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last year
deligosginaline

Primary school for Filipino in district 2 by deligosginaline

Guys is there a school near district 2. Private school for I think I cannot afford the international school.Name of school and cost per year. other fees.thanks

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What would be your max budget inc transpiration and food Read More

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last year
paj1ney

Moving to ho chi minh for a month by paj1ney

hello,i was wondering if anyone could help me?my partner and i do a fly in and fly out job and want to live in ho chi minh a month at a time.is there one bedroom apartments that we could rent for one month at a time?. we were thinking around 13 ...

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Hey OB I missed the clue on their price range!just like when someone ask you cost in Vietnam I think it all relates to how hard you worked in the first 2/3 of your life. but I really don’t like to advise anyone so I will be silent. Read More

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interblag

Any way for an expat to own a boat? by interblag

Hi all, just joined, my wife and I are new to Saigon. Is there any way for an expat to own a boat here? I've got dreams of exploring the waterways and eventually taking longer trips, perhaps even up the mighty Mekong. Am open to getting any ...

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Have you tried contacting any marinas inHcmc? Read More

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last year
paj1ney

Moving to ho chi minh for a month by paj1ney

hello,i was wondering if anyone could help me?my partner and i do a fly in and fly out job and want to live in ho chi minh a month at a time.is there one bedroom apartments that we could rent for one month at a time?. we were thinking around 13 ...

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Try Nikko hotel or Norfolk Mansion both have apartmentsI have stayed at bothcost maybe $2400-$3000 usd month Read More

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FW850

Moving to Vietnam For A Few Years - Would Like Some Guidance by FW850

Hi Everyone!I plan on moving to Vietnam in about a year and wanted to get my bearings about where to land and how best to navigate a career path/business opportunities and start a new chapter in my life with my family.A bit about myself:I own a ...

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How about look before you leap Read More

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FW850

Moving to Vietnam For A Few Years - Would Like Some Guidance by FW850

Hi Everyone!I plan on moving to Vietnam in about a year and wanted to get my bearings about where to land and how best to navigate a career path/business opportunities and start a new chapter in my life with my family.A bit about myself:I own a ...

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Remember the saying,Plan to failorFail to plan! Read More

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last year
gbride101g

Shipping personal items from Canada by gbride101g

Hello,I don't usually post but I am at a loss. I have a computer and camera and some clothing. I need to send it from Canada and I am so scared. I sent a breast pump for my wife and customs took the item and demanded a 100 person tax and storage ...

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On my last trip from US my items were too large so I looked on my airline website to see how large a box I could ship. The items arrived safely with me. And we’re never opened ! Read More

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last year
danrodri

"Support" for Vietnamese girlfriend by danrodri

Hi community. Now, I know this is a difficult topic because there are a great amount of variables to take into account. But I still would like to ask. I have a longer relationship with a nice lady here in Saigon. Now, unsurprising, finances start to ...

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I know guys who drank a 5th of scotch a day and made it to 100 without help. But everything in moderation is still best , no sudden changes, and no government forced medications. Read More

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WillyBaldy

'Can I add you to Zalo because my kid wants to practice English?' by WillyBaldy

So, it happened quite a few times so far.I was sitting on a bench in a touristy area in Cần Thơ enjoying a cold beer after a long week of work, then a mother and her young daughter would approach me and the mother would ask me to talk to ...

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I feel I am in a foreign country and always willing to talk to anyone free of charge. I feel it’s the little things you do in life without expecting anything in return that tells the story of what you are! Read More

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narcrepellant2525

Evisa after Tet 2023? by narcrepellant2525

What is response time from immigration department for evisa?

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I contacted my agent Sunday. I had it Thur. Other results may vary Read More

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2 years ago
MikeTVN

Real Estate Prices in Vietnam by MikeTVN

Why is real estate so expensive in Vietnam relative to income level. Average monthly income in VN is about 1/25th ($148 vs $3,714) of the US and yet real estate prices are fairly equal to the US when you consider the same amount of land. That makes ...

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California prices ( home of the insane) don't reflect the rest of the nation! Read More

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2 years ago
FinlayFinlayson

Sending things to Vietnam. Any suggestions or advice? by FinlayFinlayson

HiCan anyone help with advice or suggestions on this issue? The information below may also be of use to anyone sending goods to Vietnam.My son works as an English teacher in Saigon/HCM City and has done for the last two years. During his trip to the ...

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I am in usa i will be back in Saigon Dec 8 Read More

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2 years ago
Aidan in HCMC

Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC

***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...

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I have always believed in work just a little harder so when I am in my own time I don’t sweat 200k or a little extra to pay a reliable agent Read More

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2 years ago
Aidan in HCMC

Visas To Enter Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC

***(IMPORTANT! Due to current covid measures, check with Vietnam Immigration Authority to confirm current availability and lengths of validity)***List of the Visas types from Vietnamese Immigration ...

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Visa run Oct 291 visa arrives from my agent, I have used her for over 5 years2 my Grab 7 passenger car arrives on time at 7 am3 arrive Moc Bai 9 am4 a vn guy knocks on my window and says for $75 usd he will give me vip treatment including Cambodia ... Read More

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2 years ago
SimCityAT

Off Topic Posts - Whats on your mind? by SimCityAT

This thread is for everything Off-topic..........https://www.askideas.com/media/13/Burning-Whats-Up-Gif-Picture.gif

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What’s the name of the restaurant. I see many foreigners in district 1 Read More