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@bem1985

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Lives in Ho Chi Min

Registration: 02 March 2012

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bem1985 replied to a thread
11 years ago
nickuscdds1

i am opening a new three wheel bike businesses in vn by nickuscdds1

i am an expat from usa and love to live in vn. i am opening a three wheel bike business in saigon. since vn has alot of accidents, i think we need three wheeled bike to prevent falling off bike and hit the head. what u think, please give me some ...

bem1985

To add to the troubles, you'll need a special license to operate 3 wheels bike (modified bike for disabled people are excluded). It's called A3 license. Most people will avoid getting another license for something unnecessary (fun but still ... Read More

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11 years ago
darvinm

Hi there by darvinm

Hi there, My name is Darvin and I have been assigned to a project in Vung Tau.I am a Malaysian. Would love to meet new people in the area. I will be here for a period of about a year. I have been here for a week now. Would be so nice to hear from ...

bem1985

Yeah, I've been working here for almost 2 years already. Read More

bem1985 replied to a thread
11 years ago
tanphuong

Langage swap by tanphuong

Hi all I have been for a while on the French forum but brand new on here,so let me introduce myself to you I am a 40 and something French Vietnamese male living in Saigon.I d like to improve my english speaking skills.I am interested in exchanging ...

bem1985

Hi tanphuong, I'm not sure if I can exchange language with you since my English is somewhat fluent but still a second language. However, I'd like to learn some French. So if you're interested, we can meet up. Cheers, Read More

bem1985 replied to a thread
11 years ago
tintinmiami2013

New to Forum by tintinmiami2013

Hi all, I recently came back to the States from my Vietnam trip, and I'm totally in love with HCMC & the country. After living in the States for over 23 years, I want to move back to Vietnam. My main problem is that I don't have any network or ...

bem1985

Hi tintin, You can try vietnamworks.com . They have English interface so you shouldn't have language problem browsing the site. Don t be shy to post your profile there too as many headhunters digging that site daily. With your IT back ground, I ... Read More

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11 years ago
darvinm

Hi there by darvinm

Hi there, My name is Darvin and I have been assigned to a project in Vung Tau.I am a Malaysian. Would love to meet new people in the area. I will be here for a period of about a year. I have been here for a week now. Would be so nice to hear from ...

bem1985

Hi Darvin, The Vung Tau section seems quite inactive compared with other so it may take a while til anyone to reply. I'm in Vung Tau during the week days. If you're free then we can meet up and have a few beers. Read More

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12 years ago
jedd

Honda CBR250R by jedd

who's got one in hcmc? you like it?

bem1985

Jedd, you can try to settle for the CBR150 as it only need A1 license to ride it. Getting A1 license is a lot easier than getting A2 as I know quite a few expat already have it. Suzuki also just launched 2 new bikes in Vietnam that are under 175cc ... Read More

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12 years ago
a525

Weird weather D 2 by a525

Maybe 10-15 mins ago everything turned dark, very very windy and it started pouring, thunders and all. I have been through SEVERAL hurricanes during my life in the Caribbean and this is just short of one. Is this normal weather for this time of the ...

bem1985

You'll get this kind of weather once in a while. So don't worry too much. And it's not only in D2, I'm in Tan Binh and I'm getting the same thing. Just remember to always have your raincoat with you all the time even during dry season. Read More

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12 years ago
Aquagirl

Taxi service in HCMC by Aquagirl

Hi all, anyone knows reliable taxi service to pick up at the airport and to drive to MuiNe? We used to pay 70 USD for that, now cant find cheaper than 100 USD. Any suggestions? Would really appreciate!

bem1985

This is the article I found http://tuoitre.vn/Chinh-tri-Xa-hoi/476717/Chan-chinh-taxi-tai-san-bay-Tan-Son-Nhat.html tuoitre.vn is a pretty reliable source Read More

bem1985 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Budman1

Why is it locals? by Budman1

The purpose of this post is not to judge anybody but to ask a simple question. Why is it when an expat asks a question on this site that is related to Vietnamese culture, traditions or looking for an item to purchase that could be easily answered by ...

bem1985

Budman1, I'm not sure about others but for me, if I decided not to answer some questions concerning culture or tradition, it's because I don't really know the answer. Most of the Vietnamese parents/teachers teach their kids not to question their ... Read More

bem1985 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Aquagirl

Taxi service in HCMC by Aquagirl

Hi all, anyone knows reliable taxi service to pick up at the airport and to drive to MuiNe? We used to pay 70 USD for that, now cant find cheaper than 100 USD. Any suggestions? Would really appreciate!

bem1985

I wouldn't recommend Mai Linh anymore. Their cabs have been banned from the airport last time I heard. Vinasun is still reliable though. Read More

bem1985 replied to a thread
12 years ago
vietnam2012

Moving to Saigon, need suggestions please by vietnam2012

My wife and I are considering moving to Vietnam for a few months to a year. We're thinking of Saigon. We work from home, so job is not our motive. Just want to live somewhere nice, affordable and safe. We have a toddler, so a day care / preschool ...

bem1985

Beside Can Tho, I would advise Da Nang as an alternative for Saigon. It is certainly more affordable and safer than Saigon. Check it out. Read More

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12 years ago
Hisdudeness

Facebook out again? by Hisdudeness

Facebook has not been working again for me over the last few days even with the DNS settings updated. Has anyone had any trouble with it or could you share what DNS you're using?

bem1985

I only had experience with iPhone/iPad. The method works on both of my iPhone and iPad. For other phones, I think it's just the matter of finding out where the proxy setting is. The IP address and port should remain the same. Read More

bem1985 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Hisdudeness

Facebook out again? by Hisdudeness

Facebook has not been working again for me over the last few days even with the DNS settings updated. Has anyone had any trouble with it or could you share what DNS you're using?

bem1985

Okay, I'll try my best to guide you through on how to access to FB. As until now (March 7th), this method still works. For Windows user: Click on Start -> Control Panel -> Internet Options -> Connections -> LAN Settings In the LAN Settings box ... Read More

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12 years ago
lemoncandy92

need to speak English by lemoncandy92

I want to practice speaking English to improve my speaking skill.. hope to receive help from all members.^^.

bem1985

There's a coffee shop called Sozo at 176 Bùi Viện, Dist. 1 Another one is Drink and Talk at 36/70, D2 Street, Binh Thanh District Read More

bem1985 replied to a thread
12 years ago
Anatta

Overview of residence ownership for foreigners in Vietnam by Anatta

Property Ownership in Vietnam Since there have been some questions about house ownership in Vietnam, I am trying to put together a short overview. I don’t claim to be a lawyer, not even an expert. 1. Owning land First of all, land cannot be ...

bem1985

I've updated the linnk for the Land Law and Law on housing http://youbiz.vn/van-ban-phap-luat/vietnam-law-in-english.html?start=36 I happened to stumble on these documents online so I can't confirm the credibility of it but you can use it as ... Read More