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Aranneera

Reclaiming property after 40years by Aranneera

I am Mohamed Sadiq from India. Posting this query here requesting anyone who is having knowledge on this matter will be able to give me suggestions, Godwilling.Straight to the point - My grandfather had properties in Ho Chi Minh City. During the ...

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My wife also owned an apartment in Saigon. We decided just to forget about it, but you never know unless you try. Take a look at this: https://www.lexology.com/library/detail.aspx?g=6626cd90-baec-4e61-9801-598b2f506816 Read More

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Eile

Moving to Vietnam temporarily by Eile

Hi all expatriates My name is Eileen and I have taught ESL in the North of Vietnam and it was a wonderful experience one that is edged in my memory for ever. I have booked accommodation and n Da Nang resort for one month and will see how things go ...

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I left Vietnam on April 30, 1975 after almost 6 years here during the war. My wife is Vietnamese and we have returned on 9 different trips beginning in 2000, with the last trip this April when we celebrated my 90th birthday with about 50 ... Read More

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SimCityAT

Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT

This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif

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the real scoundrels sell over-the-counter and prescription meds. For example, why do we need 5 or more expensive, prescription statins when they may (or may not) save about 1 person out of a hundred from a cardiac event. Why was the first one so ... Read More

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Stillwater71

Do you have a preferred US Bank & Vietnamese Bank? by Stillwater71

Hello! I will be retiring early from Public School (Educator/Counselor) in a couple of years and plan to move to Vietnam soon after and work as an English Teacher. I would like to set-up a Bank Account here in the US and in Vietnam that is ...

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There is a huge amount of information online. You would be wise to take advantage of one of the the search engines if you haven't already done so. Not sure why you would need a Vietnamese bank since Chase has branches in Saigon & Hanoi. Read More

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Emerald Bay77554

Speaking Vietnamese by Emerald Bay77554

Is anyone here fluent? How long did it take to become fluent and what method worked best for picking up the language?

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You don't need to speak Vietnamese. My Vietnamese wife and I and 50 year old son who speaks not a word of Vietnamese recently visited for a month. I was once near fluency but have forgotten most for lack of practice and age - 89. Son had an ... Read More

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goodolboy

Save Vietnams Wildlife by goodolboy

Dont know if anyone is interested, but this is a Vietnamese ran charity specializing in the rescue & if possible re introduction to the wild of Pangolin's. Seen lots of stuff on Nat Geo about the plight of African Pangolin being wiped out to ...

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Unfortunately, the only way to stop the loss most of earth's biota is to reduce the huge and growing human population. Any volunteers? Read More

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SimCityAT

Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT

This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif

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It is difficult to understand some hired drivers' behavior on the main roads. They are constantly either accelerating or coasting rather maintaining a steady speed. Read More

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mikedellgolf

How can I plan a safe trip to Vietnam ? by mikedellgolf

@Julien I am a 21 years old male and I plan to take a trip to Vietnam in May '23 and stay there for six months before coming back to the US and starting my professional career.  I plan on playing a lot of golf and tennis while I am in Vietnam ...

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If you have an iphone, there is an amazing app. You speak into the phone in English and it repeats what you said in Vietnamese. A Viet hears that and then replies in Vietnamese.The phone then repeats that in English. My son, who speak and ... Read More

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GuestPoster327

Latest news on visas by GuestPoster327

TourismNewsWednesday, March 15, 2023, 14:20 (GMT+7)Prime Minister: Will increase the number of visa-free countries, extend the duration of stayPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh requested to amend and complete the policy on immigration procedures for ...

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Wait! Don't a lot of the visa rules depend on reciprocity between countries?? If so, there's not a single answer. Would depend on citizenship. Read More

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jrharvey

DUI and strict rules by jrharvey

I dont know the exact law or where to find it. Just what I read in some translated news articles. Ive heard multiple times that cops will give DUI's for having a single beer in your system and showing any kind of alcohol content regardless of how ...

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Good news, maybe. Tests for alcohol in body fluids or breath have limitations regarding the amount of alcohol that can be detected. Each different type of test can detect alcohol only down to a certain level. If yours is below that amount, ... Read More

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Svho

USA Citizen : looking for information by Svho

For USA citizen how long can you leave the country before required to come back? Also, for the people who travel and live alone, where do you keep your passport? I am thinking you leave it at the rental property?

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When you have a question for which the answer is available in an online search, you will probably be better served by doing the search yourself or at least asking for references to online sources. And let your wife hold the passports and visas if ... Read More

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Lastly Vn

Is Vaccine for Shingles available in Hanoi? by Lastly Vn

How any of you received Shinrix which is the vaccine for Shingles? Is it available in Hanoi?

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Water buffalo

The Passing of an Old FriendFor centuries the water buffalo has tilled the rice fields of Vietnam. Once, a ricefarmer who owned severalcon trau was considered rich. When rented to a less fortunate landowner, a water buffalo was a source ofsteady ... Read More

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jculpepper22

Your thoughts are on the country in general and cost of living by jculpepper22

@ HI all, my girlfriend who's family lives in Da Nang, and I are thinking of moving there for 1/2 half the year and being in Seattle for the summers since we do a lot of boating there. I am curious how other folks have been received and what your ...

williamherron13

there's a book, Colloquial Vietnamese by Nguyen Dinh Hoa, available online. Google abebooks.com. About $20. Ask for your girlfriend's help with the tones. The author taught at Southern Illinois U. there are also lessons online. Google free ... Read More

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2mellow

Inheritance Law in Vietnam by 2mellow

Does anybody have the inheritance laws of Vietnam? My mom (Vietnam born, immigrated to Canada) is dealing with a family property issue where both her parents died without a will. Whenever we stay in Vietnam, we stay at this property since it's the ...

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Sounds like you may need some legal advice. Usually your first contact with a lawyer doesn't require a fee. It's just an opportunity for you to state your case, but you'll likely get some useful information even if you decide not to go forward. ... Read More