@TanRay
Singaporean expat in Vietnam
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Quang Ninh
Speaks I speak: Language- English and Mandarin; Dialect - Hokkien, Cantonese and Teochew.
Registration: 13 April 2013
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Can someone explain to me that "pool of money" thingy? by WillyBaldy
I'm sorry if my questions seems vague but it's very hard to explain. I came across many Vietnamese who told me they lost a lot of money by being betrayed by "friends" in some type of pool. My Vietnamese-Canadian friend tried to ...
Oh, I must add that it's one way for people who needs cash and have no means of getting it from the banks. It's also a lot cheaper than getting a loan for the loan sharks that charges 300% interest when compounded annually. For some it's ... Read More
Can someone explain to me that "pool of money" thingy? by WillyBaldy
I'm sorry if my questions seems vague but it's very hard to explain. I came across many Vietnamese who told me they lost a lot of money by being betrayed by "friends" in some type of pool. My Vietnamese-Canadian friend tried to ...
There are variations in these pool thingy. If one person bid (per your example) $50, then the 9 members pays him only $450 each. The next month if someone bids only $10, then the balance 9 pays $490. So in the first case the bidder gets (450x9) ... Read More
Old men with young Vietnamese wives/girlfriends by pathixon48
How is it working out?
VNdreamer, you certainly have a winner there. I wish I can read more stories/experiences like yours. Read More
Vietnam girl only marries me either..... by Huan07
She told me she will only marry me if i let her work in KTV lounge for 2 years to save up for business venture and settle her financial woes. After 2 years she will stop and ask me to go vietnam stay with her. Or i give her monthly $1k sgd monthly ...
Hi, I'm married to a Vietnamese and would like to give my 2 cents worth feedback. 1) If she really love you, no money would be mentioned. 2) If she has financial problems, she would not tell you. 3) She would want you to stay in Vietnam 4) ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
You are right in many ways but don't you think this is also happening in many countries? Regular means you wait, friends means you give, freedom means you pay, and work means you do n I watch. These are what you learn through time, so be ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
Well, I still love Vietnam after 4 years. Will extend my 5 year visa next year. There are many places I've yet explored. Low cost of travel as compared to many countries, good food and friendly people, what else can you ask more? Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
Welcome to Vietnam. The procedures are the same. Get the "title deeds" if available, if not the owner should have a paper that shows the land boundary. Ensure your house is within that boundary. Get the owner to have the papers signed by ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
I follow these procedures for all 4 plots of land that I bought. Like Budman1 wrote, it's to prevent any complications later. You are lucky not to have land disputes. One of my cousin-in-law, was forced to sell a piece when the older owner came ... Read More
What do you like the most in Vietnam? by Christine
Hi, Living abroad, expats discover and enjoy a new environment. What do you like the most in Vietnam? What seduced you when settling and living here? Share with us your favorite part of living in Vietnam and the reason why you enjoy ...
The people here will never as "no" to anything, instead they would tell you a story. They will not honour any verbal contract and even with written ones. Any contractual agreements must be signed by multiple governments and witnesses to be ... Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Well, they focus in areas where they have opportunities to get results not where they can prevent accidents. Don't blame them as they're following instructions. Blame the system. It'll take some more years before things will change. ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Vietnam. What ...
What ariscat mentioned are truth. It's still happening today, no though lesser, thank god. It gas to do with school education and most importantly parental guidance. I came across a group of students cycling 5 abreast and when a motorcycle ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Vietnam. What ...
No doubt the country is celebrating it's 70th national day, it's in reality open to the outside world only the last 20 years. Give it time to change. I have been travelling here for 20 years and can really see changes, unfortunately not ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in Vietnam. What ...
Hi In today's world of vast information and people you can talk to, this "culture shock" should be a very minor thing. That's if you are serious, willing to do your research and talk to as many people as you can. Forums like this ... Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Hi, When ever you come towards a junction, slow down and observe for traffic that's coming on stream. That's where the horn comes into play, if you see someone close to the intersection. They would still come on stream but did you observe ... Read More
Driving in Vietnam by Maximilien
Hi, What do you think of the way people drive in Vietnam? How different is it from your home country? Respecting the road safety rules, driving etiquette such as general courtesy, speed excess what are the characteristics of the driving style ...
Life is abiut choices. You decide. I'm not going into a debate over your choice. I chose to stay here and I'm learning so as to enjoy my stay. Read More