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@Acoco

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French expat in Vietnam

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French

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh

Speaks French,Vietnamese, English, German.

Registration: 13 March 2016

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Acoco replied to a thread
7 years ago
HuiTing88

Where to buy safe vegetables/ groceries from? by HuiTing88

Hi All, Is there any shop which sells ALL clean and safe vegetables and groceries in Ho Chi Minh City which you guys are patronizing already? I have read articles/ stories online that not all vegetable from supermarkets/ stores are clean and ...

Acoco

Hi, Here is a link with a list of some of the shop selling clean/organic vegetables in Saigon... There is more out there... Locals do not trust the Market vegetables anymore and for good ... Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
7 years ago
Highside25

Looking for black light/UV light by Highside25

Does anyone know where I can find a black light/UV light? Same size bulbs you would find in any Vietnam home. As always, thank you for your help. I live in District 7, Ho Chi Minh.

Acoco

Around Yersin Market district 1, bought some at a light shop there a while back.. neon tube black light.. Read More

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7 years ago
blunders

stop smoking by blunders

Anyone know where to buy nicotine replacement items in Ho Chi Minh City? Chewing gum would be fine if available. Have heard that Chantix is recommended as a stop smoking medication. Anything would be useful as determined to give it up Thanks for ...

Acoco

- There is a lot of hypnosis video on youtube too, there is an hypnotherapist in Saigon too.. - A really good book to read is : Allen Carr "easy ways to stop smoking". -As for the Nicotine Patches and Gum, the Pharmacy on Hai Ba Trung ... Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
7 years ago
ukteacher

Shipping personal goods from europe to vietnam by ukteacher

Hi, does anyone have info about shipping stuff from europe to vietnam, just personal stuff less than 100kg? approx costs and best companies to use. Very grateful for advice and personal experience.

Acoco

For the cheapest price is better to use the post office, but be very careful with the import taxes, they will definitely charge you a big amount, from the value declared, but also from their own guess on the value ( as new), even if those are old ... Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
7 years ago
Kooler42

Floor Tile grout sealer by Kooler42

Having difficulty buying floor tile grout sealer. Any clue where to purchase? Thanks

Acoco

The best bet In district 1, would be around the Yersin Market (street) area, there is few shop at the intersection of calmette bridge too.. There, they are selling tiles, grout, cement and all other materials for construction .. ... Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
8 years ago
SpiColi

Where I can buy paracord to make bracelet? by SpiColi

Hey guys, I love handmade bracelets and would love to do some more with paracord. But the thing is I have no idea where I can buy them. So if you know, please recommend. I appreciate all help. Many thanks :)

Acoco

Yersin Market in D1 (the military gear section) Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
8 years ago
cwholdings

Creating a Business and Importing and Distributing in Vietnam by cwholdings

Hi everyone I was wondering does anyone have any experience in establishing a legal business entity in Vietnam? I am currently a UK resident and wish try and set u a business exporting luxury goods to Vietnam. I have spoken to a number of legal ...

Acoco

Hi, there is a Facebook group link where you may find some useful infos. I registered my own company (export) 13 years ago (t was easy and cheap), But since the laws here keep changing every days, it's hard to tell... But do check that group, ... Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
8 years ago
Tiennguyen2582

What concern you the most to live and do business in Vietnam? by Tiennguyen2582

Being a Vietnamese , I welcome all of expats to come and live in our country. I think that you have been helping us a lot to improve ourselves. Thanks to all of you. However, living in a foreign country may cause you some difficulties. If you do ...

Acoco

What concern me about Vietnam, is the number of expats coming to the country to live ,make decent business, and keep on whining on why Vietnam is not like their homeland. Blaming the locals for not speaking english well enough, having them work for ... Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
8 years ago
EternalQuest

Newcomer needs HELP by EternalQuest

Again, my Nth. relocation in 18 years, this time VN. Doing some research on the net, nevertheless advice from ppl on the ground is much appreciated, many thank in advance 1. work location - Bien Hoa. Prefer housing that is 'VERY safe' (only ...

Acoco

If you are IKO certified, then you will have no problems finding peoples, places to stay and even find students to teach ( that means "free" holidays ). A lot of decent accommodation there. There is a website : muine-info-and-events dot ... Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
8 years ago
EternalQuest

Newcomer needs HELP by EternalQuest

Again, my Nth. relocation in 18 years, this time VN. Doing some research on the net, nevertheless advice from ppl on the ground is much appreciated, many thank in advance 1. work location - Bien Hoa. Prefer housing that is 'VERY safe' (only ...

Acoco

The road to Bien Hoa can take between 30mn to 1h30, depending on the traffic ... Rush hours can be crazy here (if you are in a car, at least you'll got aircon). As for kitesurfing, Mui Ne is a good spot to get away from the hectic city. A lot ... Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
8 years ago
JByron

To those who have been living in Saigon for a while now... by JByron

How have your feelings towards the city and the people around you evolved since you moved to your new city HCMC? Did the excitement of the new experience fade and gotten replaced by frustration, irritation or boredom? Have you stopped being dazzled ...

Acoco

@EodMatt, first of all , I give you a lot of credits and respect for the work that you are doing for Vietnam as an eod tech, and ironically I'm stepping up to "defuse" it all. To some extend I do understand your point of view, about ... Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
8 years ago
JByron

To those who have been living in Saigon for a while now... by JByron

How have your feelings towards the city and the people around you evolved since you moved to your new city HCMC? Did the excitement of the new experience fade and gotten replaced by frustration, irritation or boredom? Have you stopped being dazzled ...

Acoco

Just one point..... when you served in the army in Croatia/ Bosnia, was it with a penile er, sorry, penal battalion?IFOR/SFOR Logistic, running trucks convoy between Ploce, Mostar and Sarajevo, bringing food and supply to the troops,and humanitarian ... Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
8 years ago
JByron

To those who have been living in Saigon for a while now... by JByron

How have your feelings towards the city and the people around you evolved since you moved to your new city HCMC? Did the excitement of the new experience fade and gotten replaced by frustration, irritation or boredom? Have you stopped being dazzled ...

Acoco

So you've been living here since 1999, but register in March 2016 living Croatia,yeah right.I actually first came in 95, went back, served in the army in Croatia/Bosnia.. and came back to Nam in 1999 indefinitely, but I already told you that, ... Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
8 years ago
Tiennguyen2582

What concern you the most to live and do business in Vietnam? by Tiennguyen2582

Being a Vietnamese , I welcome all of expats to come and live in our country. I think that you have been helping us a lot to improve ourselves. Thanks to all of you. However, living in a foreign country may cause you some difficulties. If you do ...

Acoco

What concern me about Vietnam, is the number of expats coming to the country to live ,make decent business, and keep on whining on why Vietnam is not like their homeland. Blaming the locals for not speaking english well enough, having them work for ... Read More

Acoco replied to a thread
8 years ago
Moondancer

Do you suffer with BACK ACHE ARTHRITIS RHUEMATISM JOINT IMFLAMATION by Moondancer

I have had a Bad Back and Arthritis for a long time and have tried many lotions and potions I now live in Vietnam and have now found these wonder little pills that have given me great relief from the pain enabling me to be more active and energetic ...

Acoco

Thank you for you answer, that's a really good price.. Read More