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haiphinguyen

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Vietnamese expat in Congo

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19 posts

About me

Vietnamese

Lives in Kinshassa, Sangha

Speaks English, Vietnamese, Mandarin

Registration: 21 July 2018

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haiphinguyen replied to a thread
2 years ago
SteinNebraska

Used Car Purchase by SteinNebraska

I have been searching the internet and can't find the answer. On new cars the taxes and fees can add up to 15% to the cost of a new car. When I search xe.chotot I see used cars - 16 and 17 model years priced basically the same as new 19 model ...

haiphinguyen

@colinoscapee I would say discrimination against foreigners exist not particularly in VIE. It just comes in different sizes and shapes. Taking Australia as an example where a developed, and rigorous law system has been built and corrected for years. ... Read More

haiphinguyen replied to a thread
3 years ago
Daniel9000

Cheap sport clothes. by Daniel9000

Any recommendations of markets where sell good quality and cheap sport clothes. Dan

haiphinguyen

I might suggest a different spot other than Ben Thanh market. Have you ever heard of "Russian Market" or "Cho Nga" as its casual name? Russian Market on Trip Advisor BT market is fun for browsing but I do not think about ... Read More

haiphinguyen replied to a thread
3 years ago
Ford Prefect

How much disinfectant can the cash take? by Ford Prefect

Hi All: I don't know how it is in the big city, but here in Tien Giang, a lot of times when I make a purchase, the vendor will spray my currency with a disinfectant. Sometimes they drench it. They may not keep their distance, they may not even ...

haiphinguyen

The US, land of plastics, makes it's money, in all denominations, on paper made from silk; Vietnam and other Asian nations, the lands of silk, make their money out of plastics. :/ :dumbom:Good point! Years ago, we used seashells, or rocks ... Read More

haiphinguyen replied to a thread
3 years ago
Ford Prefect

How much disinfectant can the cash take? by Ford Prefect

Hi All: I don't know how it is in the big city, but here in Tien Giang, a lot of times when I make a purchase, the vendor will spray my currency with a disinfectant. Sometimes they drench it. They may not keep their distance, they may not even ...

haiphinguyen

Technically, it's polymer-based, so I might say it's water-proof. I left some notes in my pant couple times and it's still the same after the laundry. But we're talking about large note like 500,000 d. I found smaller notes - ... Read More

haiphinguyen replied to a thread
3 years ago
coffmanrl61

Purchasing jewelry on-line by coffmanrl61

Is it possible to purchase jewelry on-line and have it delivered to someone. I am stuck in the US and want to send a gift to a friend. Is this possible? Thanks

haiphinguyen

I came across *** while in college doing some research about Logistics-related topics. In term of online, especially diamond, they might be top of the line. Everything can be done online and home-delivery is available too. Just wondering if ... Read More

haiphinguyen replied to a thread
3 years ago
joeldt23

Australia! Australia! by joeldt23

Australia is one of my favorite countries. If I’m going to list down all; I’m going to put Australia as my number one country to quarters. At the outset of seeing all the pictures—and the other information that I read, I felt that I’m part of that ...

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Australia is one of my favorite countries. If Im going to list down all; Im going to put Australia as my number one country to quarters. At the outset of seeing all the picturesand the other information that I read, I felt that Im part of that ... Read More

haiphinguyen replied to a thread
3 years ago
OceanBeach92107

Vietnam Reopening for Tourists, With Conditions by OceanBeach92107

The three phase plan for allowing tourists from certain countries to enter Vietnam is now becoming clearer. Tourists will be highly restricted to one of the 5 locales and designated hotels, restaurants and specific activities of their tour ...

haiphinguyen

In phase 1, will restore package flights (combo) for subjects who are Vietnamese citizens in parallel with organizing pilot flights to welcome international tourists to a number of localities (Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc, Phu ... Read More

haiphinguyen replied to a thread
3 years ago
GuestPoster327

Roof price in Vietnam by GuestPoster327

Hi everyone, my name is Peter and hope someone can help me with an argument I’m having with my Vietnamese wife. We have purchased a property in LaGi which is in Binh Thuan Province and I’m designing a three story house. I want a flat ...

haiphinguyen

In term of monetary spending, you better ring a local builders for a rough estimation. My mom and dad owned a V-shaped roof house years ago. The only good thing about this V-shape is low maintenance in long run. Given the tropical weather with ... Read More

haiphinguyen replied to a thread
3 years ago
SteinNebraska

Used Car Purchase by SteinNebraska

I have been searching the internet and can't find the answer. On new cars the taxes and fees can add up to 15% to the cost of a new car. When I search xe.chotot I see used cars - 16 and 17 model years priced basically the same as new 19 model ...

haiphinguyen

Tax and duties for brand new car is straightforward, so I reckon old and used cars are more worthy to talk about. As a person who had bought both used car from individuals and car dealers. Simply enough, the taxes, and duties vary in accordance ... Read More

haiphinguyen replied to a thread
3 years ago
mitchellvassie

income tax by mitchellvassie

Dear all, A simple question that seems can't be answered simply with a search. I suppose it's the same the world over. Any help would be welcome. Can anyone give me a rough guideline to income tax in Vietnam? I have a full time (40 hour) ...

haiphinguyen

1. General: All foreigners source income in Viet Nam regardless your residency are liable to income tax. 2. Tax rate Resident: - Stay in Viet Nam at least 183 days, or 12 consecutive months since day 1 of arrival. - Have a frequent place of ... Read More

haiphinguyen replied to a thread
3 years ago
manager50

holding a 485 Visa by manager50

I am in India now since 6 months holding a 485 Visa. Can I apply for PR from India. I don't have any experience .

haiphinguyen

With that limited amount of information, it'd be subjective to answer your question. But my first advise is trying to get yourself back in Aus. Giving the current situation, granting PR for offshore is extremely selective. Since I got to ... Read More