New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024

Thank you, Aiden!

Oceanbeach, well at least I'm honest

@Dartanz How is teaching so far?

@Lesshove It's awesome to have you on board, mate. Wow, 32 years in the steel industry, that's quite the journey! Bet you've got some fascinating stories to share. Feel free to shoot any questions you have about life in Vietnam or anything else on your mind. We're all in this together, mate. Cheers to your future adventures in Asia! Cheers, Adam

@linhdongoc1872015 Wow, 9 years of marriage, that's wonderful! Must've been quite the journey. And planning to build a home in Vietnam sounds like an exciting adventure ahead. It's such a beautiful country with so much to offer.

....We're all in this together, mate....Cheers, Adam
    -@vnsgtours

The best way to convince members of the forum that you are "in this together" with us is to read and follow The Vietnam Forum Code of Conduct (link).

If you had done that before posting

"I've got this little side hustle going on called [link under review]."

...then that post would probably be visible now instead of being held for review by admin.

It's good to see that you've listed your company in the business directory.

Hopefully you'll get some inquiries through that.

You are also able to post a free classified ad here.

Should you want a higher profile for your business on Expat.com, you are encouraged to contact the website advertising team through this link:

As much as you are welcome to join the forum and participate, be aware that many of us are watching closely for any warning signs that someone wants to "hustle" other forum members.

Because the truth is, we've learned long ago that "we" aren't all in this together, not if you include the myriad scammers and those looking to exploit Vietnam through illegal activities.

Good luck in your endeavors.

O.B.

@Julien

Hi there all. I am a retired professional Aussie living in Hoi An for the past 5 years, prior to that I was a regular visitor to the area since 2012.

I am a single octagenarian living out my life with my dog.

After more than a decade l am still opening new doors to the Vn culture and sometimes their mysterious ways of life.

I made the right choice

Hello johnellerton44,

Welcome aboard!

Feel free to browse the latest threads on the Vietnam forum or the Hoi An forum to interact with other members.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

@Julien

Hello All,

I am Peash from Bangladesh . I am Textile Engineer and Manufacturing Industry expert since I am working in apparel Industry last 14 years in different countries. I used to live in Hue vietnam since 2022 and just moved to HCMC.

My passion sports Football, gym and surfing.

Great to meet with you all.

Thanks

Peash

Hello,

My name is Huw, I have long term plans to move to Asia in a few years when i can work remotely full time. after 15 years of Thailand and trips to Bali and Philippines i recently spent a month in Vietnam with Da Nang my new favourite place on the planet. Love the people / place / vibe and just about everything else.

Just at the start of the journey to find out info on rules of any potential move / can i buy property / can i rent out property as a business income etc  ... i have no clue at this point and that's why i have signed up here.

@Julien Hello, I'm from South Africa , currently working in a university in South Korea. I'll be on vacation in Vietnam in June and July and also hope to do some Vietnamese language studies in the future and get to know the culture more. I'm into language studies, Buddhism ( born into a Christian milieu) , yoga , cats and meeting people.

Also, still navigating the intricacies of the website.

Hi All,

I'm from South Africa, currently working in South Korea as a language professor. I'll be on vacation in

Vietnam in June and July and hope to learn more about the culture and possibly to do some language courses. I've lived and worked around the globe and I'm into learning languages, Buddhism, yoga, cats and hanging out with others.

take care.

@Julien  Hi All, Mark here, working through the challenges of moving to Vietnam into semi retirement, will put a separate post with questions on the forum, thanks

Hello, I will be visiting DaLat Vietnam in September, and I am looking at getting all the excitement I could. Wish me luck.   

Hi, I'm sonny. Over the past year, I've spent three months in Vietnam and absolutely fell in love with it, especially Da Nang. Living in England, I often feel like I'm just going through the motions, but in Da Nang, I feel truly alive.

The city's beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and friendly people have captured my heart. The dynamic atmosphere and the blend of tradition and modernity in Da Nang are exactly what I'm looking for. Plus, the growing tech and startup scene aligns perfectly with my career goals.

I dream of making Da Nang my home and contributing to its thriving community. I'm excited about the opportunities and the fulfilling life I could build there. Living and working in Da Nang would be a dream come true for me.

I dream of making Da Nang my home and contributing to its thriving community. I'm excited about the opportunities and the fulfilling life I could build there. Living and working in Da Nang would be a dream come true for me.

    -@Sonny C

Waiting for you to be more specific about what you plan to do so we can give you relevant replies:

https://www.expat.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1071635#5923105

I was born in VN and moved to the US.  Now I want to explore Vietnam for retirement in the near future.

Any help on this would be great.  As I understand, currently there is no programs for retirees in Vietnam.  I hope this will change in the near future.

Cheers,

Larry (Liem) Trinh

    I was born in VN and moved to the US.  Now I want to explore Vietnam for retirement in the near future.
Any help on this would be great.  As I understand, currently there is no programs for retirees in Vietnam.  I hope this will change in the near future.

Cheers,
Larry (Liem) Trinh
        -@ltrinh

Hello ltrinh (Larry), and welcome to the forum.

As a person of Vietnamese descent, you may qualify for a 5 year VEC (visa exemption certificate), as well as other privileges. If I might add, enviable privileges!

If you'd like more information on this, I suggest you open a "New topic" for discussion, here (Link). There are several members of the forum with more (and valuable) knowledge of this than I.

Again, welcome to the forum. Good to have you with us.

Hi, I'm new here, just live in Hanoi, Vietnam for 5 months. Hanoi in June is so hot.

@Julien

Hello - My name is Sophie and my family and I will be moving to HCMC in mid July for my job (footwear).

We are very excited for the adventure and glad to be part of this forum.

Thank you!

@Mahalla71

Hello and welcome Sophie !

Wish you a smooth move . Feel free to have a look at the Ho Chi Minh City forum.

All the best

Bhavna

@Julien

Hey guys

My name is Ryan , I was born in here but spent most of my life in Brisbane, Australia and just relocated back here recently so I would love to make some friends around here. Maybe we can meet over couple of drinks ? hmu on instagram so we can organise something

@Julien

Hi I'm new member  of Vietnam forum. I live in Ho Chi Minh city. I work as tax and accounting advisory. I'm happy to know everyones here in forum.

@ltrinh well dear Itrinh you are not the only one, welcome to the club.

75 years old Roger coming back to Vung Tau in August

Not sure I created my intro to this forum so here it is:

I am a 75 years old French born Australian with long historical links to Vietnam (was known as Indochine to my godfather uncle who worked at customs "douane" Haiphong between 1945 and 1954 who married a Catholic school educated Vietnamese in the early 1950s. Another uncle was the manager of Banque Nationale du Commerce et de l'industrie BNCI at Saigon between 1945 and 1975)

I came to visit Vietnam first in 2017 for three months and, like my uncles before me, came to love the country.

I had already visited Vung Tau ( cap Saint Jacques) in 2017 but I felt the need to come back this year before completing my Buddhist pilgrimage in India in July/August.

I tried to practice the Tibetan Gelugpa style of Buddhism since 1977 when I met and received teachings from Lama Thubten Yeshe  and Lama Thubten Zopa Rinpoche so I always  feel at home in "Buddhist" countries. (I know, I know, labels are misleading but still you get my drift !

We are planning to come back to Vung Tau on 24 August to study the possibility of staying there a few months (3/6) per year.

Hoping to may be meeting IRL, all the best to every forum member,

Roger Garin-Michaud aka Thubten Wangchuk

@DungLuu hi! Nice to meet you.

Your Pugs wouldn't fetch much as meat (too few kgs), but there is a huge demand here for pedigree dogs.
    -@Aidan in HCMC

Exactly so 🙏

Hello everyone,

I am in hanoi for an internship

If anyone one want to meet up, contact me

@Tuan77

Hello and welcome !

Please create your CV in the Jobs in Hanoi section.

All the best

Bhavna

Hello everyone, I'm coming to Vietnam for the first time on August 18th

    Hello everyone, I'm coming to Vietnam for the first time on August 18th
        -@Vasyl Hoizan

Hi there Vasyl Hoizan, and welcome to the expat.com Vietnam forum.

I'm sure your first visit here will be a great experience!

Feel free to ask any questions you might have by posting to one of our ongoing threads, or to open a new topic of your own for discussion, here.

Again, welcome aboard. Good to have you with us.

Hi, my name is Novan, I am Indonesian, currently living in Phu My Hung, HCMC, my hobbies are running and discuss marketing things. Nice to meet you all

Hi good morning, all, my name is Novan, recently move to HCMC, currently looking for estate agent to find studio for rent in nha bhe, phu my hung area. And also looking for car rental for monthly usage without driver.

I am Temi by name, a 45 years old Nigerian, a graduate of English language education with 10 years teaching experience in my home country, I wish to relocate to Vietnam in search of greener pasture

@Julien

I am a Vietnamese, living in Phu My Town, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province, Vietnam. I joined Expat forum to post a housing ad relating to our available apartment in the local area.

Nice to get to know you and our expat community.

Pls can any one help me with a clear understanding means for relocating to Vietnam.....I and my wife.....

@grass2grace9595

Hello grass2grace9595, and welcome to the expat.com Vietnam forum.

Have you already received an answer from the travel agency supplied to you by our member OceanBeach92107 in post #388, here?

@Julien

Hello all. I've been in Vietnam for about a year now and am looking to stay long-term. I've been wrestling through learning the ins and outs of living here and hoped to connect with other ex-pats to borrow on their wisdom and experience

Hello Perseus,

You are welcome to start a new thread on the Vietnam forum to ask your questions.

This will allow you to engage more effectively with other forum members.

Cheers,

Cheryl

Expat.com team

Hello,

My name is KB, and I have been residing in Ho Chi Minh City for nearly two years.

Currently work as an In-House Counsel and Founder Assistant. I offer support in various legal fields as well as personal assistance related to administrative management.

Excited to be part of this community and look forward to connecting with everyone, hope you all are having a splendid Wed

xoxo

@Julien . I am Irene from Ghana with 25 years experience in teaching primary and junior high school.I am seeking for teaching job