janin
Hungarian expat in Vietnam
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36
About me
Hungarian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 19 August 2013
Currently ISKL vs MKIS -Need guidance on chosing a better school by janin
Hi Comparision of MKIS vs ISKL purely on academic and facilites ground leaving aside locational issues I know this topic has been discussed multiple times but request some fresh inputs may be even from teachers incognito to give an honest answer ...
So many views but no reply...... Please give information friends Thanks... Read More
Currently ISKL vs MKIS -Need guidance on chosing a better school
Hi Comparision of MKIS vs ISKL purely on academic and facilites ground leaving aside locational issues I know this topic has been discussed multiple times but request some fresh inputs may be even from teachers incognito to give an honest answer ... Read More
Urgent information needed on buy household electronic goods by janin
Hi Friends I need your urgent help in providing me some relevant information. I would be moving to KL sometime in Nov-Dec. My company will give me an accommodation but I will have to buy fridge, A/C, and washing machine. I will be in KL for 2-3 ...
Thanks. Can you please suggest name of some stores that have sales for fridge TV Ad and washing machine . As these things are needed almost immediately would not be able to wait too much Read More
Urgent information needed on buy household electronic goods
Hi Friends I need your urgent help in providing me some relevant information. I would be moving to KL sometime in Nov-Dec. My company will give me an accommodation but I will have to buy fridge, A/C, and washing machine. I will be in KL for 2-3 ... Read More
Mobifone SimCard : How does it work ? by turi5
Hello to all, I arrived in H么 Chi Minh City a few days ago and I bought a Mobifone SimCard (a friend told me it had the best network in Vietnam). I paid 90 000 VND for it and it works. My friend told me that in order to have internet I should ...
Hi Jaitch I tried quite a bit to find about this Vina Plan which you mention that they dont publicise much at their store behind Post office but no one has a clue. Can you pls share some more info on this Plan Read More
Best Way to Search for Apartments in HCMC? by mtgmike
I know there are adverts in the housing section of 天美麻豆, but can I get some recommendations for other resources to search? I've found plenty of Vietnamese language web sites with listings. Can these typically be rented by foreigners?
Apartment In D1/D3 but only limited options as most of them are in D2/D7 Read More
Best Way to Search for Apartments in HCMC? by mtgmike
I know there are adverts in the housing section of 天美麻豆, but can I get some recommendations for other resources to search? I've found plenty of Vietnamese language web sites with listings. Can these typically be rented by foreigners?
Hi Colinoscapee Your suggestions sounds good. Can you suggest some popular VN renting sites used by Vietnamese for apartment searching in HCMC Thanks Read More
BUYING APARTMENT IN HCM by noah83
Hi guys, Just to check, is this a good time to buy apartment now? Any input will be much appreciated. =) -noah
Guys this is an interesting/imp thread and we should carry this on esp with comments from seniors with long years in Saigon. Acc to my knowledge the info posted by Stumpy that rental returns are low is incorrect. In fact among developing economies ... Read More
Need Urgent Guidance Information on Vietnam Criminal Record by janin
Hi Friends If One has stayed for more than 6 months in Vietnam he has to get Vietnam Criminal Record from HCMC Deparemtent of Justice in HCMC. Is it true. And, if yes, what is the address. Someone said it is on Pasteur Street. One of my ...
Thanks everyone for guidance. Any other guidance regarding getting Vietnam Criminal Record please share, like how much time it takes, I think it has to be applied at 144 Pasteur Street. The confusion has arisen because many old timers have said ... Read More
Need Urgent Guidance Information on Vietnam Criminal Record by janin
Hi Friends If One has stayed for more than 6 months in Vietnam he has to get Vietnam Criminal Record from HCMC Deparemtent of Justice in HCMC. Is it true. And, if yes, what is the address. Someone said it is on Pasteur Street. One of my ...
The police station told to write him a letter that he lives there and then they stamped it after seeing the registration done by landlord. Now he has to carry this police certification to Justice Department to get a Criminal REcord Certificate so ... Read More
Need Urgent Guidance Information on Vietnam Criminal Record by janin
Hi Friends If One has stayed for more than 6 months in Vietnam he has to get Vietnam Criminal Record from HCMC Deparemtent of Justice in HCMC. Is it true. And, if yes, what is the address. Someone said it is on Pasteur Street. One of my ...
The Employer is asking for VIetnam Criminal Record for applying for Work Permit as he has been here for around 1 year. The Criminal Record from Justice Department is it needed for Work Permit Read More
Need Urgent Guidance Information on Vietnam Criminal Record
Hi Friends If One has stayed for more than 6 months in Vietnam he has to get Vietnam Criminal Record from HCMC Deparemtent of Justice in HCMC. Is it true. And, if yes, what is the address. Someone said it is on Pasteur Street. One of my ... Read More
need reference of a local swimming trainer
Please share names and contact details of any local Vietnamese swimming trainer for grownups who can give swimming lessons at a semi private pool. I contacted a trainer at a public pool in District 3 and he informed that he would charge same rate if ... Read More
looking to invest in an apartment
One of my friends wants to invest in a condo/apartment for rental income. As its a serious proposition would request some serious advise from senior members or who are already invested on some points: (A). What are the latest rules for expats to ... Read More
Feedback/Advice on a Translation Agency
Hi Friends I need 2-3 translators from a good translation agency for two days to translate some economic news items from VN to English. I contacted some agencies but they didnt seem good and highly priced. Please suggest some good translation ... Read More
Seeking information on anonymous HIV testing centres in HCMC by janin
One of my expat friends wants to under HIV test but without revealing his passport or other details. Please post here details of local clinics hospitals, centres run by NGOs/international organisations etc which can perform a simple HIV test in ...
Big Tex: Thanks for your posts. Any idea if the tests done at Phu my Centre are based on technologies/techniques which can detect infection at what period i.e. 4 weeks or later at three months. Read More
Seeking information on anonymous HIV testing centres in HCMC by janin
One of my expat friends wants to under HIV test but without revealing his passport or other details. Please post here details of local clinics hospitals, centres run by NGOs/international organisations etc which can perform a simple HIV test in ...
BIG TEX: Any idea if this clinic is open on Saturdays. Thanks Read More
Seeking information on anonymous HIV testing centres in HCMC by janin
One of my expat friends wants to under HIV test but without revealing his passport or other details. Please post here details of local clinics hospitals, centres run by NGOs/international organisations etc which can perform a simple HIV test in ...
he is afraid after having a casual encounter in HCMC. nothing of the sort Jaitch has remarked above. Big Tex is this place safe to go for an expat. Is it operated by a local or a NGO Read More
Seeking information on anonymous HIV testing centres in HCMC
One of my expat friends wants to under HIV test but without revealing his passport or other details. Please post here details of local clinics hospitals, centres run by NGOs/international organisations etc which can perform a simple HIV test in ... Read More
Updates on best happy hours in Saigon
Hi Guys Please share info to update happy hours best deals in Saigon in all districts not only D1. Please include all joints including local joints where expats dont have info about. Thanks!! Read More
Latest experiences/feedbacks on TESOL Institutes
Hi Again the TESOL institutes topic has been discussed many times But it would be great if friends could share their experiences on getting TESOL (not CELTA) certs in HCMC. My research shows TEFL International, Compass are considered ok. But ... Read More
Revisiting - A Good local Swimming pool with trainer - No by janin
Hi friends I know this question has been raised many times but still the answer is elusive. Please suggest a good (indoor or outdoor) pool where my son can learn swimming like local Vietnamese at local rates from a professional trainer. Hotels ...
Thanks a ton for your replies. I found one pool (inside a sports complex of sorts) in a locality bordering D1 and D3 (thats where I live). The trainer is Vietnamese middle age guy and charing VND 1 million for 12 lessons ( in a group of max 5) ... Read More
Revisiting - A Good local Swimming pool with trainer - No
Hi friends I know this question has been raised many times but still the answer is elusive. Please suggest a good (indoor or outdoor) pool where my son can learn swimming like local Vietnamese at local rates from a professional trainer. Hotels ... Read More
Local market for toys
Hi friends Where is the market where locals (may be a wholesale market) shop for buying toys and normal sports goods like badminton rackets. Some toys are very expensive in supermarkets and I guess their price would be lil less in a local market. ... Read More
Where to buy a basis music system with USB port
Hi Guys (esp my Vietnamese friends ) 49 views and not a single reply Can someone pls tell me where is the local market for buying a Chinese kinda DVD player with built in amplifier (speaker). I heard theres one somewhere neaer Duong 2/3.. Please ... Read More
Where to buy a basis music system with USB port
Hi Friends Is there a market for buying local or Chinese made music systems with CD/DVD slot and USB slot. I heard theres one near Duong 2/3 before Lotte Mart. Any info please share. Read More
Mobile Phone market in Guangzhou and by janin
Hi Friends i will be visiting Guangzhou for 2 days next week. Can you please post names and addresses of markets where I can buy genuine and original Huawei smartphones for personal use. And also if you can suggest some good Huawei models ...
Hi Kevin Many thanks for your reply. Can you please post the exact location (street names, market names, avenue names, etc ) of places where one can buy Huawei phones with tax. Thanks Read More
Mobile Phone market in Guangzhou and by janin
Hi Friends i will be visiting Guangzhou for 2 days next week. Can you please post names and addresses of markets where I can buy genuine and original Huawei smartphones for personal use. And also if you can suggest some good Huawei models ...
49 views and no replies. People living in Guagzhou pls reply Read More
Mobile Phone market in Guangzhou and
Hi Friends i will be visiting Guangzhou for 2 days next week. Can you please post names and addresses of markets where I can buy genuine and original Huawei smartphones for personal use. And also if you can suggest some good Huawei models ... Read More
Online shopping websites
Can some one please post some best online-shopping vietnamese websites as I want to buy one budget tablet and someone told me that these can be bought from online shopping websites. alternatively is there a big market area for tablets and laptops in ... Read More
Location of VNPT Post office in District 7
Hi Does any one know where is the VNPT post office located in District 7. Is it somewhere near the Parksons Mall and Coop Mart Thnx Read More
Internet Cafes near Ben Thanh Market by janin
Posting again@@ Please give me location of some good internet cafes near ben thanh market or near bitexco financial centre. are there any good internet shops near bui vien
Thanks. My query is about regular internet cafes with computers and not cafes with wifi. if anyone has info please share Read More
Internet Cafes near Ben Thanh Market
Posting again@@ Please give me location of some good internet cafes near ben thanh market or near bitexco financial centre. are there any good internet shops near bui vien Read More