lifeissimple
Singaporean expat in Vietnam
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Speaks English Chinese Vietnamese Teochew Hokkien Cantonese
Registration: 01 July 2017
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Singaporeans ? by p0147864
Hi all :cheers: :D I'll be at HCM from 8th & 9th at District 1 doing some business ground work & networking in the IT sector. Is there any singaporean business people here? We can have dinner or coffee if you are in the area. I can ...
Working is fine but not advisable to start a business here due to red tapes and disadvantage to foreigners. Are you aware that even if you want to close down a business here you are handicapped with lots of red tapes and so many hidden cost to pay? ... Read More
Singaporeans ? by p0147864
Hi all :cheers: :D I'll be at HCM from 8th & 9th at District 1 doing some business ground work & networking in the IT sector. Is there any singaporean business people here? We can have dinner or coffee if you are in the area. I can ...
Sure, pm me your contact. Where are you staying? Read More
Singaporeans ? by p0147864
Hi all :cheers: :D I'll be at HCM from 8th & 9th at District 1 doing some business ground work & networking in the IT sector. Is there any singaporean business people here? We can have dinner or coffee if you are in the area. I can ...
Wondering where do you guys would suggest to meet up?Dist 7 will be good. Anyone up for makan and chat at Vivo? Hong Kong hotpot buffet? Read More
Singaporeans ? by p0147864
Hi all :cheers: :D I'll be at HCM from 8th & 9th at District 1 doing some business ground work & networking in the IT sector. Is there any singaporean business people here? We can have dinner or coffee if you are in the area. I can ...
Hey Rain.. We can certainly catch up for a drink? Your first visit here? Read More
Does anyone know of a good place for family BBQ in Saigon?
Does anyone know of a good place for family to DIY BBQ in Saigon? I have been searching around but it seems like Chalet rental is not common in Saigon. Appreciate if anyone can advise on this. Read More
Generosity of Vietnamese people by lifeissimple
I think this story deserves to be shared on this forum. http://tuoitrenews.vn/society/42088/tourist-and-saigon-bike-theft-victim-overwhelmed-by-vietnamese-generosity As a big country like Vietnam, there are also many nice and kind hearted people ...
I think this is beside the point of politics. Let us set aside media propaganda and focus on the fact that there are indeed good people anywhere in the world. Such act of kindness should be embrace and encourage. Read More
Generosity of Vietnamese people
I think this story deserves to be shared on this forum. http://tuoitrenews.vn/society/42088/tourist-and-saigon-bike-theft-victim-overwhelmed-by-vietnamese-generosity As a big country like Vietnam, there are also many nice and kind hearted people ... Read More
Looking for some information about renting a flat in Era Town by hakkuna_matata
Hello to everybody. I'd like to rent a flat in Era Town for 3 month. Q1: Is there something like office/reception for renting in the complex? Can I go directly to Era Town and rent a flat? I don't like to contact any agents/brokers from ...
Deposit depends upon your landlord. Some are 1+1 while some are 2+1. But 3 months might be too short and could be hard to rent. Usually 6months is the norm. For three months, maybe you can take a look at serviced apartment? Or if you don't ... Read More
let's learn vietnamese together by Jiae
im korean living in district 1. now im working almost 1 year but my vietnamese skill is horrible even though im trying so Welcome everyone who wants to learn vietnamese and volunteer for teaching! pls contact me feel free!
I suppose you can communicate in English right? I am also looking for study partner for Vietnamese. However I am looking at local school which is alot cheaper compared to the one tailored for foreigners. Do you require certification for Vietnamese ... Read More
I'm going to tell you something you may not want to hear by sushimonger
First let me tell you that I speak from two years of experience on the ground in Vietnam....80% of it outside of Saigon...in the real Vn with real government officials, police chiefs, business peeps of all types and sizes. If you spend all you ...
It is not so simple to start a business in Vietnam and compete with local. Take for example the internet business. Vietnamese start a web shop and start selling items similar to yours at deeply discounted price. Not because they are good at product ... Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
Hi Sam, I have a Vietcombank account opened since 2010 without any form of paperwork except my passport. But that was in the past. Nowadays you need to have a legal status for needing a bank account in Vietnam. From my understanding if correct you ... Read More
Looking for some information about renting a flat in Era Town by hakkuna_matata
Hello to everybody. I'd like to rent a flat in Era Town for 3 month. Q1: Is there something like office/reception for renting in the complex? Can I go directly to Era Town and rent a flat? I don't like to contact any agents/brokers from ...
ERA Tower is occupied by primary property agency that have an existing agreement to leaseout unsold properties on behalf of the developer or representing owner of the flat. The price for rental is the same as you would get if you go direct to owner ... Read More
How to Open a company in Ho Chi Minh by summer78
please every one do you know how to open a company here in VN (HCMC)? office, better way, everything... please help me to understand about it regards
Not just that and the hidden coffee money which they never states amount. If there is no fixed fee it means problem for foreigners like us. Paying coffee money is not an issue but we need to know the price to pay. If the price is variable, it can go ... Read More
How to Open a company in Ho Chi Minh by summer78
please every one do you know how to open a company here in VN (HCMC)? office, better way, everything... please help me to understand about it regards
Opening is difficult but closing the Company is worse. You better think twice before opening. Even when you are losing money the Govt in Vietnam still expect you to pay $$ before you can close the Company. Read More
The living cost in Ho chi minh City by Hasnaa Rhazlaoui
Hello! I am coming to ho chi minh city soon to work as an intern in an Architecture firm. I am quite worried about living in your city because the hiring manager offers me only 250 dollars (wich apparently worths around 5 683 410 Dong ?). I ...
True. Living in the country side certainly has its advantage in terms of costing. If you are into nature then this is the lifestyle that one should seek. In terms of OP question, I think the salary at $250 per month is not sufficient for foreigners ... Read More