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dlewis516

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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Registration: 21 May 2015

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dlewis516 created a thread
last year

I need an International Driver Permit

Hello All,I have a valid New York Drivers License and will be renting a car in Italy and Greece in 2 months. I have been living in Vn for the past 9 years and have a TRC. I would like to obtain an IDP (here in Vietnam) before I leave for Europe. I ... Read More

dlewis516 replied to a thread
2 years ago
Bill2014

Transfer Money out of Vietnam With Transferwise by Bill2014

Is this possible. I transferred into Vietnamese bank account from UK high street bank very easily bypassing the RIPPOFF bank charges from the UK banks.( They really are lowlife SCUM ) Just wondering if anyone has done it the other way from ...

dlewis516

If I want to transfer around 10,000 USD from my Chase account in New York to my dollar account here in VietcomBank (HCMC). Which service would have the lowest fee for this transfer? Wise, SWIFT, other? Read More

dlewis516 created a thread
2 years ago

Fastest express delivery from US

Hi all,I need to send a drivers license from Long Island, New York to myself here in HCMC. Can anyone recommend the fastest, easiest service available (UPS, DHL, FedEx, etc?) to get this done? Can I receive within 1 week of sending ... Read More

dlewis516 created a thread
2 years ago

Vietnamese health insurance coverage

I do not have any medical insurance in Vietnam and thought at the very least I should get the Vietnamese government health insurance.  I was told that anyone can get it by going to a local post office and signing up.  That sounds too easy ... Read More

dlewis516 replied to a thread
3 years ago
sgndep

Transferwise by sgndep

Hi guys, A question about transferwise. Is it possible to receive a payment from Europe in euro and then send to my local bank. Or safer to let my Vietnam partner do all the admin and then transfer to her account. She's a Vietnam national. ...

dlewis516

Hi guys, So there is a lot of information here, but I am a bit confused. I want to transfer $20,000 from my New York Chase account to my dollar denominated Vietcombank account here. Is this a straightforward operation with WISE, or should I use ... Read More

dlewis516 replied to a thread
4 years ago
dlewis516

mailing credit cards to Vietnam by dlewis516

i have 2 credit cards (receipt has not been confirmed yet) waiting for me in New Jersey. Can anyone recommend the safest way of getting them to me in Saigon without paying excessive shipping, duty, etc. I was told to be wary of ordinary postal ...

dlewis516

thank you one and all - at least now i know what my options are and that there is a reasonable probability of success..! Read More

dlewis516 created a thread
4 years ago

mailing credit cards to Vietnam

i have 2 credit cards (receipt has not been confirmed yet) waiting for me in New Jersey. Can anyone recommend the safest way of getting them to me in Saigon without paying excessive shipping, duty, etc. I was told to be wary of ordinary postal ... Read More

dlewis516 replied to a thread
5 years ago
singhakanksha01

Female dermatologist by singhakanksha01

Hello everyone Can anyone help me suggesting good dermatologist in HCMC, preferably female Thanks

dlewis516

Hi, I also am looking for a qood quality, affordable dermatologist in HCMC ( no preference for gender). Can you provide any guidance? Thanks! Dane Read More

dlewis516 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nedd

A RESTAURANT ADVISE PLEASE by Nedd

I have some top level VIP customers, I want to invite them to dinner and looking for a really LUXURY and Very Good Looking Restaurant. But I don't want to waste budget in an EXTREME EXPENSIVE one also. I mean Expensive is okay, just don't ...

dlewis516

At Bui: what I have had there and have thought is excellent: fried spring rolls , honey-glazed chicken, pork riblets. I have had some other dishes there which are "merely" very good. The rooftop is very nice... Read More

dlewis516 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nedd

A RESTAURANT ADVISE PLEASE by Nedd

I have some top level VIP customers, I want to invite them to dinner and looking for a really LUXURY and Very Good Looking Restaurant. But I don't want to waste budget in an EXTREME EXPENSIVE one also. I mean Expensive is okay, just don't ...

dlewis516

what I have had there and have thought is excellent: fried spring rolls , honey-glazed chicken, pork riblets. I have had some other dishes there which are "merely" very good. Read More

dlewis516 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Nedd

A RESTAURANT ADVISE PLEASE by Nedd

I have some top level VIP customers, I want to invite them to dinner and looking for a really LUXURY and Very Good Looking Restaurant. But I don't want to waste budget in an EXTREME EXPENSIVE one also. I mean Expensive is okay, just don't ...

dlewis516

1. SH Garden - across the street from Rex Hotel - take funky elevator to great rooftop setting, delicious Vn food 2. Quan Bui - delicious, great Vn food, modest portions; eat on rooftop 17A Ngo Van Nam http://quan-bui.com/wp/ ... Read More

dlewis516 replied to a thread
7 years ago
Careena

Set up English tuition centre by Careena

Hi I'm a foreigner and like to set up the above mentioned center at Tự Duc. I have a Vietnamese Friend who doesn't mind to be my business partner. But we have no clues for company registration and procedures includes capital Outlay for ...

dlewis516

Are you looking to be in DANANG? Are you a certified teacher? Read More

dlewis516 replied to a thread
8 years ago
dlewis516

I am looking for a professional electrician in HCMC by dlewis516

I just moved into a new apartment in Binh Thanh and I need someone to professionally install some new wall outlets, as well as a couple of ceiling lamps. Does anyone have any leads on a neat professional electrician who works at reasonable rates? ...

dlewis516

Yes/ I was trying to avoid those.... Read More

dlewis516 replied to a thread
8 years ago
dlewis516

I am looking for a professional electrician in HCMC by dlewis516

I just moved into a new apartment in Binh Thanh and I need someone to professionally install some new wall outlets, as well as a couple of ceiling lamps. Does anyone have any leads on a neat professional electrician who works at reasonable rates? ...

dlewis516

The lesson being: if it isn't in writing, don't believe it. Read More

dlewis516 replied to a thread
8 years ago
dlewis516

I am looking for a professional electrician in HCMC by dlewis516

I just moved into a new apartment in Binh Thanh and I need someone to professionally install some new wall outlets, as well as a couple of ceiling lamps. Does anyone have any leads on a neat professional electrician who works at reasonable rates? ...

dlewis516

And when I bought the apartment )1.5 years before it was to be delivered, I was told that I would have the opportunity to make additions or changes before it was delivered. That was total bull shit. It was delivered with a wall more than 12 m ... Read More