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Hongma1975

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American expat in Vietnam

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Lives in Hanoi

Registration: 10 April 2014

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Hongma1975 replied to a thread
9 years ago
harry110

Divorce in Vietnam by harry110

Hello, My wife and I married in Vietnam in 2006 but we never live together because she wants to live in Vietnam only so, I came to visit her every year in Vietnam but at in the end our married is doesn't work any more, the last time we met ...

Hongma1975

I agree with the reply here. Ask her to get the divore paper so you can sign at your country Without your signature,she cannot marry anybody. Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
VietnamVenice3260

Visa Extension by VietnamVenice3260

Hello gang ! Okay I am coming into country to meet a lady , and we may just tie the knot ... well it is the plan . Mother says save money , ah yes that . Well the straight and skinny is that I might become a husband and if I do marry ... HOW would ...

Hongma1975

Once you and her apply for the marriage license, you can apply for your visa extension coz it will take at least 1 month to get the marriage license. Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Pablo Raul

Paying rent from international bank account by Pablo Raul

A question for anyone who pays rent by international bank transfer..... My bank doesn't allow transfer in VND -- I can transfer to Vietnam, but just not in VND. My landlord wants VND. Anyone encountered a similar scenario and have any advice? I ...

Hongma1975

I have both a dollar and a VND accounts at BiDV, Hanoi branch, hoan kiem lake. transfer money to dollar account from oversea, then move it to the VND account.then you pay your rent by bank transfer . Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Pablo Raul

Paying rent from international bank account by Pablo Raul

A question for anyone who pays rent by international bank transfer..... My bank doesn't allow transfer in VND -- I can transfer to Vietnam, but just not in VND. My landlord wants VND. Anyone encountered a similar scenario and have any advice? I ...

Hongma1975

Vietnamese people cannot have an account in USD at any bank . I use ATM to withdraw money in VND to pay rent and other things It is expensive but it is the only way I know. I just open at BiDV 2 accounts in VND and USD(I'm from USA). So now I ... Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
XavierPham

Venture Capital - Up to $500k to invest in a business by XavierPham

Hi All, I am a private venture capitalist, my core business is property development, however, looking to diversify in Vietnam. I have a private fund of $200k to $500k to investment into any new or existing business, as long as return on investment ...

Hongma1975

I don't know the address of this gathering yet. May be I can forward the invitation to your email address. Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
XavierPham

Venture Capital - Up to $500k to invest in a business by XavierPham

Hi All, I am a private venture capitalist, my core business is property development, however, looking to diversify in Vietnam. I have a private fund of $200k to $500k to investment into any new or existing business, as long as return on investment ...

Hongma1975

Hi Xavier: I'm Lucian, Vietnamese American, engineer/entrepreneur, living in Hanoi. Next Friday 6.1.2025, there will be a big meeting of startup companies in Hanoi. Myself I start a company(123L,), language education for children. Best ... Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
XavierPham

Venture Capital - Up to $500k to invest in a business by XavierPham

Hi All, I am a private venture capitalist, my core business is property development, however, looking to diversify in Vietnam. I have a private fund of $200k to $500k to investment into any new or existing business, as long as return on investment ...

Hongma1975

Hi Xavier: I'm Lucian, Vietnamese American, engineer/entrepreneur, living in Hanoi. Next Friday 6.1.2025, there will be a big meeting of startup companies in Hanoi. Myself I start a company(123L,), language education for children. Best ... Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Gphillips

Visa extension by Gphillips

I have a 90 day, multiple entry, C-1 visa for Vietnam. It is valid through 04 Feb. I need a one month extension to 04 Mar 2015. Unaware of the rule changes I went to the local travel agency for an extension on 06 Jan. No can do! Went to the ...

Hongma1975

I'm a foreigner in Hanoi. It is true that you cannot get Amy extension after your 90 days visa expires due to new visa rules changes in 2015. But I never heard about the 30 days before reentry. I have to check this 30 days reentry rule at ... Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
viv118

travelling to Hanoi on new year eve by viv118

Hi there, we will spend our new year in hanoi. Just wondering if there's anyone willing to help us or advice us on our trip planning? Dozen thanks!

Hongma1975

It is a 4 days holiday this New Year . Schools, gov offices will be closed but hotels, restaurants, street food, buese are opened, etc. Only Lunar new year in Feb2015 there will be problems for tourists. Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
viv118

travelling to Hanoi on new year eve by viv118

Hi there, we will spend our new year in hanoi. Just wondering if there's anyone willing to help us or advice us on our trip planning? Dozen thanks!

Hongma1975

I can help or advise you during your trip to Hanoi.I live inside the old quarter, hoan kiem lake.Lucian. Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Clara cerdan

French girl looking for english/ american friend to practice english by Clara cerdan

Hi there, I'm a 21 y o french girl currently living in Hanoi and I'm looking for English/australian/american friends to hang out with and improve my english. I'm a french teacher here in Vietnam so if you want to learn/practice french it's fine too ...

Hongma1975

I'm Vietnamese -American man, can speak a little French.living near Hoan Kiem lake.If you like we can meet at Hoan Kiem lake. Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
loan nguyenk

help me check english grammar for the article.thanks a lot by loan nguyenk

I know it is quite long,but please help me as much as possible.Im very thankful for your help.its my mid-term test here it is: Microsoft removes 1,500 fake application on Windows Store The American tech firms represents tough action to protect ...

Hongma1975

Yes, there are many mistakes, but I don't know how to correct for you. Email me your article to ***" and will email back you a correted version. Lucian Hanoi Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
peterpan75

Vietnamese Passport by peterpan75

Hi All, I was wondering if some experts with factual knowledge can help me out. I am moving to Hanoi in a couple months. At this time, I have a 5 year visa extension that runs out in 2016. I believe with this extension, I can renew at the local ...

Hongma1975

I'm also a Vietnamese- American trying to get a vietnamese passport in Hanoi. The vietnamese immigration in Hanoi told me to apply in the US.This office won't accept my application in Hanoi. Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
jen.schnee

teaching in vietnam with a masters degree by jen.schnee

I am currently living and working as an english teacher in south korea but am looking to move to vietnam. I have a masters degree and teaching experience but no teaching certificate. That was not a problem when getting a job in south korea but ...

Hongma1975

If you are white and female, you should not have any problem. I have a master and a Tesol certificate coz I'm not white . Read More

Hongma1975 replied to a thread
10 years ago
Vagabondone

Marital ransom..... Is it normal in VN? by Vagabondone

Just curious if it is common practice in Vietnam if when there is marital discourse that ransom is demanded as a condition of reconciliation? Have a friend who got sideways with his wife. She booted him to the curb. He is not allowed to return until ...

Hongma1975

I'm vietnamse so I understand this situation.It is not random , but saving face. May be your friend is too frugal and his wife needs to show off ! Read More