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@lanatran

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Vietnamese looking for information about England

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Registration: 24 April 2018

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6 years ago
Buddhasmafia

Buddhist jewelry in Hanoi by Buddhasmafia

We are in Hanoi until 6/9/18. Looking for a pair of jade/Obsidian/stone amulets - particularly Kwan Yin/Kannon & Amida Buddha-for my girlfriend and I. Anyone know a good place to go looking? There's no shortage but so far they're either ...

lanatran

Hmm, I often go to Quan Su temple located at 73 Quan Su Street, Hanoi. You can find a store next to the temple. I remember the address is 1st floor, 65 Quan Su Street. Read More

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6 years ago
jpbsimpson

health products by jpbsimpson

I need to buy a new blood glucose meter and a blood pressure meter for personal home use. The blood glucose meter that I have here is working but the test strips are not available in Vietnam. Can someone suggest an outlet in HCMC where I can see a ...

lanatran

Did you try to buy online? We have much marketplace website, such as: lazada and tiki. Read More

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6 years ago
The Happy Migrant

If you could live anywhere, where would you choose? by The Happy Migrant

Personally I am loving everything that Australia has to offer at the moment. Kama

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Sweden :) Read More

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6 years ago
GuestPoster678

Fair amount for child support Vietnam???? by GuestPoster678

Curious....any opinions on what would be a fair amount of child support for one child in Vietnam. Better yet if anyone has any firsthand experience with the subject that would be nice. Thanks

lanatran

If she can speak English, I think it could be 10m per month. If not, 5m - 7m is a good deal Read More

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6 years ago
Bestofintentions

cloth shopping for tall europeans by Bestofintentions

being an European and having had no issues in previous countries, however it seems to be an issues to find cloth and shoes leisure and business cloth for people above 190cm and shoes sizes above 43, perhaps someone might know a few place which have ...

lanatran

...no idea, even though I'm Vietnamese. TT_TT Try "quần áo ngoại cỡ Hà Nội" (big side clothing in Hanoi) on google and here the result: Vietbrothers, M2, Ankyo, B&T Read More

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6 years ago
ancientpathos

Accident medical insurance by ancientpathos

Sad to say I never bought any insurance that covers accidental injuries in Vietnam. Happy to say I never needed it. When in Thailand I did have a policy that cost about $150 usd for one year. Covered 100% of emergency and hospital care. Is there ...

lanatran

yes, personal accident is a basic benefit which was covered by all most insurance plan. If you just care about accident, not healthcare, it's just about $100 per year Read More

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6 years ago
sarahroche

Yersin International Clinic by sarahroche

Hi, Just wondering has anyone any reviews on this clinic?

lanatran

I'm Vietnamese, I did a research for some feedback about Yersin on the internet. It's quite good, it has medium-class service in private sector :v In case you want to choose better service, I think you can consider Victoria healthcare My My, ... Read More

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6 years ago
avhexpat

Good health insurance company in Vietnam by avhexpat

Hello everyone. I need to replace my health insurance from back home with one from Vietnam. I need a plan that would cover health service provided in other Asian countries (ie. Singapore, Thailand, etc.). Any good health insurance company that you ...

lanatran

Hmm, you can ask your employer for offering healthcare insurance for you. But in case you have to buy this by urself :-(, I think you can consider Cigna, Aetna, Liberty, Pacific Cross... You can buy directly from the health insurance company, or ... Read More

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6 years ago
Leigh Packanen

Expat Hospital Health Insurance by Leigh Packanen

Howdy guys. Anyone had any dealings with Cignaglobal or WRLife Insurance companies? I’d like to hear comments both good and bad. Considering going with one of them but can only seem to trace down reviews on their own sites. Maybe they could ...

lanatran

I know many international clients choosing Cignaglobal and Aetna, quite same level of service, both of them are leading global Insurers, high-class service, good benefits. Request for all quotations, do a comparison and choose what you prefer. P/s: ... Read More

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6 years ago
Leigh Packanen

Expat Health Insurance. by Leigh Packanen

Hi guys. Just wondering if anyone has had a bad experience with WRLife Expat insurance?... I would especially like to hear from anyone that has had a similar experience to mine when cancelling their policy. Some background on my siuitation. I took ...

lanatran

6000 Aussie dollars is seen so much for an healthcare insurance plan in Vietnam, I think... Actually, I have no idea about WRLife and I think most of brokers in Vietnam have no information about this company. Can you see anything about cancel term ... Read More

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6 years ago
Harry_zz

Good health insurance cost in Vietnam? by Harry_zz

I am Harry from US, I am sick and tire of working right now. I am thinking about quitting my job and expat to VN. Can someone let me know how much Health insurance cost in HCMC? Does Phường/Quận giving a hard time if you're ...

lanatran

- About your healthcare insurance, had you bought Bao Viet An Gia? As fas as I know, at your age, you can buy many products, such as: AXA, Bao Viet Intercare... But the premium is much higher than Bao Viet An Gia, above $1000/year - Hospital ... Read More

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6 years ago
Harry_zz

Good health insurance cost in Vietnam? by Harry_zz

I am Harry from US, I am sick and tire of working right now. I am thinking about quitting my job and expat to VN. Can someone let me know how much Health insurance cost in HCMC? Does Phường/Quận giving a hard time if you're ...

lanatran

Nice to meet, I'm Lana, work for Willis Towers Watson Vietnam, an Insurance broker. I have some information to share. There r a lot of healthcare plans to choose, but most of them divide into 2 types: 1. Local products: - Geographical limit in ... Read More

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6 years ago
PeterBKK

Rent of 2 X Honda winner/Yamaha exciter 150 for 1 week in Hanoi by PeterBKK

Anybody know where to rent the Honda winner or Yamaha exciter 150 in Hanoi? I would like to rent 2 bikes for me and my friend for a trip to Dien bien Phu. We are experienced riders and also ride big bikes. We need from 20 to around 27 February. ...

lanatran

Hanoi Motor Tour, 22 / 463 Doi Can St, Ba Dinh Dist, Hanoi BonBon Motor, 246 Ton Duc Thang St, Dong Da Dist, Hanoi Anh Phat Company, 687 Bach Dang, Chuong Duong Ward, Hoan Kiem Dist, Hanoi Unnamed, 24D Ta Hien St, Hoan kiem dist, Hanoi I think the ... Read More

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6 years ago
Chris123Low

Good Places to take a girl for a date in Hanoi. Thank you by Chris123Low

Hello there, I'm from Cau Giay and I was wondering if anyone could be of great help and recommend somewhere fun a girl for a date, preferably in the Tay Ho area? If not I'm open to anywhere. Thank you very much!

lanatran

Hi, I live in Cau Giay too, but there is no place for dating at our district but cinema :v Coffee shop near Ho Tay (West Lake) or Ho Guom (Sword Lake) is a good idea. Sometime, I would like to hang out with my friends at walk street at weekend. ... Read More

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6 years ago
Playstyle

Buying a new scooter in Hanoi. by Playstyle

I'm planning on staying for awhile and just moved to Hanoi on a year long tourist visa. I want to buy a new Honda PCX or Kymco scooter as a foreigner, what are my options? I have a Vietnamese friend that I can register it in their name but I ...

lanatran

I'm planning on staying for awhile and just moved to Hanoi on a year long tourist visa. I want to buy a new Honda PCX or Kymco scooter as a foreigner, what are my options? I have a Vietnamese friend that I can register it in their name but I ... Read More