Carter Lim
Chinese expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 16 August 2016
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Cycling or basketball? by Blas Martinez
Hi all :) I live in saigon and would like to do some cycling routes and/or play basketball. Any routes or places to play that you can recommend? Also looking for people to ride or play with in case anyone is interested. Thank you for your ...
Hi Blas I got a bike ride randomly in saigon,mostly in vo van kiet street or pham van dong street.. Indeed it;s unlike to ride it comfortably here.. pls let me know if have another route. I;d like to join in as well thanks Read More
Looking to learn Mandarin by remawe
Does anyone know a good Mandarin tutor or class? Thanks!
Hi there I know one place offer english course , chinese and vietnamese as well. just knew from wechat. if you want to know , i could pass info to you . don;t hesitate to contact me if you want to practice Chinese. cheers Read More
Opening a bank account as a 'tourist' by Guestposter33
Good Day Everyone, I'll be staying somewhat long-term in Saigon and am hoping to open a bank account. However, I'm here on a tourist visa and not currently employed. I have an HSBC account in Canada and had hoped I could simply open an ...
Hi try to go with Vietcombank, Read More
Attestation from Chinese Consulate/Embassy by senwl
Has anyone here done any kind of document attestation from the Chinese consulate in HCM (or their embassy in Hanoi)? I couldn't find any information on their consulate and embassy websites. A couple of local agents told me that the Chinese ...
Hi I am a Chinese citizen who residing in HCM . As i knew: Attestation document in Chinese HCM consulate is only the document you will use in China . Not in Vietnam. And indeed you could and should find agents in China provide both ... Read More
Visa Extension adivse??? by nswnudge
Hello all My current visa gonna be expired next month together with my 1 year old daughter's, what options do we have for a visa extension? our status as follow: -Wife is vietnamese Citizen, but we dont have a Vietnamese Marriage Certificate ...
Agree what you mentioned here. Feeling exhausted when dealing or facing those officer... Even i knew the visa Extension fee is only $10 while agent charge around $70-$80 or even higher. But Corruption everywhere in VN, The most obviously proof ... Read More
Looking for a place to play Basketball in Saigon! by Makoto Kai
Hi, does anyone know places to play basketball in Saigon? and I'll be glad if we can play together! thanks!
Hi Kai as i knew court for free.. 1 at masteri thao dien ,D2 have court for free 1 at le tuan street .D1, (it's also with a football yard) 1 at san van dong hoa lu, D1 (This is a playground but with kids..) Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
Hi sam Got it. wish you everything goes smoothly here .~~ :D Read More
Mui Ne thieving traffic cops by Thaiger
Every single guests says they get stopped and scammed by thieving cops in Mui Ne. No where else in Vietnam. Now, they are asking 4-5 million bribe from each foreigner. Is there any way to report/ stop these corrupt, thieving , crooked Mui Ne cops?
~~you should have record .then report..indeed i have no idea where to report .. Read More
Opening a bank account? Anyone declared over $5000 at the airport? by sam4d
Hi everyone, 1) Before posting here, I tried to research about these 2 topics but they seem to be outdated news. So, I'm going to HCMC in July to make a big order "stock clothes & shoes", several containers worth of goods. I ...
Hi There Have you solved anything ? I'd like to share my experience to . I am a chinese citizen . Government now only allow me to remit 10k USD per time after july. 1 I have remitted 45k USD before JULY for purchasing 1st apartment here ... Read More
Banking by E52
Anyone share some banking info? Such as can I go to a bank and withdraw $ from my stateside account monthly, and fees to conduct the transaction. Thanks in advance for any help.
Hi there. you cannot withdraw USD directly by ATM machine but VND. If want to withdraw USD. only remit money USD from oversea to local USD account . It;s simple to apply an VCB(Vietcombank) USD account with passport and visa. The fee will be ... Read More
Visa Extension adivse??? by nswnudge
Hello all My current visa gonna be expired next month together with my 1 year old daughter's, what options do we have for a visa extension? our status as follow: -Wife is vietnamese Citizen, but we dont have a Vietnamese Marriage Certificate ...
Hi there. you should go to pham ngu lao ask for tourist agent . they could help you for your case. for my own case. i went to Entry bureau for extension . they rejected to extend for me but asked me to applied from tourist agent not sure if it;s ... Read More
Herschel Co. Shops in Saigon by MiaElizaga
Hello everyone! I'm desperately looking for a Herschel Co. retailer around Saigon. I've been to Crescent Mall, Vincom, Balo vndx, balohoanghien, Shooz and mia.vn but still can't find the bag I want. Do you know any shops unmentioned ...
Hi I am working in accessories area for backpack & hangbag. Herschel is our customer indeed have factory making them product . Which kind of bag You want? Maybe I could help find it Read More