Sam
@samsaigon
Vietnamese citizen
Forum posts
27
About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Saigon
Speaks English and Vietnamese
Registration: 16 March 2015
Activity
Why some VietKieu succeed while others dont? by andyhrboss
Hello I have seen many VietKieu came back to Vietnam, failed, lost money then ran back to US or Canada or wherever with resentment, angry and in cases hatred for the local Vietnamese. This post is not to discuss that but rather an attempt to ...
As long as you have good connection to the local authorities, level of authorities depending on one's capital investment. Read More
Cost of constuction for a house? by Saigon Visitor
Does anyone have good information on the cost of construction in HCMC or Bien Hoa? I have land (with a single floor home) in Bien hoa. It is 6m x 33m on a busy street. I want to remove that house and build: a basement (below ground), ground floor, ...
The lowest contraction is $250 per sqm incl. demolition and complete construction. Don't try to do it yourself here as it even frustrated to the local with all the paper work and local authorities' hassle all the time. Read More
Western Hired Driver? by Souett
Just curious, would there be interest for western drivers for cross city transportation for hire? Pondering if there is a need for an English speaking Vietnamese westerner who knows how to drive in Vietnam. I think being able to stop by all the ...
Driving in Vietnam is not only frustrated with local traffic but also with local police, not to mention taking care of the vehicle anywhere you go from lost car part to lost the whole vehicle. Do you still want to drive yourself or ring me to drive ... Read More
How do you invest in Vietnam real estate? by Stacy123
I think that's so difficult for foreigners to buy or invest in real estate in Vietnam. Just need some advises and want to know your experience. Please give me some ideas.. :heart:
What does one can buy as property for 250 K USD ? by Ceevee369
Not having a crystal ball telling us how prices will increase, or how the bubble will burst, but we’d like to hear opinions / advise what one can buy for around 5.5 billion VND these days. We need space. Like 100 SQM or 3 BR’s but ...
Firstly, foreigner is not allowed to purchase a house but an apartment indeed. Secondly, you can't get a 100 spm house at 5.5 billion vnd as price has been up and up day by day. Thirdly, if you insist to buy a house instead then you must have ... Read More
Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
I have been in the country for several years and speak some Vietnamese. I have been working on my pronunciation for some time. Why do some people understand everything I say and others nothing. I have been on this forum before and have not received ...
I reckon the problem might be the Vietnamese accent (northern, central or southern accent). Even the Vietnamese in the south does not entirely understand the norther accent or some part of central accent and vice versa. The central Vietnamese can ... Read More
Self Drive Car Rental by dathancna
Ok. So I'm really excited to get my license in a few days. The next thing I am looking at is car hire. Does anyone here know of any self drive car rental here in HCM? Do they rent out cars without drivers to foreigners with the Vietnamese B2 Driver ...
That car owner take the risk so they must charge higher, you got it? You are also worried about your 450 bucks vs to their 45,000 bucks, you got the picture? They don't know you but you want them to trust you? Do you trust them with your 450 ... Read More
Possible to buy a house/apartment/flat in Ho Chi Minh ? by MarcusKS
Hi, As per subject, I'm ( Malaysian )planning to buy a house/apartment/flat in Ho Chi Minh. My budget will be around USD 20K. My wife is Vietnamese and she have no idea that this amount enough to buy or not, therefore, i would like to seek ...
With this budget, I think you should buy house along the metro line to save your travel time in between downtown and your house for instance along national highway 22 to Cu Chi but it has rather slow development, otherwise along way to Suoi Tien ... Read More
moving to work in Vietnam by VanRoss
I'm going to take another stab at getting advice from people about this. I realize I'm going over well-trod ground with this topic. I'm considering a move to Vietnam at some point. I like the country but have only been there over the ...
There is a huge great expat community those can give you a hand as they might adapt Vietnamese culture. Welcome to Vietnam Read More
moving to work in Vietnam by VanRoss
I'm going to take another stab at getting advice from people about this. I realize I'm going over well-trod ground with this topic. I'm considering a move to Vietnam at some point. I like the country but have only been there over the ...
Don't think. Just do it. You always have a chance of jumping in and jumping out as you like. No regrets just fun. Don't worry about any more as this country will give you more than you expect as long as you have an open attitude and I ... Read More
Accomodation in Ho Chi Minh City by Delgun
Hi, I am considering a work opportunity in Ho Chi Minh City. Can anyone advise on a good district to live in that would be suitable for a family with a 6 year old and a 1 year old? Ideally somewhere close to good schools, about 30 mins from the ...
In fact, the city is not too big so you can literally stay wherever he would like and still be in short driving distance. School, job, entertainment are within your reach. If you need more information you should give more requirements details to be ... Read More
I'd like to get an indoor dog in HCMC by Mueda
Hello. I was looking for a breeder but found this article https://vietnampets.wordpress.com/category/vietnam-dog-breeders/ I can't yet find the reliable Info about which breeder is fine. Any recommended one? I'm going to get American ...
Urgently looking for a translator by kvoronov
A friend of mine got in a serious motorbike accident in Saigon. He is in a hospital in a state of coma and (as far as the doctor in the hospital says) he needs a brain surgery. We struggling to get a second opinion but the hospital doctor isn't ...
I think you had better off contact some international clinic sun as the International SOS for evacuation plan as it's getting to serious stage. Good luck to your friend. I can do but I only know more about dental terms Read More
Move permanently to Vietnam by svenne
Hello!! We ( my son , wife and son 1year) might move to Saigon within a year or so. We will probably stay in Saigon since it's easier to find work there. It's not our biggest wish, we would like to live more south since family lives ...
Too much info you want to know plus your wife is Vietnamese. So don't bother much. Get to Vietnam you and your wife can figure out everything Living expense for a family of 3 as little as $750 per month Your son can only attend Vietnamese ... Read More
How do you get "local" price by username222
Yeah it's no secret that Vietnam over charge foreigners, especially with housing agents lurking this forum charing you x2.5 or x3 what they would charge for rent to a local person living in Saigon. So my question is, how do I get a room / ...
There's always good and bad coming along the way. Sorry about your bad experience and hope you get some one nice later on Read More