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Registration: 27 May 2016

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8 years ago
VanRoss

making a small business in HCMC by VanRoss

Anyone made a small business in VN? How'd that go? Advice? Warnings?

dannydo

Lack of highly skills developer - As I mentioned above, most talented developer would end up moving to management role to get higher salary. Government and police - It's not recommended that you start the company under foreign identity - ... Read More

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8 years ago
VanRoss

making a small business in HCMC by VanRoss

Anyone made a small business in VN? How'd that go? Advice? Warnings?

dannydo

That's true! Hiring is difficult everywhere not just Vietnam. However, IT hiring in Vietnam could be more difficult because there is high demand. Here are some challenges I faced: 1. They don't have a proper CV - why need one? 2. They ... Read More

dannydo replied to a thread
8 years ago
VanRoss

making a small business in HCMC by VanRoss

Anyone made a small business in VN? How'd that go? Advice? Warnings?

dannydo

Hi VanRoss, I started an IT company here 5 years ago. Now, I am helping my brother from Australia open a beauty business here. I can share my own experience over coffee or beer. Cheers, DannyI am interested too. If you dont mind sharing here ... Read More

dannydo replied to a thread
8 years ago
VanRoss

making a small business in HCMC by VanRoss

Anyone made a small business in VN? How'd that go? Advice? Warnings?

dannydo

Started my biz in Ben Thanh market and I'm tired of the local vendors chasing away my customers. Tired of these tourists bargain their way to death for a pack of gum. It's rough out here people.I think it's very tough to compete with ... Read More

dannydo replied to a thread
8 years ago
StuckInCanada

Should i move to VN? Or should i wait..... by StuckInCanada

Hello and thank you for reading this, i am new to this website but im very experienced with southern Vietnam. I really like Vietnam and have been 14+ times. Born in Canada, I can speak Vietnamese and English. both parents are white/Canadian. I own ...

dannydo

Hi Iwonder, I was the National IT Manager for Deals.com.au, AussieCommerce Group. I am pretty sure you know them. So I setup an IT company in Vietnam to help Deals.com.au move faster. Now, I believe they are the top Deals/Groupon company in ... Read More

dannydo replied to a thread
8 years ago
StuckInCanada

Should i move to VN? Or should i wait..... by StuckInCanada

Hello and thank you for reading this, i am new to this website but im very experienced with southern Vietnam. I really like Vietnam and have been 14+ times. Born in Canada, I can speak Vietnamese and English. both parents are white/Canadian. I own ...

dannydo

Hi mate! I was in similar situation. 10 years ago I broke up with my girlfriend. I went to Vietnam to escape reality. I started doing business and never look back! Life is short! You should live at your dream place as long as you can find the ... Read More

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8 years ago
randsteh

The Most Difficult Thing to Find in Saigon : A REAL CLEANER for House by randsteh

Finding cleaner is the easiest thing, because after employing 2-3 woman from country-side, many people is immediately opening a "cleaning company" here. But finding REAL CLEANER is the most difficult thing, hence almost there is no real ...

dannydo

Hi randsteh, I live here for the last 10 years with Vietnamese background. I found it's quite difficult to find a good maid. There were many occasions I got my money stolen. However, there was a time I found a good one. But she only stayed ... Read More

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8 years ago
noah83

BUYING APARTMENT IN HCM by noah83

Hi guys, Just to check, is this a good time to buy apartment now? Any input will be much appreciated. =) -noah

dannydo

Hi Noah, I bought a piece of land here for my wife (Vietnamese citizen) a few years ago. It's not simple! Just one advice for you: - Be careful of the real estate agent. I never find an honest one! Maybe, I am just the unlucky one! Goodluck! Read More

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8 years ago
VanRoss

making a small business in HCMC by VanRoss

Anyone made a small business in VN? How'd that go? Advice? Warnings?

dannydo

Hi VanRoss, I started an IT company here 5 years ago. Now, I am helping my brother from Australia open a beauty business here. I can share my own experience over coffee or beer. Cheers, Danny Read More

dannydo replied to a thread
8 years ago
Kooler42

Questions on move to HCMC by Kooler42

We are considering a move to HCMC next year from Singapore. Which are the best international schools. I am American ad my wife is from Vietnam We have a 4 year old son. I will be employed by an American Company as a consultant. Most of my work ...

dannydo

I have friends teaching at the ABC school in District 7. You might want to give it a try! theabcis.com/2014/ Read More