visothsumtw
Singaporean expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 04 December 2012
Where to find aquarium supplies in HCMC? by visothsumtw
I have been in HCMC for 1 month already & one of my hobbies is keeping tropical freshwater fish & maybe some other aquatic critters. Does anyone know of any shop or row of shops that sells aquarium supplies (fish tank, nets, fish food etc)? Your ...
I went to the street in district 5 this afternoon. Could hardly communicate with the staff, but used sign language & drew on paper. Bought a 2-foot long fish tank, a stand, a net, fish food & siphon for 330,000 VND. The fish will have to wait until ... Read More
Where to find aquarium supplies in HCMC? by visothsumtw
I have been in HCMC for 1 month already & one of my hobbies is keeping tropical freshwater fish & maybe some other aquatic critters. Does anyone know of any shop or row of shops that sells aquarium supplies (fish tank, nets, fish food etc)? Your ...
Dear all, Thanks for the replies. I have looked up google maps. These shops seem to be concentrated in district 3. I think maybe even one afternoon will not be enough time to look at all the shops there. *Yuli_nguyen - L媒 Ch铆nh Thắng seems ... Read More
Where to find aquarium supplies in HCMC?
I have been in HCMC for 1 month already & one of my hobbies is keeping tropical freshwater fish & maybe some other aquatic critters. Does anyone know of any shop or row of shops that sells aquarium supplies (fish tank, nets, fish food etc)? Your ... Read More
Where to buy wholemeal bread?
After moving to HCMC, I found it difficult to find shops that sell wholemeal bread. None in Lotte Mart, none in Co-op Mart. None in small bakeries like Kinh Do. The only ones I found were in Giant Supermarket in Crescent Mall but even then, it was ... Read More
Which is a better place to stay in PMH
My family of 3 is moving to HCMC & after surveying a few places, we decided on PMH. With a monthly accommodation budget of US$500-550, we have in mind either Sky Garden or Hung Vuong. These 2 apartment complexes are separated by some shophouses & ... Read More
Citibank charges by visothsumtw
I am thinking about how to transfer money from my home country to HCMC with the lowest charges when I came across the Citibank website & their global banking. So I thought maybe I can simply start a Citibank account in my home country & withdraw ...
Thanks for the info Don. I was thinking of withdrawing say US$2000 a month. Do you also have a Citibank account in your home country & use the local Citibank ATMs to withdraw money regularly? Read More
Citibank charges
I am thinking about how to transfer money from my home country to HCMC with the lowest charges when I came across the Citibank website & their global banking. So I thought maybe I can simply start a Citibank account in my home country & withdraw ... Read More
Import tax for used bicycles by sygon
Hello I will be moving to HCMC soon, and was thinking of taking a used bicycle with me. Does anyone know if I will have to pay import tax, if I take it on the plane with me? How is the tax calculated? Would I have to pay import tax if I post the ...
Jaitch, Did you pack your Dahon in your suitcase & did you have any problems going through customs in Canada or Vietnam? I have been thinking of doing the same to my Xootr Swift folding bike. According to their website, it can be packed in a 30" ... Read More
Half-day pre-school / kindergarten in HCMC
Dear all, I am looking for a pre-school or kindergarten for my 3.5 year old daughter. I would like to find out if anybody knows of any half-day programs in English or Chinese for pre-schoolers. I only see full day programs in HCMC. I have not yet ... Read More
Employment guarantee TESOL course by visothsumtw
Hi, I came across a TESOL training school at this website avse.edu.vn/ that makes a bold claim of guaranteed employment. Seems hard to believe with the economy going south at this time & companies scaling down their operations & staff. Does anyone ...
That depends on what's the definition of native speaker. If it means that my first language in English, then yes. I have been educated in English all my life & that is the language I have been using to speak to my family members. If it means being a ... Read More
Employment guarantee TESOL course by visothsumtw
Hi, I came across a TESOL training school at this website avse.edu.vn/ that makes a bold claim of guaranteed employment. Seems hard to believe with the economy going south at this time & companies scaling down their operations & staff. Does anyone ...
45000VND per hour? That's about half of what students in my country get when they work in a fast food restaurant like KFC during their school holidays.Bro, do not compare apple to orange. :rolleyes: I am sure with certs, you can get higher than ... Read More
Employment guarantee TESOL course by visothsumtw
Hi, I came across a TESOL training school at this website avse.edu.vn/ that makes a bold claim of guaranteed employment. Seems hard to believe with the economy going south at this time & companies scaling down their operations & staff. Does anyone ...
45000VND per hour? That's about half of what students in my country get when they work in a fast food restaurant like KFC during their school holidays. Read More
Employment guarantee TESOL course by visothsumtw
Hi, I came across a TESOL training school at this website avse.edu.vn/ that makes a bold claim of guaranteed employment. Seems hard to believe with the economy going south at this time & companies scaling down their operations & staff. Does anyone ...
Thanks for the reply cappuccino_Sg. When you say low pay, what is the rate per hour? If you are a foreigner, will the school that employs you also help you apply for visa & employment pass? Read More
Employment guarantee TESOL course
Hi, I came across a TESOL training school at this website avse.edu.vn/ that makes a bold claim of guaranteed employment. Seems hard to believe with the economy going south at this time & companies scaling down their operations & staff. Does anyone ... Read More
Home schooling community
I intend to move to HCMC with my family in March. My wife has plans to home-school our 3.5 year old girl. Does anyone know of any home schooling community in district 4, 7 or 8? Read More
ESL job prospects for non-native English speakers & non-Caucasians
I have a Bachelor degree from an Australian university & a TESOL certificate issued by the London Teacher's Training College. By right, these qualifications should be able to land me a job in HCMC. However, I noticed that most of the language ... Read More
Moving with family to HCMC in March 2012
Thanks so much for the welcome & advice. We will probably be staying in a modestly-priced hotel for a week or so until we find suitable accommodation that is within our budget. Read More
Moving with family to HCMC in March 2012
Hi all, I am a family man with a wife & a 3.5-year old daughter. We are planning to move to HCMC next March for the experience of living & working overseas. When I arrive I will look for a job, most likely as an English teacher while my wife will ... Read More