in Vietnam and I wanted to know the entitlements and the prohibitions that I have as a foreigner... Thanks, Sofia
Okay. My bad then. People do forget, in the midst of so many different things going on. I ended up associating that agency with the matter of gaining the citizenship so I didn't remember that it was also a good source for business consulting. And on ... Read More
Any legal advisors here? by sofimofi
Hello, I wanted to know if anybody is or knew any legal advisors I can speak with? It's about starting business as a foreigner in Vietnam and I wanted to know the entitlements and the prohibitions that I have as a foreigner... Thanks, Sofia
(ps: I was referring to those who talked in a condescending way. The other people who did not, sorry, I did not mean to address that at you. In any case, I still appreciate everybody's input and advice. Just to make the point clear, I did not ignore ... Read More
Any legal advisors here? by sofimofi
Hello, I wanted to know if anybody is or knew any legal advisors I can speak with? It's about starting business as a foreigner in Vietnam and I wanted to know the entitlements and the prohibitions that I have as a foreigner... Thanks, Sofia
Hello all, Thanks for your advice. I had already spoken to KieuBaoViet about the citizenship issue, and they've given me the next steps from there, which I am handling. I've consulted their website and saw the services offered. I didn't realize ... Read More
Ao dai tailoring ? by sofimofi
Hello, Does anybody know a good local Ao Dai maker/tailor? Nothing for tourists please. I would like local prices and local tailors targetting locals... Good quality ao dais please! Thank you! Sofia
Thank you for your suggestions! My sister has found a place randomly on Le Van Sy and she was in a rush to get the ao dai made before she returned to Canada, so she got it made there. It came out really nice, and about 350,000 VND. Thanks again! Read More
Any legal advisors here?
Hello, I wanted to know if anybody is or knew any legal advisors I can speak with? It's about starting business as a foreigner in Vietnam and I wanted to know the entitlements and the prohibitions that I have as a foreigner... Thanks, Sofia Read More
Ao dai tailoring ?
Hello, Does anybody know a good local Ao Dai maker/tailor? Nothing for tourists please. I would like local prices and local tailors targetting locals... Good quality ao dais please! Thank you! Sofia Read More
Laws regarding mobile phones/earpieces while riding a motorbike? by sofimofi
Hello, Does anybody here know anything regarding traffic laws for using mobile phones while on motorbike? Is it illegal? How about a hands-free earpiece? And how about using walkie-talkies while on the road? Is that illegal? Similarly, how about ...
Oh, I see! Well that's great! Well thanks a lot for your help/advice! (I'm Viet Kieu too but my Vietnamese is just basic conversational.... :( ) Read More
Laws regarding mobile phones/earpieces while riding a motorbike? by sofimofi
Hello, Does anybody here know anything regarding traffic laws for using mobile phones while on motorbike? Is it illegal? How about a hands-free earpiece? And how about using walkie-talkies while on the road? Is that illegal? Similarly, how about ...
Oh nooooooooooooooo really? :( That just made a damper to my plans......... Okay, thanks so much for your information! btw, how in the world do you and Wild_1 know so much information about Vietnam??!!!!!! Read More
Laws regarding mobile phones/earpieces while riding a motorbike? by sofimofi
Hello, Does anybody here know anything regarding traffic laws for using mobile phones while on motorbike? Is it illegal? How about a hands-free earpiece? And how about using walkie-talkies while on the road? Is that illegal? Similarly, how about ...
Oh really? It's weird, my boyfriend said he got pulled over for an earpiece! ... ?!?! Well thanks for your answer!!! :) Sofia Read More
Laws regarding mobile phones/earpieces while riding a motorbike?
Hello, Does anybody here know anything regarding traffic laws for using mobile phones while on motorbike? Is it illegal? How about a hands-free earpiece? And how about using walkie-talkies while on the road? Is that illegal? Similarly, how about ... Read More
Registering a business in Vietnam by sofimofi
Hello all, Does anybody know what the pros and cons are of registering a business in the city, and what it entails (costs, procedures, conditions, etc)? Also, do I have to register a business if it has to do with tourism? Lastly, am I even ...
Hello all!!! Looks like it's the same group as my previous post! Hehe.... Well Howie, you deduced right... I am new at business and relatively young... Oh in relation to the other post, I just wanted to say that I do have a work permit here ... Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
Hello all, Wow, I am very pleased and thankful for all of your advice and tips. I just wanted to correct a typo, even though it won't affect any of your advice: I have been living here in Vietnam for 1.5 years, not 1.5 months. Howie, thank ... Read More
Registering a business in Vietnam
Hello all, Does anybody know what the pros and cons are of registering a business in the city, and what it entails (costs, procedures, conditions, etc)? Also, do I have to register a business if it has to do with tourism? Lastly, am I even ... Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu?
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ... Read More
furniture shopping in saigon???? by sofimofi
hello, Does anybody know an area where I can buy wooden couches or wooden living room set (couch and coffee table) for cheap?? I checked out the stores on Bach Dang and they had nice selwctions but they cost from 8 million dong to 10 million dong ...
Okay I'll check it out, thanks!!! Read More
furniture shopping in saigon????
hello, Does anybody know an area where I can buy wooden couches or wooden living room set (couch and coffee table) for cheap?? I checked out the stores on Bach Dang and they had nice selwctions but they cost from 8 million dong to 10 million dong ... Read More
Does anyone know where I can hire a handyman in Saigon?
We need to get a door handle/lock fixed on one of the doors within our house, and also a broken window glass.... If anyone knows where I can call for house repair services, I would really appreciate it if you could drop the contact information ... Read More
Looking for room to rent and/or housemate(s) by sofimofi
Hello, My name is Sofia and I'm from Toronto, Canada, 25 year old female. I have been living here for about 3 months and I'm looking for a new house to live in. I'm looking for new housemate(s) to possibly share a new house with or search for a ...
Hi Thuyenthanh, I'm working in Phu Nhuan, and my budget is of no more than $350 a month. Thank you, Sofia Read More
Looking for room to rent and/or housemate(s) by sofimofi
Hello, My name is Sofia and I'm from Toronto, Canada, 25 year old female. I have been living here for about 3 months and I'm looking for a new house to live in. I'm looking for new housemate(s) to possibly share a new house with or search for a ...
Thanks for your advice and help!! I'm currently visiting a few houses and there is one that I'm eye-ing.... it may be a winner.... I am still browsing around though... Any help is greatly appreciated :) Sofia Read More
Looking for room to rent and/or housemate(s) by sofimofi
Hello, My name is Sofia and I'm from Toronto, Canada, 25 year old female. I have been living here for about 3 months and I'm looking for a new house to live in. I'm looking for new housemate(s) to possibly share a new house with or search for a ...
Hi there, Yes thank you, I did look at those pages and browsed through the ads and tried to make some contacts. I've posted a new ad under the accomodation category. Thank you for your help! Sofia Read More
Looking for room to rent and/or housemate(s)
Hello, My name is Sofia and I'm from Toronto, Canada, 25 year old female. I have been living here for about 3 months and I'm looking for a new house to live in. I'm looking for new housemate(s) to possibly share a new house with or search for a ... Read More
Looking for tennis partner in HCM !
Hello LouisIman, I am fairly new to the city, I moved here a month and a half ago... And I've been considering joining tennis as well...... If you don't mind playing with a newbie, I would love to play tennis with you! I speak french, english, ... Read More