Mandy Nguyen
@mandynguyen
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks Vietnamese, English
Registration: 06 June 2012
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New in HCMC, Vietnam by Steven-expat
Hello everybody!!! I have recently relocated to HCMC, Vietnam and I am glad that I found this forum. I am keen to meet other expats and locals in order to expand my network. Cheers
Woohooo :) Read More
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
Ha Noi is a nice city, but honestly, the people are not.Saigon is more dynamic and a friendlier city."Alll bread is not baked in one oven"! MandyOpinions are like asses, everyone has one.Oh yes I forgot each of us comes from different backgound ... Read More
Help me decide!! Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi?! Moving in October by gr4578
Hey everyone! I am a 22 year old American from New York City. Right now, I'm in contact with a school in Vietnam to teach English. I just finished my CELTA certificate and am finalizing my job plans. I hope to be in Vietnam in October. I am ...
Ha Noi is a nice city, but honestly, the people are not.Saigon is more dynamic and a friendlier city."Alll bread is not baked in one oven"! Mandy Read More
A safe place on American Soil - sort of - in D1 by Tran Hung Dao
I just finished reading an article about the American Center in HCMC celebrating it's 2nd year of operation and it reminded me to share this resource with American Expats (and probably everybody else) on this ...
That's a good thing for people wish to learn American culture, history and preparing to immigrate to the States. But I think most of citizens and expats are unaware of this service. Niceee but i am not going there if phone is not allowed, cant ... Read More
A safe place on American Soil - sort of - in D1 by Tran Hung Dao
I just finished reading an article about the American Center in HCMC celebrating it's 2nd year of operation and it reminded me to share this resource with American Expats (and probably everybody else) on this ...
That's a good thing for people wish to learn American culture, history and preparing to immigrate to the States. But I think most of citizens and expats are unaware of this service. Niceee but i am not going there if phone is not allowed, cant ... Read More
A safe place on American Soil - sort of - in D1 by Tran Hung Dao
I just finished reading an article about the American Center in HCMC celebrating it's 2nd year of operation and it reminded me to share this resource with American Expats (and probably everybody else) on this ...
Niceee but i am not going there if phone is not allowed, cant live without cellphone anymore ! Read More
Aliexpress to Vietnam, Anyone did this before? by bryanlam
Hey guys, If I want to purchase something off Aliexpress.com and deliver to Viet Nam, I like to know whether there are any taxes imposed on the selected items such as wall decals and electronics items? Please advise if you had ever done so on ...
Not sure what item you want to purchase but one of my friends had to pay 1.8 millions Dong (equi. US$90.00)in taxes for a pair of shooes worth "US$ 45.00" that his mom sent him from the states. In VN, they dont look the actual value of each item ... Read More
Ingredients to cook chili beans by mandynguyen
Hi guys, Planning to cook some chili beans this weekend. Would really appreciate if anyone of you guys could advise me where I can buy the following ingredients in HCMC: 1. Bushs Baked beans / Chili beans 2. Hunts Diced tomatoes 3. Chili ...
Thanks Jerry. I have been to those stores but they dont carry Bush's. Tried other options but never worked out right :) look like i will have to wait for my next visit to the states which is not till Christmas :) Read More
OB-GYN recommendations by bta87
Can anyone recommend a good OB Doc here in HCMC. Preferably closer to D2, but anywhere would be fine.
My pleasure. Read More
OB-GYN recommendations by bta87
Can anyone recommend a good OB Doc here in HCMC. Preferably closer to D2, but anywhere would be fine.
Dr. Jane Li at Family Medical Practice, Diamond Plaza, 34 Le Duan Street, District 1, HCMC. Hope this helps Mandy Read More
Ingredients to cook chili beans by mandynguyen
Hi guys, Planning to cook some chili beans this weekend. Would really appreciate if anyone of you guys could advise me where I can buy the following ingredients in HCMC: 1. Bushs Baked beans / Chili beans 2. Hunts Diced tomatoes 3. Chili ...
Thanks for your response. I did try other brands or even fresh many times and noticed that my chili beans never come out right. I must have Hunt's and Bush's :) Read More
Ingredients to cook chili beans
Hi guys, Planning to cook some chili beans this weekend. Would really appreciate if anyone of you guys could advise me where I can buy the following ingredients in HCMC: 1. Bushs Baked beans / Chili beans 2. Hunts Diced tomatoes 3. Chili ... Read More
[Question] How does commercial/retail leasing works in Saigon? by orangecake
Hi everyone! I would like to open a "tiny" shop selling baked goodies and was wondering if retail/commercial leasing is similar to the states? Here in the US, the landlord will require you to sign a 2-10 year contract (the longer the contract, the ...
Leasing contracts can be 1,2,3 years long and usually with the following general terms and conditions. 1. 3 month rent deposit (some landlords may only require 1 or two months) 2. if you terminate the contract earlier than your contract expiration ... Read More
New in HCMC, Vietnam by Steven-expat
Hello everybody!!! I have recently relocated to HCMC, Vietnam and I am glad that I found this forum. I am keen to meet other expats and locals in order to expand my network. Cheers
Welcome to Saigon - the land of fun excess. Enjoy as much as you can :) Read More
Tax Commitments by Rob56
Hi all, I'm working in Vietnam but for a company based in the UK and I'm being paid into a UK bank account. I am being "hosted" here by a Vietnamese company, but essentially all they're providing me is a desk whilst I work alongside their staff. ...
Hi, There are two cases: 1. Being VN tax resident: you must satisfy any of the following conditions: *Being present in Vietnam for 183 days or more in a calendar year or 12 consecutive months counting from the first date of your presence in ... Read More