kool
Korean expat in Vietnam
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40
Contacts
5
About me
Korean
Lives in Ho Chi Minh
Speaks English, Mandarin, Fujian Dialect, Korean, Vietnamese
Registration: 24 March 2011
Hu岷� accent. by TC0088
I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Hu岷� accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.
i freaking love hue food that's for sure!! Read More
How much do you tip the masseuse by Pandagao
I feel confused about how much should I tip the massage girl, I tip 50.000vnd for 1 hour foot massage, and 100.000vnd for 1 hour body massage.The salon Quynh in Q2 only charges 90.000vnd/hour for foot massage and 70.000/hour body massage. lots of ...
you tip 500k - 1mil only if you are in a decent KTV / Nightclub.. not a massage parlor.. Read More
Coffee at Starbucks in Saigon sucks and expensive! by NashCat
Coffee and cappucino at Starbucks not the same as in Canada or States. Prices are expensive. What do they put in it, nuoc mam??
yea local roadside coffee is fantastic...just need to tell them to go easy on the condensed milk, they can get awfully sweet even for a sweet tooth like me..lol Read More
Coffee at Starbucks in Saigon sucks and expensive! by NashCat
Coffee and cappucino at Starbucks not the same as in Canada or States. Prices are expensive. What do they put in it, nuoc mam??
haven't tried starbucks here in saigon, and looking at the reviews, i think i'm better off not trying it... lol Read More
Aliexpress to Vietnam, Anyone did this before? by bryanlam
Hey guys, If I want to purchase something off Aliexpress.com and deliver to Viet Nam, I like to know whether there are any taxes imposed on the selected items such as wall decals and electronics items? Please advise if you had ever done so on ...
Most if not all online stores only deliver to the cc address to avoid fraud or stolen card scams. I've heard alibaba will be coming out with an international version soon much like ebay. so i'm assuming they will take paypal hopefully. Read More
Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943
Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...
I really advise you to get a civil lawyer for this kind of situation especially one who is more up to date with Vietnam law than us Expats. Read More
DJ Software by mr_monotone
Does anyone know a good place to buy DJ softwareor dj equipment here in HCMC? I'm looking for Virtual DJ or something like that. Looking to get into Dj'ing. Ant help would be great! Thanks
most have an actual store..u should be abe to locate the store address if you browse the products Read More
DJ Software by mr_monotone
Does anyone know a good place to buy DJ softwareor dj equipment here in HCMC? I'm looking for Virtual DJ or something like that. Looking to get into Dj'ing. Ant help would be great! Thanks
same here - vatgia.com/home/quicksearch.php?keyword=m-audio Read More
Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943
Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...
One of the reasons I never got married, it is harder to get out of then just living together.would have helped if you rephrased it as 'never got re-married' instead of got married :) nevertheless, i hope you will have a second chance and finally ... Read More
Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943
Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...
it just means you are not ready for it or have not met some1 whom you plan on staying together for the rest of your life dude.. Read More
Owner Properties in Vietnam by bnvmri943
We had a discussion with one of our expat member here. I would need advice on foreigners owning properties. I was told we cant any properties? It that so? When my wife bought a piece of land in Danang. I was ask to sign a document stating that I ...
No. All land belong to the PEOPLE, but the State administer the allocation for use of the land.and the state adminster has the right to take it back on reasonable grounds and that the tenant consents and is 'reasonably' compensated according to the ... Read More
Is dangerous ! by Ng0720
I was in D2 today,and I saw a thief wanted to steal a white female's bag,so I went and tell this woman to be careful,and the thief send a "greeting"to me...that is fun....
If you do beat a thief, is that illegal in Vietnam? Or are you only allowed to restrain him?just restrain him...the locals around you will do the beating trust me and the end result isn't pretty, i've seen several times with motorbike thieves and ... Read More
There is a trustworthy Vietnam, for sure by thuy.le
Hi everyone, Recently I met a French girl from this forum. We ate and talked happily for about two hours. Then I asked her to go (she on her bike, me on my bike) around there to take a look at two resorts. She worked in tourism, so I thought it was ...
No need to stress out thuy.. it happens even in modern cities and countries. I'm sure your french friend also felt guilty and somewhat dismay after she realized your good intentions. Read More
Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943
Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...
good luck clement.. and i hope you manage to talk it out with your going to be ex-wife. Read More
Owner Properties in Vietnam by bnvmri943
We had a discussion with one of our expat member here. I would need advice on foreigners owning properties. I was told we cant any properties? It that so? When my wife bought a piece of land in Danang. I was ask to sign a document stating that I ...
The problem now is not about getting Expats or foreigners to buy apartments or lands. The problem is, there are just still too many red tapes and land prices being over valued. Even Oversea Vietnamese have problems buying land here, let alone ... Read More
DJ Software by mr_monotone
Does anyone know a good place to buy DJ softwareor dj equipment here in HCMC? I'm looking for Virtual DJ or something like that. Looking to get into Dj'ing. Ant help would be great! Thanks
try this online market - vatgia.com/5108/1068187/numark-mixtrack-dj-software-controller.html Read More
3G internet speeds. by ssuprnova
Hi everyone, I have a question about the speed of 3G wireless data service in HCMC. What is the best provider in terms of reliability and speed *within* Saigon (D1 and D3)? Currently, I'm with Mobifone on their MIU package (50K a month, throttled ...
funny, cant remember since when i've used the 3G.. every where i go theres always free wifi network available..maybe cause im always in ho chi minh city central area :D Read More
Aliexpress to Vietnam, Anyone did this before? by bryanlam
Hey guys, If I want to purchase something off Aliexpress.com and deliver to Viet Nam, I like to know whether there are any taxes imposed on the selected items such as wall decals and electronics items? Please advise if you had ever done so on ...
That depends on the value and quantity of your electronics items when it arrives in the Vietnam customs. Read More
Owner Properties in Vietnam by bnvmri943
We had a discussion with one of our expat member here. I would need advice on foreigners owning properties. I was told we cant any properties? It that so? When my wife bought a piece of land in Danang. I was ask to sign a document stating that I ...
i'm pretty sure even if the law is passed for expats with more than 3months visa to be able to purchase property, it will be strictly be for apartments or condos, not landed properties. Read More
DJ Software by mr_monotone
Does anyone know a good place to buy DJ softwareor dj equipment here in HCMC? I'm looking for Virtual DJ or something like that. Looking to get into Dj'ing. Ant help would be great! Thanks
most dj equipments in vietnam are either used or very expensive if brand new compared to other regions. Read More
Doing business in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Vietnam? Is it complicated to register a company in Vietnam? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Vietnam? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank ...
Hi, Register a 100% foreign owned enterprise in Vietnam is not difficult. Normally it take 15 days after completed and duly file dossiers is submitted. In case you business line is in the conditional sector and the project is more than 300 billion ... Read More
Doing business in Vietnam by Julien
Hi, are foreign investors welcome in Vietnam? Is it complicated to register a company in Vietnam? What is the procedure? What is the corporate tax rate in Vietnam? Is it easy to recruit? Any advice you would share with us? Thank ...
its always recommended to boil water first before consumption.. Read More
Petrol During TET Holidays by Hue1964
Any of the veteran expats out there knows if the petrol stations will be opened throughout the TET holidays. Would be helpful if anyone can tell me if which petrol stations would be opened especially around Q7/Q4 vicinity. Thanks guys
the big ones would usually stay open though, but it would be better to fill up if u are planning to take your bike out of town.. Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
FPT ISP - http://www.fpt.vn/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=84&Itemid=92 Viettel ISP - http://www.adslviettel.com/internet-adsl-viettel vnn ISP - http://adslvnn.com/san-pham/521/thong-tin-goi-cuoc-adsl-vnp the above ... Read More
English Language Cinema in HCMC? by Tano
Hi all, I am keen to head off to the movies tonight, but I have heard that there aren't many English language cinemas in Ho Chi Minh City. Can anyone recommend one to me? The closer to D2, the better! Cheers!
i actually stopped going to cinemas quite a long time ago when i realised that they have dvds of movies that arent even screened yet in Saigon xD Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
mobile network wise, you can choose either vnmobile or viettel Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
not that i know of, the settings was done quite a while back ago and it has not affected my surfing otherwise, my only connection problem is due to ISP thats why im switching to Viettel.. i had it with Vnn and their excuses .. at least viettel has ... Read More
coffee in Sai Gon by yuot96
In Sai Gon, we can find coffee in everywhere. In restaurent, in coffee shop, in roadside, in park (cafe B峄噒 - sitting and enjoy coffee, looking vehicles crossing). we can enjoy coffee at any time, in the morning - afternoon - evening, even ...
i can drink 5 cups of coffee a day...but i love it.. Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
and i've used vnn and now am changing to viettel because i heard their lines are the least congested... Read More
Which internet provider to choose? by ForwardRob
Hi everyone, We just arrived in HCMC and are looking for a reliable (and fast) internet provider. Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob
you dont have to download any software to access facebook, search google and you find a list of things that you can do, just takes about 10mins to 'tweak'and then you'll be able to access the facebook Read More
Info needed of business travel agencies in HCMC
or try [Moderated: No free advert please - please use private message instead] Read More