kenmura
Singaporean expat in Vietnam
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Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Hey Gil, It's just gonna be me. Zihui's in Singapore for her examinations. Shouldn't we leave the gift exchange for another date? We can do a secret santa kinda thing. It might be too last minute to do a gift exchange and I don't know how many ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
I just realized we forgot to do something for our outing yesterday... Photo taking... Sigh!!hahahahahahahaha don't worry - the memories will live on. I think I had nightmares last night of your 5 double zi mo... actually, only the guys missed out ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
We are in October and I am planning for the proposed gathering. I have 2 dates in mind, both being Sundays and they are 16th Oct and 23rd Oct. So kindly let me know which of the above 2 dates you will be available and the gathering will be held on ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Hi Hsing, Where you are in Dist 7. I'm also in Dist 7 Hi, Cruiserseth, Cheers! I can understand.Just wanna know u guys. In fact, every foreigner here leaves his/ her hometown. Do u live close to Dis 7? greetingsI live in District 7 too =D Read More
Barclays Premier League by kenmura
Hey guys, I'll be relocating over to Ho Chi Minh starting from next Thurs (1st Sept '11). I was watching the match between Sunderland and Newcastle last weekend when several questions hit me: 1) Vietnam is a football mad country so I assume 'Live' ...
Hi Ken, I don't think BPL is playing this weekend, right? Anyway, normally, on Saturdays, you can watch the live games on Star Sports, ESPN. If you don't mind the Vietnamese commentators, you can only find the games on HTVC The Thao, Bong da TV, ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Hey guys, I'm in in Vietnam now and have spent the last two days cleaning up my apartment and buying the things that I need. I need some urgent advice though guys - 1) Where do I go to buy a router so that I can have wifi in my apartment? 2) I ... Read More
VietComBank Interest Rate 16% / year by rambo4
[large][i][color=#e61831][large][b]Hi guys, Juz wanna check it is safe to open a saving account with the local banks in hcmc? The banks is giving 16% per yr ( interest rate ). Have anyone here open an account yet???[/b][/large][/color][/i][/large]
Hi guys, Juz wanna check it is safe to open a saving account with the local banks in hcmc? The banks is giving 16% per yr ( interest rate ). Have anyone here open an account yet???Yup, I have an account with Vietcombank too. However, I think this ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Hey guys, I'm in in Vietnam now and have spent the last two days cleaning up my apartment and buying the things that I need. I need some urgent advice though guys - 1) Where do I go to buy a router so that I can have wifi in my apartment? 2) I ... Read More
Barclays Premier League by kenmura
Hey guys, I'll be relocating over to Ho Chi Minh starting from next Thurs (1st Sept '11). I was watching the match between Sunderland and Newcastle last weekend when several questions hit me: 1) Vietnam is a football mad country so I assume 'Live' ...
Hi guys, You can watch all the EPL football matches LIVE using both HTVC n SCTV cable ONLY ON SATURDAYS!! K+ is the only cable that EXCLUSIVELY airs LIVE EPL matches on SUNDAYS in the entire Viet Nam. To b able to watch the games on Sundays, you ... Read More
Barclays Premier League by kenmura
Hey guys, I'll be relocating over to Ho Chi Minh starting from next Thurs (1st Sept '11). I was watching the match between Sunderland and Newcastle last weekend when several questions hit me: 1) Vietnam is a football mad country so I assume 'Live' ...
yes near sky garden. R2-24 Hung Gia 3, Bui Bang Doan StThanks for the info, buddy! :) Read More
Where can i get a mahjong set? by akxiuna
hey peeps, I'm looking for a decent set of mahjong because me and my friends are avid players and when you are away from home so long, the hands get incredibly itchy. so do drop me a msg at rabbles@hotmail.com , 01664955759 or skype: ...
Hi, I have mahjong table and mahjong!! Me and wife also looking for kakis. Staying at Dist 3. Drop me email: ivy.chewsp@gmail.com.wah fantastic!!!! I love to play MJ and i'm staying in District 7... heading over to Vietnam this thursday!!! Read More
Barclays Premier League by kenmura
Hey guys, I'll be relocating over to Ho Chi Minh starting from next Thurs (1st Sept '11). I was watching the match between Sunderland and Newcastle last weekend when several questions hit me: 1) Vietnam is a football mad country so I assume 'Live' ...
FYI you can watch all the premier league games at The Tavern in Phu My Hung.ooohh thanks for the tip! if i really can't get matches on my cable tv, i'll have no choice but to pop down to The Tavern in PMH. Is it near Sky Garden? Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Welcome Owen, Ken and Andrew... No worries Ken, to ensure full attendance of everyone here, the gathering will be postponed to mid-Oct. So you will still be able to join us... ^_^ For the others, let me know if mid-Oct works for you guys. ... Read More
Where can i get a mahjong set? by akxiuna
hey peeps, I'm looking for a decent set of mahjong because me and my friends are avid players and when you are away from home so long, the hands get incredibly itchy. so do drop me a msg at rabbles@hotmail.com , 01664955759 or skype: ...
For me, the tougher question is where to find mahjong kakis in HCM... ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Welcome Owen, Ken and Andrew... No worries Ken, to ensure full attendance of everyone here, the gathering will be postponed to mid-Oct. So you will still be able to join us... ^_^ For the others, let me know if mid-Oct works for you guys. ... Read More
Barclays Premier League by kenmura
Hey guys, I'll be relocating over to Ho Chi Minh starting from next Thurs (1st Sept '11). I was watching the match between Sunderland and Newcastle last weekend when several questions hit me: 1) Vietnam is a football mad country so I assume 'Live' ...
hi Ken, Advanced welcome to you! There's this channel SCTV14 or 15 that airs PL matches... But it has been hugely disappointing as most are not aired. So watch on internet. Another way is watching at the coffeeshops. Some of this joints air ... Read More
hi, fellow singaporean by yyk
hi, i'm a singaporean , new in ho chi minh city. would like to make more friends here (regardless of nationalities).. i can speak english and chinese.
Add on.... you can get great SG food in Saigon Square on the 3rd floor. there is daily ST paper available for your reading pleasure. Meals are not cheap there but reasonably good if you really miss SG food! Dont forget Saigon is previously PARIS or ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
I arrive in HCM only on the 1st of sept... ... That's the thurs before the proposed gathering... ... still finding my feet and my way around... :D Read More
Barclays Premier League by kenmura
Hey guys, I'll be relocating over to Ho Chi Minh starting from next Thurs (1st Sept '11). I was watching the match between Sunderland and Newcastle last weekend when several questions hit me: 1) Vietnam is a football mad country so I assume 'Live' ...
I'm an Everton fan. I'm going to withhold judgment until about Week 10, but if game 1 was any indicator, I may not want to watch any BPL this season!Tough luck last weekend, mate... But on the bright side, you guys travel to Blackburn this weekend. ... Read More
Barclays Premier League by kenmura
Hey guys, I'll be relocating over to Ho Chi Minh starting from next Thurs (1st Sept '11). I was watching the match between Sunderland and Newcastle last weekend when several questions hit me: 1) Vietnam is a football mad country so I assume 'Live' ...
Kenn you a toon fan ?? that's my home town ad I loved the game on Sat.. me and a few friends enjoyed the game, the only Sunderland fan in the pub soon left sheepishly... :D I'll ask around and see if I can some more clarity for the channels.I'm a ... Read More
Barclays Premier League by kenmura
Hey guys, I'll be relocating over to Ho Chi Minh starting from next Thurs (1st Sept '11). I was watching the match between Sunderland and Newcastle last weekend when several questions hit me: 1) Vietnam is a football mad country so I assume 'Live' ...
Not entirely sure if an individual can subscribe or not. However the games are shown around town in the various sports bars. I've not missed any of the games I want to see :) Aside from the late kick offs or Monday night games, but that's due to me ... Read More
Barclays Premier League by kenmura
Hey guys, I'll be relocating over to Ho Chi Minh starting from next Thurs (1st Sept '11). I was watching the match between Sunderland and Newcastle last weekend when several questions hit me: 1) Vietnam is a football mad country so I assume 'Live' ...
ESPN and Star occasionally show them, but most are streamed via the internet. The reason for that is the current tv station(I forget there name at the moment) that owns the rights to show live games here has priced themselves out of the market so no ... Read More
Barclays Premier League
Hey guys, I'll be relocating over to Ho Chi Minh starting from next Thurs (1st Sept '11). I was watching the match between Sunderland and Newcastle last weekend when several questions hit me: 1) Vietnam is a football mad country so I assume 'Live' ... Read More
Heading to HCM by kenmura
Hi you guys, my name is Kenn and I'm a Singaporean currently residing in Singapore. My company will be relocating me over to HCM starting from the 1st of September 2011 and I'll be based there for around 2 years. Thankfully, I won't be alone as my ...
hello. are u here already? Contact me if u need my help. i used to live in sky garden too ;)Hello, thanks for the offer :) No, i'm not in vietnam yet. I'll be heading there on the 1st of Sept So where are you staying at now? Read More
Heading to HCM by kenmura
Hi you guys, my name is Kenn and I'm a Singaporean currently residing in Singapore. My company will be relocating me over to HCM starting from the 1st of September 2011 and I'll be based there for around 2 years. Thankfully, I won't be alone as my ...
hi Ken! I think apartments are safer. My friend let me know there are some 2 bedroom apartments for rent in The Manor, Saigon Pearl building, with full furniture. Quality is good and price is about 1000$-1300$. (3bedrooms: 1300$ - 1800$ The Manor, ... Read More
hi, fellow singaporean by yyk
hi, i'm a singaporean , new in ho chi minh city. would like to make more friends here (regardless of nationalities).. i can speak english and chinese.
hahaha, enjoy exploring vietnam,.. do i really sound so mean (?!!).. but these r the usual terms to ask abt when i move... yes, i actually went househunting n ask them to show me the diff tv channel programmes they provide.. (tats bcos tv is an ... Read More
hi, fellow singaporean by yyk
hi, i'm a singaporean , new in ho chi minh city. would like to make more friends here (regardless of nationalities).. i can speak english and chinese.
kenmura, Hope you can enjoy your stay in Vietnam while working. Its a fascinating country, I would say.:):)i agree that it's a fascinating country. so lostsouls, any luck in procuring a job that allows you to be stationed here yet? Read More
hi, fellow singaporean by yyk
hi, i'm a singaporean , new in ho chi minh city. would like to make more friends here (regardless of nationalities).. i can speak english and chinese.
to: kenmura, haha.. u sure?? i am not a fan of our local tv last time.. but after staying overcs for a few yrs, i am sure missing channel u like hell... and even our straits times.. i tell u.. tat is like heaven here, at least , to me..... life ... Read More
hi, fellow singaporean by yyk
hi, i'm a singaporean , new in ho chi minh city. would like to make more friends here (regardless of nationalities).. i can speak english and chinese.
not too sure abt the others but my apartment has the usual like nhk,hbo, star, cnn , bbc , n cna n my fav taiwanese channels... (abt 30+ channels in total including some french, malay channels..)... but i heard tat u can get more if u subscribe ur ... Read More
hi, fellow singaporean by yyk
hi, i'm a singaporean , new in ho chi minh city. would like to make more friends here (regardless of nationalities).. i can speak english and chinese.
i hav a boring lifestyle... wakeup-marketing- tv-lunch-window shopping (nothing much to buy though)-gym-rest-sports (usually badminton)-tv/dinner-more tv-bed....hahahahhahah at least it sounds very healthy... ... you get to go to the gym and play ... Read More
Heading to HCM by kenmura
Hi you guys, my name is Kenn and I'm a Singaporean currently residing in Singapore. My company will be relocating me over to HCM starting from the 1st of September 2011 and I'll be based there for around 2 years. Thankfully, I won't be alone as my ...
Finally got back to the office after spending a week in the Singapore Army. I've confirmed an 18 month rental on an apartment over at Sky Garden 3 in District 7, Phu My Hung. Lease will start from the 1st of Sept so i'll be flying over on the 1st ... Read More
hi, fellow singaporean by yyk
hi, i'm a singaporean , new in ho chi minh city. would like to make more friends here (regardless of nationalities).. i can speak english and chinese.
Hi Yong, There's actually quite a lot of good food in & around HCM. In D1 if u go to pham ngu lau u get one of the best pho bo I've tasted. Try the pho bo chin (beef kuay teow with lean beef) the restaurant name is called pho quynh almost at the ... Read More
hi, fellow singaporean by yyk
hi, i'm a singaporean , new in ho chi minh city. would like to make more friends here (regardless of nationalities).. i can speak english and chinese.
u can try the food court at parkson le thanh ton street.. the stall near the korean food stall sells sg food like laksa... there is a supposed sg restaurant in dist 7 too... but i havent tried bothThe SG restaurant in district 7, i heard that it's ... Read More
Heading to HCM by kenmura
Hi you guys, my name is Kenn and I'm a Singaporean currently residing in Singapore. My company will be relocating me over to HCM starting from the 1st of September 2011 and I'll be based there for around 2 years. Thankfully, I won't be alone as my ...
Welcome to Vietnam Kenn :) Cheers. TRICheers, mate Are you an expat too or are you Vietnamese? And beer in Viet Nam is very cheap.Ahhhhh...... perfect... .... :D:D:D Read More
Heading to HCM by kenmura
Hi you guys, my name is Kenn and I'm a Singaporean currently residing in Singapore. My company will be relocating me over to HCM starting from the 1st of September 2011 and I'll be based there for around 2 years. Thankfully, I won't be alone as my ...
sounds good buddy, thanks for the heads up. i have been in contact with several housing agents who are lining up available apartments for me to view when i go to hcm next week Read More
hi, fellow singaporean by yyk
hi, i'm a singaporean , new in ho chi minh city. would like to make more friends here (regardless of nationalities).. i can speak english and chinese.
hi there... r u going to work here? then maybe its better to stay near ur wkplc... btw, i'm staying at district 1 (the city centre).. hey keep in touch, k.. cheers, yongyup, i'm going to be working here. my company wants me to stay at Sky Garden in ... Read More
hi, fellow singaporean by yyk
hi, i'm a singaporean , new in ho chi minh city. would like to make more friends here (regardless of nationalities).. i can speak english and chinese.
hey guys, I'm a Singaporean too and i'm headed there in September 2011. Out of curiosity - where do you guys live? Read More
Heading to HCM by kenmura
Hi you guys, my name is Kenn and I'm a Singaporean currently residing in Singapore. My company will be relocating me over to HCM starting from the 1st of September 2011 and I'll be based there for around 2 years. Thankfully, I won't be alone as my ...
Welcome Kenn, Hope to see you around in HCMC soon & have beers. :D:D:DSounds perfect, mate! hopefully i'll get the chance to meet up with you in HCM and chat over ice cold beers. :D Read More
Heading to HCM
Hi you guys, my name is Kenn and I'm a Singaporean currently residing in Singapore. My company will be relocating me over to HCM starting from the 1st of September 2011 and I'll be based there for around 2 years. Thankfully, I won't be alone as my ... Read More