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Korean expat in Vietnam

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Korean

Lives in Ho Chi Minh

Speaks English, Mandarin, Fujian Dialect, Korean, Vietnamese

Registration: 24 March 2011

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kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
TC0088

Huế accent. by TC0088

I would like to brush up on my Vietnamese with the Huế accent. Yes, I do have a lot of time on my hand. :proud Seriously, I do find the accent very therapeutic.

kool

i freaking love hue food that's for sure!! Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
Pandagao

How much do you tip the masseuse by Pandagao

I feel confused about how much should I tip the massage girl, I tip 50.000vnd for 1 hour foot massage, and 100.000vnd for 1 hour body massage.The salon Quynh in Q2 only charges 90.000vnd/hour for foot massage and 70.000/hour body massage. lots of ...

kool

you tip 500k - 1mil only if you are in a decent KTV / Nightclub.. not a massage parlor.. Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
NashCat

Coffee at Starbucks in Saigon sucks and expensive! by NashCat

Coffee and cappucino at Starbucks not the same as in Canada or States. Prices are expensive. What do they put in it, nuoc mam??

kool

Well I moved here from Seattle where even the percolated gas station coffee was fantasticyea local roadside coffee is fantastic...just need to tell them to go easy on the condensed milk, they can get awfully sweet even for a sweet tooth like me..lol Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
NashCat

Coffee at Starbucks in Saigon sucks and expensive! by NashCat

Coffee and cappucino at Starbucks not the same as in Canada or States. Prices are expensive. What do they put in it, nuoc mam??

kool

haven't tried starbucks here in saigon, and looking at the reviews, i think i'm better off not trying it... lol Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
bryanlam

Aliexpress to Vietnam, Anyone did this before? by bryanlam

Hey guys, If I want to purchase something off Aliexpress.com and deliver to Viet Nam, I like to know whether there are any taxes imposed on the selected items such as wall decals and electronics items? Please advise if you had ever done so on ...

kool

I have bought a few things from dx.com and had then shipped to Vietnam. I've always been charged import duty which averaged around 25%. They have free shipping through ems but some items took 3 months to arrive in Phan Thiet from Hong Kong / ... Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
bnvmri943

Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943

Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...

kool

Guys, Thank you for the reply and support! After lengthy discussion with my wife. Now she agreed draft an agreement stating how much $$$ I had loan to her and get signed officially. However I have a few question that I need your advice. 1. Who ... Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
mr_monotone

DJ Software by mr_monotone

Does anyone know a good place to buy DJ softwareor dj equipment here in HCMC? I'm looking for Virtual DJ or something like that. Looking to get into Dj'ing. Ant help would be great! Thanks

kool

That site is great. Is it an online store only or do they have an actual store?most have an actual store..u should be abe to locate the store address if you browse the products Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
mr_monotone

DJ Software by mr_monotone

Does anyone know a good place to buy DJ softwareor dj equipment here in HCMC? I'm looking for Virtual DJ or something like that. Looking to get into Dj'ing. Ant help would be great! Thanks

kool

Well now that I found some software I need to buy a sound card so I can have multiple audio outputs. Does anyone know where I can buy a sound card?same here - vatgia.com/home/quicksearch.php?keyword=m-audio Read More

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11 years ago
bnvmri943

Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943

Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...

kool

Kool, I am 52 years old, I have a daughter 27 and a son 24, how much longer should I wait to find the RIght One.One of the reasons I never got married, it is harder to get out of then just living together.would have helped if you rephrased it as ... Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
bnvmri943

Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943

Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...

kool

One of the reasons I never got married, it is harder to get out of then just living together.it just means you are not ready for it or have not met some1 whom you plan on staying together for the rest of your life dude.. Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
bnvmri943

Owner Properties in Vietnam by bnvmri943

We had a discussion with one of our expat member here. I would need advice on foreigners owning properties. I was told we cant any properties? It that so? When my wife bought a piece of land in Danang. I was ask to sign a document stating that I ...

kool

And yes, all land in Vietnam belongs to the state. :)No. All land belong to the PEOPLE, but the State administer the allocation for use of the land.and the state adminster has the right to take it back on reasonable grounds and that the tenant ... Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
Ng0720

Is dangerous ! by Ng0720

I was in D2 today,and I saw a thief wanted to steal a white female's bag,so I went and tell this woman to be careful,and the thief send a "greeting"to me...that is fun....

kool

Thief can have whatever he wants. Not worth your life over such trivial material possessions. That's why I don't carry much of anything on me. But if he threatens my girl he's going to get a beating.If you do beat a thief, is that illegal in ... Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
thuy.le

There is a trustworthy Vietnam, for sure by thuy.le

Hi everyone, Recently I met a French girl from this forum. We ate and talked happily for about two hours. Then I asked her to go (she on her bike, me on my bike) around there to take a look at two resorts. She worked in tourism, so I thought it was ...

kool

No need to stress out thuy.. it happens even in modern cities and countries. I'm sure your french friend also felt guilty and somewhat dismay after she realized your good intentions. Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
bnvmri943

Vietnam Divorce Law on Properties by bnvmri943

Hi fella expats, I had posted this question before this afternoon on Owner properties in Vietnam. I understand that both properties its to be divided 50%-50% in a case of a divorce. How about if she has a 100% ownership of a company. Does also ...

kool

good luck clement.. and i hope you manage to talk it out with your going to be ex-wife. Read More

kool replied to a thread
11 years ago
bnvmri943

Owner Properties in Vietnam by bnvmri943

We had a discussion with one of our expat member here. I would need advice on foreigners owning properties. I was told we cant any properties? It that so? When my wife bought a piece of land in Danang. I was ask to sign a document stating that I ...

kool

Kool, you can buy apartments now, have been able to for years. The new law is about buying houses and land, but you never own the land as the state owns it all.The problem now is not about getting Expats or foreigners to buy apartments or lands. The ... Read More