@mtgmike
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 23 February 2013
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SOME SIGNS OF THE TIMES IN VIETNAM by goodolboy
https://e.vnexpress.net/news/food/vietnamese-man-revealed-as-buyer-of-worlds-largest-whisky-bottle-for-1-4m-4648579.html?fbclid=IwAR1tB1Xl9_9jNDGmLEc5mp2goiZoq_q6jPnlOi0cwXy1q04MRXkPpcg4FuI
Has tattooing always been as prevalent with VN ladies as it is now? Even 6-7 years ago it didn't seem as common. I do remember back then several conservative VN frowning on the idea of ladies being inked. -@Aidan in HCMCI've been here ... Read More
Question About Spousal Exemption from Work Permit Exemption
I'm trying to get paperwork set up properly in compliance with Vietnamese labor laws to do work for my wife's company. We are using a paid service to submit the application to the government.At the bottom of this message I've posted some Vietnamese ... Read More
Non-Ice Vape Juice in HCMC?
Anyone know a store that still sell vape juice with nicotine in any fruit flavors that aren't icy, iced, or menthol? Read More
Visa Entry for married spouse by peceandtranquilityforme
Following our marriage (male US citizen and female Vietnamese citizen) in Thailand, how much should a marriage visa (approximate) cost be to re-enter Vietnam? We have been quoted $700 USD. Is this a fair amount for this type of visa or less or more? ...
Are they allowing spouses to enter Vietnam now? I thought the borders were still closed, and family re-unification is not one of the exemptions to the border closure running since March 2020. Read More
Water Coming Up Floor Drain During Rain by mtgmike
The past two times it rained heavy, water came up the drain on the ground floor, a lot of it. We've been renting a house for a few years with no problem. Nobody else seems to be having a problem around us, and our water goes down the drain ...
We had some plumbers come today. They found a bunch of black cement in the pipe under the bathroom floor drain, it's the same kind of cement from the repairs done on the roof earlier this year. Looks like they came down the drain pipe from the ... Read More
Water Coming Up Floor Drain During Rain by mtgmike
The past two times it rained heavy, water came up the drain on the ground floor, a lot of it. We've been renting a house for a few years with no problem. Nobody else seems to be having a problem around us, and our water goes down the drain ...
Thanks for the detailed reply. Yeah there is an outdoor terrace on the second floor. We've also had leaks in the roof, some work was done up on top of the house earlier this year, resealing it, that area is flat. Maybe there is a problem up ... Read More
Water Coming Up Floor Drain During Rain
The past two times it rained heavy, water came up the drain on the ground floor, a lot of it. We've been renting a house for a few years with no problem. Nobody else seems to be having a problem around us, and our water goes down the drain ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
My family told me to get an app called PC Covid to get a green QR code showing vaccination status. When I attempt to set it up on my phone it takes me to a "notification access" screen a giant popup that says: "!DANGER!" Read ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
My family told me to get an app called PC Covid to get a green QR code showing vaccination status. When I attempt to set it up on my phone it takes me to a "notification access" screen a giant popup that says: "!DANGER!" Read ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
latest covid plan At the same time, authorities should soon study the regulations to apply vaccination certificates to life, such as traveling, using public services...There's no room in my Tet funds to cover certificates to life. Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
If this article is correct, whether or not you can get deliveries depends on what district you live in. Shippers to halt services in eight HCMC ... Read More
astrazenica vaccine query by andlum777
astrazenica vaccine being rolled out to some schools-any thoughts on it-have heard dubious side effects.
My ward in Go Vap got vaccinated with Astrazenaca today, including my wife and myself. There were no issues with me being a foreigner. There was no choice of vaccine. With regards to side effects, here's something from the Australian ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
I developed a tooth infection that is worsening, out in Go Vap, HCMC. The nearby clinic I typically use is closed. I found an open clinic in another district. What transport services are open right now? If I find transport, what is needed to ... Read More
Shocking but true: Internet slows with undersea cable disruptions by jayrozzetti23
Just in case you're wondering... Internet connection can slow down in Vietnam as two international undersea internet cables are either undergoing maintenance or suffering other disruptions. The Asia Pacific Gateway (APG) cable has been under ...
https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/20210720/error-occurs-on-vietnams-submarine-cable-one-week-after-repair/62167.html "Tuesday, July 20, 2021, 16:12 GMT 7 Another error has been detected along one of Vietnam’s major submarine cable ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
There was a case detected in our hem. We were told to send one resident per house within the hem for testing again today, street by street within the hem. This time they did the collection procedure inside the hem itself, smaller scale than ... Read More