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Antoine Tran

@tranus

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French expat in Vietnam

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French

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Speaks French, English

Registration: 27 April 2011

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Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
6 years ago
Kevlud11111

americans living there by Kevlud11111

Hello, are there a lot of americans living in nha trang?

Antoine Tran

Only wanna meet Americans? :) I may introduce you to one of my american friends here in NT if you can tell a little more about you. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster3201

Moving Down to Nha Trang by GuestPoster3201

Hi all, I've been in Hanoi for about 2 years and have had it up to here (imagine me holding my hand above by head) with the place. Just awful. Anyhow, I have heard from numerous people that Nha Trang is lovely and offers much better lifestyle ...

Antoine Tran

Internet optic fiber was also my concern. Most of the building have it. Go with Viettel I think. Read More

Antoine Tran
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7 years ago
tranus

Salary calculation in Singapore by tranus

Hello, Sometimes in a job board, they mention about the salary. For example it's written $5000. I assume it's Singaporean dollar? How much would be the net salary? And how much a company really pays when it $5000? Thanks in advance.

Antoine Tran

Thanks guys. That makes things clearer to me. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus created a thread
7 years ago

Salary calculation in Singapore

Hello, Sometimes in a job board, they mention about the salary. For example it's written $5000. I assume it's Singaporean dollar? How much would be the net salary? And how much a company really pays when it $5000? Thanks in advance. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
7 years ago
tranus

Head hunter specialized in IT by tranus

Hi there, Can someone recommend a head hunter specialized in IT? I may have few questions to ask him. Thanks.

Antoine Tran

Thank you Surya, very appreciated :) Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus created a thread
7 years ago

Head hunter specialized in IT

Hi there, Can someone recommend a head hunter specialized in IT? I may have few questions to ask him. Thanks. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
villanova

Singaporeans and Setting up 100% owned Foreign Businesses by villanova

Hey guys, I'm a Singaporean moving to HCMC early 2017 to set up a foreign owned business. Been in talks with several consultants and man does it look like it is going to be a rough ride to set up a foreign owned business in HCMC. Anyway, any ...

Antoine Tran

It took me 5 months to set up a 100% foreign investor business. It could have been done in 3 months I think. Just one thing to know: if you work with non-local lawyers, it's more expensive and they will just work with local lawyers haha. You can ... Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
Dennis Choi

Find new friends in Ho Chi Minh by Dennis Choi

Hi all I'm Dennis. I came from Busan and I've worked here for about 3 month. So I don't know much about Vietnam. Is there any place to meet foreign friends who can speak English or Japanese in Ho Chi Minh?? If you know that place or ...

Antoine Tran

Well be careful with Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien... lots of drugs and hookers there... that is not the real Vietnam. Read More

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8 years ago
tranus

Investing in real estate or having interest-bearing account? by tranus

Hi there, What would be better/safer: investing in real estate in HCMC or having an interest-bearing account in a Vietnamese bank (that can also be foreign bank in Vietnam)? I've been told in Vietnam interest-bearing account can be 8%? What ...

Antoine Tran

We are vietnamese expats working in the real estate and property management for expats. If you do need any information or help in looking for a place, please pm me. We could help as we have our vietnamese real estate network set and have help expats ... Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Investing in real estate or having interest-bearing account? by tranus

Hi there, What would be better/safer: investing in real estate in HCMC or having an interest-bearing account in a Vietnamese bank (that can also be foreign bank in Vietnam)? I've been told in Vietnam interest-bearing account can be 8%? What ...

Antoine Tran

Make sure you have a good lawyer, fake documents are rife in Viet Nam. There have been a few cases in the news of late about people selling houses that weren't theirs.Yep I work with a lawyer and I will also deal directly with the developer. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Investing in real estate or having interest-bearing account? by tranus

Hi there, What would be better/safer: investing in real estate in HCMC or having an interest-bearing account in a Vietnamese bank (that can also be foreign bank in Vietnam)? I've been told in Vietnam interest-bearing account can be 8%? What ...

Antoine Tran

Yep, I think real estate is a nice and safe option... even if small crisis might arise in 1 or 2 years. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Investing in real estate or having interest-bearing account? by tranus

Hi there, What would be better/safer: investing in real estate in HCMC or having an interest-bearing account in a Vietnamese bank (that can also be foreign bank in Vietnam)? I've been told in Vietnam interest-bearing account can be 8%? What ...

Antoine Tran

Hello, For the bank: - If put money into the bank, you can open saving account, the reference rate is around 6,5-6,6% (VND currency) for fixed over 12 months. 12months later, you come back to the bank, get the money back + interest (no tax applied ... Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Condotel in Vietnam by tranus

Hi foreigners and locals, what do you think about investing in condotel in Vietnam? Actually that would be more a question for locals but my Vietnamese skills are so bad haha. I heard about a new project in Vin Pearl Phu Quoc but last time I've ...

Antoine Tran

Yeah difficult for foreigners to own land or house. I'm thinking more and more about apartment. I got plenty of offers. Now I need to make the right choice. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Condotel in Vietnam by tranus

Hi foreigners and locals, what do you think about investing in condotel in Vietnam? Actually that would be more a question for locals but my Vietnamese skills are so bad haha. I heard about a new project in Vin Pearl Phu Quoc but last time I've ...

Antoine Tran

Yep, I see... Thanks, I really appreciate your contribution :) Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Condotel in Vietnam by tranus

Hi foreigners and locals, what do you think about investing in condotel in Vietnam? Actually that would be more a question for locals but my Vietnamese skills are so bad haha. I heard about a new project in Vin Pearl Phu Quoc but last time I've ...

Antoine Tran

Yeah I also think it's risky investment... making at least 10%... so why don't the developers do it for themselves? But as it's new, I was thinking the developers could inject a lot of money to make it work and reassure the investors. I ... Read More