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firmware replied to a thread
8 years ago
lizziechow

Insurance for S'porean living in Shunde by lizziechow

Hello, I'll be moving to Shunde in August as an ESL-teacher. My school isn't providing very good medical coverage and only very basic insurance coverage. I've been advised to get my own. I was wondering if any one would/could recommend ...

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Get SG insurance which will cover you overseas. Maybe even your current insurance package has this but you might not be aware of it. Read More

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8 years ago
lizziechow

Most cost-efficient method of remitting money back to S'pore by lizziechow

Hello, I'm from S'pore, and will be moving to Shunde soon. My salary will be paid in RMB. I read several articles online that the Chinese government imposes rather strict regulations on outgoing currency, and foreigners face the challenge ...

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Hi From as far as I know in SG we can draw the money which we put into China bank. The acct in SG even if its the same bank does not mean they are linked. Bank laws differ from country to country so they will be considered separate. If you employed ... Read More

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8 years ago
Alienfink

Looking for expats to hang out in Huizhou by Alienfink

I am looking to make friends in China and to hang out.

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The place I am staying there is a supermarket. Also there is a Walmart that has imported items. Shenzhen is about 1hr bus ride away if really need something extraordinary. Just went to HK and its seems there are 4 ports. Don't know the route so ... Read More

firmware replied to a thread
8 years ago
Alienfink

How to start as an english tutor by Alienfink

Hi my wifes(Chinese) friends have asked me to help them with their english , with things like the grammer and the pronunciation , a tutor as you would say . how would you begin with this ?? please could anyone give me some tips ..PS I am not a ...

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I used to teach English years ago while living in Vietnam. I understand where you're coming from. I taught structure formal way of teaching English. It does not work as they are not preparing to take exams or required to write papers. What I ... Read More

firmware replied to a thread
8 years ago
Alienfink

Looking for expats to hang out in Huizhou by Alienfink

I am looking to make friends in China and to hang out.

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Hi guys I have been in Huizhou for 2 months now. I love the food here its great and I have even tried the streetfood here (still OK). I am still trying to learn how to get around using the bus system, its hard since I cannot read Chinese characters. ... Read More

firmware replied to a thread
9 years ago
keno2

tet gift ideas for gf's family by keno2

Question for the locals here. Have only just started dating this girl for about 2 months. Any ideas for tet gifts to give to her family. I have not met them and don't intend to yet. Will just give it to her to give to them. I'm thinking ...

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Usually money. Cash is King else advise is something that cannot be found in Vietnam like medicated oil from overseas (Made in Singapore) or something like that. Expensive tea? That is usually a welcomed item or a bottle of Chivas. Read More

firmware replied to a thread
9 years ago
j5uh

Where would be the best place to find web and ios developers in HCM? by j5uh

Looking to build a network and potentially create a business to farm out work to HCM. Any advice as to where I can find good developers? Also any advice for a new startup in HCM for an American?

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Hi I have been doing the same thing as you have for a couple of years in HCMC. I manage to find a team of people I have worked with on a long term basis they seem to understand how things work outside of VN especially documentation. I wouldnt ... Read More