Interviews of expats in Vietnam

Errr... Just teach new Expats how to use the 'Search' thingo.. I'm sure 99.99% of subjects are already well covered...

Just an idea.... You can delete this thread, just like the other moderator did.... If you don't like the answer... Waiting your reply........??

I started researching about moving to  hoi an about a year ago and I have found this site a great help. But if you think you can find everything on the net don't contribute to this site. Plus the site connects you to real people not a search thingo.

BIGjed.... I was referring to the search thingo here on Expat.com.
No need to search the web!!!
OK, just sit back and watch the same old questions come in, over and over.

Yes things have been covered " BUT" things change very quickly in veitnam it seems. Some post are now wrong. Yes some things have been covered but you get some fresh input everytime. Sorry about  misunderstanding.

Hello.

In fact, the aim of the Interviews project is to allow expatriates in Vietnam to share their experience and express their views about the country in the first instance. This will eventually enlighten future expatriates to what they can expect once they are in Vietnam, for example, the quality of life, the cost of living, etc... It can also help them to better prepare themselves on filling the necessary expatriation formalities.

Our aim is to give you all the necessary and pratical information during the expatriation process. Thus, we have updated the Life in Vietnam Guide with new articles about different themes in order to give expatriates a better idea of life in the country.

As for the search bar, it will soon be ameliorated as some works are ongoing on the website.

However, your opinion is always welcome.

Regards,
Veedushi
Team

Veedushi em oi!
Already discussed all topics through many threads People who want to relocate can check the previous threads as a reference!

Veedushi wrote:

Hello.

In fact, the aim of the Interviews project is to allow expatriates in Vietnam to share their experience and express their views about the country in the first instance. This will eventually enlighten future expatriates to what they can expect once they are in Vietnam, for example, the quality of life, the cost of living, etc... It can also help them to better prepare themselves on filling the necessary expatriation formalities.

Our aim is to give you all the necessary and pratical information during the expatriation process. Thus, we have updated the Life in Vietnam Guide with new articles about different themes in order to give expatriates a better idea of life in the country.

However, your opinion is always welcome.

Regards,
Veedushi
Team

Sounds like a good idea. Look forward to the outcome.

Thank you so much, Veedushi, I was just about to ask all, how do you find the transition from a capitalist society to a communist one? or is there very little diff?

Very little difference, main thing is your ability to express your opinion openly. Although most of the Vietnamese guys I know always say that they are free and can say anything they want the facts speak for themselves.

Veedushi wrote:

Hello everyone.

We are working on a series of interviews which will feature in the Interview section of the website.

We are looking for testimonies of expatriates living in Vietnam, interested in sharing their experience. This would help future expatriates better prepare their move.

If you would like to participate, feel free to contact our team on this thread or by private message. Thank you in advance. Hoping to hear from you very soon.

Best regards,
Veedushi

Please do not hesitate contact us

mark stutley wrote:

Thank you so much, Veedushi, I was just about to ask all, how do you find the transition from a capitalist society to a communist one? or is there very little diff?

Not sure if you wish to compare the Vietnamese form of communist style of government ( which has moved to a communist/ capitalist style ). Probably not many members of this forum from VN recall the old style, but it was vastly different then what we have today. Do you recall when Coca-Cola did not exist here? Do you recall when there were I advertisements except to promote the state. If it the comparison probably more reflects which form of capitalist society do you prefer.

Agreed. In practice, despite the various posters announcing state anniversaries, public service advisories and such done in the genuinely neat style of Socialist Realism, the country is in practice far more capitalistic than the big Western powers. Think modern-day China on a much smaller scale and with far less restriction of internet access.

It is true that speech against the government directly is DEFINITELY NOT RECOMMENDED. However, speech against local officials, the police, etc, are quietly tolerated so long as they don't involve threats of violence, generally speaking. Discussion of foreign affairs is similarly accepted.

In my (very limited) observation, the middle-class seems fairly well informed about events in the outside world, territorial disputes with neighboring nations and business dealings of the nation, but doesn't take too much interest in (discussing) the inner workings of the state.