alexsca
Malaysian expat in Vietnam
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About me
Malaysian
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 05 January 2015
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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
I'm in Dist 1 and i've tried both FPT and Viettel's Fiber-Optic internet, i will STRONGLY ADVISE to go for FPT. Pros: 1, FPT connection and speed is much more stable comparing to Viettel. I have problem with the speed and more often ... Read More
thieves by Guestposter822
Have just been back to Nha Trang after a year away and have noticed an increase in crime. My phone was stolen from the Thap Ba poolside (I've been there many times before and always thought it was relatively safe). Then a few nights later my ...
With average incomes ranging from Banking - 7.6-million VND/month; Pharmacy - 7-million VND/month; jobs like Textile or Food Industry workers 2.1 to 2.3-million VND/month; secretaries - 2 to 2.5-million VND/month it is hardly surprising when a ... Read More
USD 2 dollar note by simon.1711
Hi guys, Just wanted to check with the Vietnamese in the forum. Is the USD 2 dollar note considered "lucky money" by Vietnamese? I heard it from a taxi driver the other day! One of my Vietnamese friends is getting married, and I'm ...
Indeed, the number "2" itself is considered "Lucky Number" according to my Vietnamese business partner and US$ 2 as "Lucky Money". Most Vietnamese have a note inside their wallet, that's what i heard. For Tet ... Read More