@Seniordogsg46
Malaysian expat in Vietnam
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34 posts
About me
Malaysian
Lives in Ho chi minh
Registration: 23 January 2013
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Is there a love between a foreign older man and a vietnamese girl by wind1989
I am 25 years old and I graduated and I had a job in there. I met an older man 55 years old in UK in the foreign forum. When I meet him in the first time,he is very kind with me because he help me improve the English skill and I do not pay anything ...
Lots of people confuse love with infatuation. But at a young age, its pure innocence and ignorance. Love, like someone said is pure action and commitment. Love when it lasts, should lead to marriage and not at other aims. The dating and courting ... Read More
Open a personal bank account - Comparison of banks offers by TuanSgn
Hello all, I am looking to open a personal bank account, which can be managed easily by internet or phone and that provides me a debit card. There are other people in this case so I want to make a post that can be updated with your experience. You ...
I just opened account with Techcombank. Mainly because they gave a Visa Debit card that can be used internationally, min monthly average of 50 K dong; no fees at ATM and staffed with a cheerful manager whom I am comfortable with. Read More
What business possibility? by Whereabouts88
Just wondering what is a business that a foreigner can do, that is not already cornered and covered by the brilliant locals??
The point is when you import stuff, it has to go through THE CUSTOMS, that's where 'palm greasing' takes place, phai khong? What about a floral bouquet business or a franchised snacks together with service outlets? We city folks know next to nothing ... Read More
Teacher experiences by ancientpathos
Greetings, I am interested in the good, bad and ugly experiences people have had in Vietnam. I have decided to act productive by getting a TESOL and look for a position. My CV includes college degree, secondary certification and 3 years of ...
Having had such a lucrative post in the Bangkok University, why did you decide to leave? You thought this was a greener pasture? Sorry, mate, this economy is centrally controlled and capitalism, as you were taught, does not technically hold water in ... Read More
A Topic for Parents who want to find friends for kid. by archvn
Dear All, I have 2 children my daughter 9 years old and a son 2,5 yo looking for friends Expats and Vietnamese . She can speak English . We can make a group of international friends and Vietnamese , meet up and play together . My House is large ...
Hi Response your message, sounds interesting. I have a daughter 11 y.o. attending the Singapore International School. She is presently on holidays till 19 August. Would like to know the location of your house, as if its too far, we may not know the ... Read More
Och! I got hit by a motorbike today! by Donysisi
It hit on my left leg first and then scratch on my right leg while I cross the street without traffic light. I saw the guy drove bike with one hand, he didn't turn back but accelerate away. I didn't Feel much pain at first, so Didn't care it much. ...
When you cross the streets, take extra caution. Red lights here also mean 'go' to many many of them idiotic motor-cyclists! Well, you may be man, but I would rather preserve my life for my family's sake than risk it to look at the beauties. Anyway, ... Read More
anyone know where to buy quality vitamins and herbal supplements here? by adrock
can anyone tell me where theres a gnc or similar place in saigon?? or a place geared towards bodybuilding? i need some amino acids and other supplements, specifically i need L tyrosine and 5 HTP. i prefer one thats not gnc actually?? better ...
There are some good vitamins and Soy and Whey Protein supplements at Luke's Pharmacy located at Crescent Plaza near Crescent Mall in district 7, hope that helps.. Read More
Daily life & culture by LTKS
Hi all, I am doing a course on different cultures and their practices and have chosen Vietnam to write my paper on. As part of my research, I need to obtain information on the following:- (1) Languages - Apart from Vietnamese, which is the ...
If you come from overseas then bring along something that is well- known in your nation, maybe food item etc. Read More
You don't speak Vietnamese here, don't speak at all by Donysisi
"can you speak English?". "no( in Vietnamese)" "speak French?". "no, but my great-grandfather can" "can i speak to him?". "sure, he's outside" I find out he is indeed there, just in the ...
Donysisi : To my understanding, the Chinese here simply means Cantonese. They are the majority in district 5 and all the way to Cholon. The restaurants there are sometimes manned by people who speak Cantonese only. Mandarin is foreign language to ... Read More
What is it called? by Seniordogsg46
Appreciate if someone could supply Vietnamese names for following foods Lettuce ; Spinach ; beef for stewing ; Belly Pork ; pork knuckles ; Cam on
Kana812 : your versions seem to be closer. Belly pork is more certain called ba roi rut su and lettuce also seem familiar. Also what is thit Bo xao and is beef for stewing called Bo la gu? Thanks for help Read More
What is it called?
Appreciate if someone could supply Vietnamese names for following foods Lettuce ; Spinach ; beef for stewing ; Belly Pork ; pork knuckles ; Cam on Read More
Daily life & culture by LTKS
Hi all, I am doing a course on different cultures and their practices and have chosen Vietnam to write my paper on. As part of my research, I need to obtain information on the following:- (1) Languages - Apart from Vietnamese, which is the ...
All these data and information easily available on Wiki and US or Australian Embassy reports on Vietnam. Shouldn't 'research' be you finding out things yourself?? These days search engines are uncountable! Read More
Baby formula- what brands are available? by Haras20
We are from the USA and I have a son who is still on formula. Is American formula available in vietnam? He drinks enfamil. What about diapers? We use pampers.
Luke's Pharmacy in Cresent Mall (district 7) has the brand Pediasure and this is quite popular in S.E. Asia. Read More
Protein powder by kimevelin
Hi all, I am living in Vietnam, and well-known the products here are often fake. My question is where can I buy protein (soy) powder with reliable and good quality. Thanks, Kim
You can buy 100 percent Whey powder protein imported from USA at Luke's Pharmacy located at Cresent Mall in district 7. Prices are under 1 million dongs for about 2 lbs. weight Read More
New to Ho Chi Minh by MisaSmith
Hi guys, My husband and I just moved in to Saigon. I got transferred with my job and work in the hospitality industry. I am from Slovakia, my husband is English and we have just moved in to Saigon after 3 years in Dubai where I was transferred ...
Dubai is utterly dependent on expats to run the system. its more relaxed over here and time is rubberised. Forget about terms like 'efficiency' and work-oriented, as these do not matter so much. But whether a relationship with work mates will deepen ... Read More