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Lives in HCMC

Registration: 20 July 2013

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danhask replied to a thread
6 years ago
hellothere2018

! Vietnamese come here by hellothere2018

Hello! What Vietnamese people think about Americans in 2018? Do they like Americans\neutral\dislike them? You can answer really short, like + (like) or - (dislike). PLEASE I REALLY NEED YOUR SINCERE THOUGHTS, brothers. PLEASE.

danhask

Let's face it. This has to one of the most stupid questions I've seen on here in my 8 years since I've come to Vietnam. It's a loaded question trying to stir up trouble. Ok. Time to move on. Read More

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6 years ago
gobot

Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam by gobot

Article of interest to expats. "Fleeing" is hyperbole, and only offers speculation about why banks are leaving/divesting. Foreign Banks Fleeing Viet Nam

danhask

I just saw this article online. Perhaps things are as bad as they seem. https://e.vnexpress.net/news/business/economy/fitch-upgrades-vietnamese-banks-ratings-thanks-to-positive-outlook-3717492.html Read More

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6 years ago
KennyNguyen

How do you adjust to the vietnamese people when they keep on staring? by KennyNguyen

Hi I'm a viet also but I live in the U.S. I always go and visit my family and saigon but when I go out with them I come upon staring vietnamese people. I have all the respect and love for vietnam and culture and its people but it makes me feel ...

danhask

I have lived in Vietnam for almost 8 years now. Yes, many people stare at me just like many Americans stare at others that are a bit different from them. I can't say I've ever felt the emotions of hate from anyone here towards me. In ... Read More

danhask replied to a thread
7 years ago
aspiresa10

Property Prices and Best Expat Area to Settle by aspiresa10

Hi All, Within the next six months I am planning on Traveling back to Vietnam to find a property to buy for future retirement. My Budget will be around $100,000.00 (AUD) I am looking for either a 1,2 or 3 bedroom apartment if Coastal town ocean ...

danhask

I love the know it all people such as yourself who thinks he knows all of the answers. Read More

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7 years ago
Thaiger

"double-booking" charged twice for flights by Thaiger

so my bank says ive been charged. airline says there was a problem Ive had this before, Airasia told me to talk to their non-english speaking thai staff and decided charging me twice for the same flight was right n proper. just wait 24 hrs till ...

danhask

I flew with them. I don't think it's the airline but who you book it with. Read More

danhask replied to a thread
7 years ago
GuestPoster3582

Possible job for expats by GuestPoster3582

I wonder if I can find any job as a QC manager on Vietnam factories working with foregn markets. And if there are any factories near Nha Trang? I have 10 year experience working with Chinese factories and QC was a part of my job responsobolity.

danhask

responsibility foreign Read More

danhask replied to a thread
7 years ago
ralphnhatrang

Bans in primary school English classes by ralphnhatrang

More action by those more interested in rules rather than ...

danhask

This was probably voted on by those who own their own private English centers. It should help the private schools become even more popular. The poor kids are the ones that will suffer. Read More

danhask replied to a thread
7 years ago
villanova

what do you arm yourself with at home? by villanova

what item/object (if any) would you/ do you use to protect yourselves at home (suggest if you have good method or item, we could all learn a little ( : )? in the movies guys always have baseball bats but since i've never played the sport, i ...

danhask

We have an excellent dog outside. When it barks you check out why. In addition, we have 6 security cameras. The baseball bats are cool if there're not just sitting around for someone to beat you to death with them. Read More

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7 years ago
Ngvyen

Australian Citizen want to join VN's armed forces by Ngvyen

Pretty much as the title says, I'm 23 years old currently studying fulltime. I have always had an inkling to join the military just for a taste however due to personal reasons, I would much rather enlist in the country of my background's ...

danhask

Hello, I'm curious when Vietnam no longer became a communist country? Read More

danhask replied to a thread
9 years ago
TorranceAZ

Place to stay between 6-14 Feb 2016 by TorranceAZ

I am an American with career as Director of real estate & construction management. I am planning to come from Vietnam to Myanmar between 6-14 of Feb 2016 to explore opportunities. I am not comfortable staying at a hotel and looking for a room ...

danhask

It would probably help if you said where you were visiting in Vietnam. Read More

danhask replied to a thread
9 years ago
thuy4tien

Does anyone know if new changes to Vietnam VISA law? by thuy4tien

Just heard on the news that Americans living in Vietnam can get a ONE YEAR VISA renewal instead of a standard 3 months renewal. Hate the hassle of renewing every 3 months!! Anyone know if the new law has been implemented yet? If not, ...

danhask

I was told that I had this option 3 months ago. Read More

danhask replied to a thread
9 years ago
Niles72

Living and doing business in Vietnam by Niles72

Hello everyone, My name is Niels, I am from Denmark. Currently travelling in South East Asia and working online. I run a webagency. I am considering a more permanent base, and I hope it could be Vietnam. Have been visiting the country before, and it ...

danhask

What exactly does your business do? Read More

danhask replied to a thread
9 years ago
saigonese

google chromecast? by saigonese

Does any one here know where I can buy the Chromecast here? Thanks!

danhask

I have 2 extras that I had brought back from America. Read More

danhask replied to a thread
10 years ago
verenavaleria

Meetup for Expat entrepreneurs by verenavaleria

Hi, I will be in HCMC until the 8.1. and just wanted to exchange some ideas and chitchat with fellow souls. I would provide the space, so that we do not have to pay for one (my place is in district one near Hi Ba Trung). Just bring along something ...

danhask

I'm interested, but I have limited time to meet in the evenings. Read More

danhask replied to a thread
10 years ago
andyshinyi

Business partners by andyshinyi

Hi Everybody: I am Andy from Vietnam and is now working for a Korean company which produce PE foams used for: bags, furnitures, construction, heat insulation..etc.. now i want to do this business my own but dont have enough capital. i have lot of ...

danhask

I guess I don't understand why the companies wouldn't buy this product themselves. I thought your business was producing a product to sell. It seems a bit odd to me. Read More