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MarkinNam

mark stutley

@MarkinNam

ViP

Australian looking for information about Vietnam

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1037

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23

About me

Australian

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Speaks english very little japanesse,trying to learn viet

Registration: 19 May 2013

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mark stutley
MarkinNam replied to a thread
last week
MarkinNam

ATO (Australian Tax Office ) by MarkinNam

To Australian members, can you shed some light on the ato's requirements for us before moving to Viet Nam. How you have set things up. Pm me if you wish. Thanks.

mark stutley

Hi Alan, I dropped into a tax agent here , it appears that I don't need to do anything. It will change if I become an investor but can't see that happening. I'm selling my place of residence here and it won't attract capital gains tax, I've also ... Read More

mark stutley
MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
HenryJo

Is the vietnamcupid dating site legit by HenryJo

I joined yesterday. Today, found my inbox swamped with messages 'from girls'. Have a slight suspicion that not all the messages may be legit. Perhaps, to temp me in to signing-up for the paid subscriptions? Can anyone using the paid ...

mark stutley

@HenryJo Vietcupid couldn't get my age correct and kept sending girlies. no mature women. they also wouldn't allow me to edit my details Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 weeks ago
Cheryl

Managing mailboxes or PO boxes in Vietnam by Cheryl

Hello everyone, Something as simple as receiving mail can become a whole new experience when you settle in Vietnam as an expat. Mailing management can indeed be different from what you are used to. In order to help other expats and soon-to-be ...

mark stutley

@QPR_FC Australian banks wont send card through the post. Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
last month
GuestPoster0147

Police Residence Registration by GuestPoster0147

Hi everyone We moved into an apartment in a tower building in Binh Chanh a few weeks ago. The landlords are Vietnamese people who just bought this apartment. We are their first renter. That's why we recently asked them if they registered us ...

mark stutley

eileengu wrote:register with police? Is this a "must" choice when renting an apartment? Yes. Usually the landlord has to do this. But it seems that not all landlords know about it. - @GuestPoster0147 I read somewhere on the forum that if the ... Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
last month
MarkinNam

Bank account digitisation by MarkinNam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87lfkLX7CRM    Apparently this IS happening now, how will it affect those on tourist visas ?From my friend, it only affect tranactions over 10 million VND

mark stutley

It will come home to some who don't register when hospital bill arrives unfortunately. I've signed up to the NAB and Wise so I think I'll be alright. Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
last month
TyNg

IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg

During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!

mark stutley

G'day all, the senator finally got back to me about Australia not having signed up to the last Vienna convention, from what she said Australia has no intention of signing as it would mean too many changes to local traffic laws . Sorry to all for the ... Read More

mark stutley
MarkinNam replied to a thread
last month
MarkinNam

Bank account digitisation by MarkinNam

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87lfkLX7CRM    Apparently this IS happening now, how will it affect those on tourist visas ?From my friend, it only affect tranactions over 10 million VND

mark stutley

Thanks OB , it would seem there a few who are choosing to not respond, mostly farming families. The guy in the video has replied to me that it won't affect tourists as they can't open bank accounts. Read More

mark stutley
MarkinNam created a thread
last month

Bank account digitisation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=87lfkLX7CRM    Apparently this IS happening now, how will it affect those on tourist visas ?From my friend, it only affect tranactions over 10 million VND Read More

mark stutley
MarkinNam created a thread
2 months ago

ATO (Australian Tax Office )

To Australian members, can you shed some light on the ato's requirements for us before moving to Viet Nam. How you have set things up. Pm me if you wish. Thanks. Read More

mark stutley
MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 months ago
mikeymac

HCMC Hospital by mikeymac

Hi All, coming back to HCMC in Sept after a long absence and would appreciate advice on where to go if I get sick. Now 75, last in VN 10 years ago. Got a few issues that I am on top of (DB2, HBP) but want to know where to go if I need helpAny ...

mark stutley

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/high-blood-cholesterol/in-depth/statin-side-effects/art-20046013 Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
2 months ago
Aidan in HCMC

Legally Recognized Driver's License(s) for Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC

As a tourist/visitor to Vietnam to legally drive a car, or to legally ride a motorbike with an engine displacement over 50cc, you are required to hold a valid driver's license which is recognized in Vietnam. Motorbikes under 50cc require no ...

mark stutley

@KKK36 More like Troi oi. Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
3 months ago
Aidan in HCMC

Legally Recognized Driver's License(s) for Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC

As a tourist/visitor to Vietnam to legally drive a car, or to legally ride a motorbike with an engine displacement over 50cc, you are required to hold a valid driver's license which is recognized in Vietnam. Motorbikes under 50cc require no ...

mark stutley

@Aidan in HCMC If I read correctly I can ride anything UNDER 50 cc ? No licence ? Read More

mark stutley
MarkinNam replied to a thread
3 months ago
TyNg

IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg

During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!

mark stutley

@Aidan in HCMC As an Australian citizen I'm in contact with my federal government member, her office is investigating the matter, I've sent her a link to this site on the subject as the more information they have the easier it will be for them, I'd ... Read More

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MarkinNam replied to a thread
3 months ago
SimCityAT

Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT

This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif

mark stutley

Just been cutting firewood for a friend here in Perth and I can't see anything which points me to making a mistake in my decision to finally move to Viet Nam. Cultural shock I can't see happening and a huge thank you to the Forum and the many people ... Read More

mark stutley
MarkinNam replied to a thread
3 months ago
MarkinNam

Japanese encephalitis vaccine by MarkinNam

Japanese encephalitis. Has anyone had booster shot for this in Viet Nam. is it necessary? Thanks all

mark stutley

It's $165 in Australia and was checking if it's available there. If it's hard to find I'll get done before I leave Read More