@Swee Loke
Singaporean expat in Vietnam
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115 posts
About me
Singaporean
Speaks English, Mandarin and Cantonese.
Registration: 21 March 2021
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IT Jobs in Vietnam for foreigners by Serjo Ivanov
Hey guys,I am an experienced software developer with a focus on Front End development (React.js / Next.js / MERN). With over 8 years of experience in commercial and enterprise software (web) development, I previously lived in Vietnam for 4 years ...
Yea, read in VNexpress so many IT grads are competing for just a few vacancies month by month, it's a tough journey... different from previous years.... Read More
Shipping stuff from the UK after you have moved to Vietnam by brookesclaudia32
Hi everyone,I did search the forum for my topic but nothing came up strangely, so I apologise if this has been discussed many times before.I have been in Vietnam for nearly 1 yr 5 months and I have a contract and TRC that can be renewed. I wanted to ...
Hi, surely a 30 ft container will come in a shipping port rather than airport......ur error... Read More
Free Book for collection
Dear allI have a book called "Learn and Practice Vietnamese ", (great for beginners), free for anyone who care to collect it.If interested, email me to arrange... Read More
Job in Accounts by Ankita Jain
I am an Indian CA, is it so difficult for Indians to get job here in Accounts ?I don't even get a call after so many applications
An Indian CA pulls no weight in SG as there are lots of SG CAs, who are locally registered. More chances are given to local graduates more familiar with local regulations... Read More
New members of the Singapore forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Singapore forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
As a PhD holder and have profound background in Xxx etc. And yet you cannot afford hotels or at worst hostels or even Single cubicles in Singapore tells me lots about your credentials...and so called 'backgrounds'....however, you may have private ... Read More
Do you know a reasonable priced Resident Card Renewal service? by iridiumonlinesystems
I have been living in HCMC for around 10 years and now -again- I need to renew my resident card.Operation is simple. I am still married to the same Vietnamese woman, and we will submit the same documents as in the previous time, and they will give ...
Filling out the TRC forms is a piece of cake. Getting the wife to fill out part of local police stamp quite another piece of cake. Unless you are really 'lazy', eating 2 pieces of cake, can be done in just few hours....no sweat.... Read More
Advice to find a job in Singapore by musamutebi8
Hello am mutebi musa from uganda east africa,am a burn survivor with 5 kids and a wife,uganda is visa free to singapore,am not skilled,my small business collapsed in covid period am looking to work for my family support,can i be helped with ...
Singapore only needs skilled workers and only preferably from Asia , China or SE Asian countries. There are minimal labour from Africa.. Read More
Watch battery by CHRISLANGTON
I’ve been to a few watch shops but they want to sell a whole new watch. Anyone know of a place (pref. District 1 or 7) that will install a replacement watch battery? Thanks
Go to a street side type stall, not a shop... Read More
New members of the Singapore forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Singapore forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
Hit the rubber on the road, very sound realistic advice indeed...Anyone can say they 'love' Singapore but the reverse may not be true... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...
If you 'love the beach' options are Nha Trang; Phan Thiet and lately Quy Nhon.... Read More
Expensive TET by GuestPoster697
This is a good article about the escalating cost of TET lucky money and gifts. We have budgeted 20 million Dong for this year. People simply expect extremely much from their relatives who live abroad or who are married to foreigners. As described in ...
Every married foreigner with no inkling of local language will be like a 'wall flower' when there are family gatherings. Well, we are very aware of the scenario , and yet we willingly dived into the pool, haha....Happy Tet.... Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
@jrharvey .May I suggest you try estate agent : ***I have no experience with them, but hopefully,, they do have some 'integrity' to help somewhat...All the best... Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
@jrharvey : Yes, goodolboy has some sound advice. Try look for newly built developments. It pays to get a broad view of certain 'hot' districts over the whole HCM because certain areas cater more for foreigners and others more for locals. It's ... Read More
Process of buying home or condo in Vietnam (Saigon) by jrharvey
I realize there are probably not a lot of experts on this subject but hoping someone out there may know a few things. Not seeing much in the search or past discussions. So the story is that me and my wife are looking to buy a house or condo. I do ...
You firstly search on real estate websites listing 'for sale' properties. Then decide which location / district your interest lies. Then, speak local language and ask to see the place. I assume you are looking at new developments. Go meet up with ... Read More
Bank Transfer Scrutiny by mitsmaak
I want to transfer around $20k to my wife's Timo(viet capital) or VIB account anyone have recent experience with this? Mostly I am wandering what happens on the vietnam bank end. Is there going to be any issues or problems, explanations of the money ...
Hi all. My take : any foreign currency into Vietnamese banks most welcome. But strictly not the other way round... Read More