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Chris
@Chris59000
French expat in Vietnam
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About me
French
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks French, English
Registration: 04 October 2010
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FPT Internet connection by goodolboy
Anyone with FPT noticed their internet connection has slowed right down in the last month or so. Its driving me nuts, could it be because all the schools are closed & lots of kids at home using up band width? Had the "engineer" over ...
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It's ridiculous, it's doesn't stop anything. Everybody still go to Facebook, Twitter, Zalo or other social network. What profite for the Vietnamese government ? Read More
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Laptop spare parts, new and 2nd hand ! by MarkinNam
from memory, there is an area around district 3 which has a computer parts market, can anyone remember the street names and district ?. Thanks in advance
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Maybe in district 1 around the streets Bui Thi Xuan / Ton That Tung. Or the Nhat Tao Market in district 10 But nothing in district 3 Read More
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Looking for shop space rental around Nguyen van linh area by F8 Motosport
As above, looking at 200 m2 shop space. Shop space for Car grooming business. thank you
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Nguyen van linh area doesn't exist, this street go from district 4 to Binh Chanh. Do you want a shop in Binh Chanh district ? ... Read More
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What does one can buy as property for 250 K USD ? by Ceevee369
Not having a crystal ball telling us how prices will increase, or how the bubble will burst, but we鈥檇 like to hear opinions / advise what one can buy for around 5.5 billion VND these days. We need space. Like 100 SQM or 3 BR鈥檚 but ...
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Hi Chris59000, and thanks for that! May we have your source for this information, please? It seems to run contrary to that which my own research, and to what discussions with local solicitors, has shown. Also, please see the following ... Read More
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What does one can buy as property for 250 K USD ? by Ceevee369
Not having a crystal ball telling us how prices will increase, or how the bubble will burst, but we鈥檇 like to hear opinions / advise what one can buy for around 5.5 billion VND these days. We need space. Like 100 SQM or 3 BR鈥檚 but ...
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I just read your documents (the 3 links you wrote in your previous post), and if you read correctly it said exactly the same ... what point do you see different ? Read More
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What does one can buy as property for 250 K USD ? by Ceevee369
Not having a crystal ball telling us how prices will increase, or how the bubble will burst, but we鈥檇 like to hear opinions / advise what one can buy for around 5.5 billion VND these days. We need space. Like 100 SQM or 3 BR鈥檚 but ...
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Foreigner are not allow to buy house in Vietnam. You are allow only to buy apartment but new only NOT SECOND HAND !!! And the property will be yours only for the term of the contract. Usually 50 years. It's mean after 50 years you must give ... Read More
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Grab verse Uber by Diazo
Having commented on an earlier thread how great I felt Grab taxi service was, I have now changed my mind. On the that thread there had been comments that Uber often would say " due to peak demand the fees will be more'. Well Grab must have ...
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Actually they changed recently the name (it was ViVU before I thing). But yes it's this apps. I already used it even my vietnamese is only few words so I'm agree with you, it's easy to use :) Read More
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Grab verse Uber by Diazo
Having commented on an earlier thread how great I felt Grab taxi service was, I have now changed my mind. On the that thread there had been comments that Uber often would say " due to peak demand the fees will be more'. Well Grab must have ...
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Uber go out the vietnamese market, but a new company started a new service. It's VITO ... same syst猫me, you can book a car or a motorbike for go everywhere you want in the city. I didn't see an english version yet. Read More
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Chinese L visa from Vietnam by Rosshall7
Hello. I'm from the UK, living in Ho Chi Minh city. I'm looking to get a 3 month travel visa to China. I have an invitation letter also. How can I do this without having to leave Vietnam ? Thanks
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why not go ask in the chinese consulate in hcmc ? 175 Hai B脿 Tr瓢ng, ph瓢峄漬g 6, Qu岷璶 3, H峄 Ch铆 Minh, Vietnam Read More
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Art: Drawing Classes by fuerza_bruta
Hi, Anyone know of any places for Art drawing classes in HCMC, preferable in D3? Any tips and advice would be appreciated.
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Perhaps ADS Vietnam Design Institute 143 L媒 Ch铆nh Th岷痭g, ph瓢峄漬g 7, Qu岷璶 3, H峄 Ch铆 Minh, Vietnam Read More
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A WEBSITE FOR EXPATS, BY EXPATS by Julien
Hi, 禁漫天堂 defines itself as "the online community for expats, by expats" We received too many complains these last weeks about locals systematically hijacking treads, posting ads (which should be posted in the dedicated sections), ...
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Local advice is often useful. I don't think it's a good thing to stay in an expat Bubble ! Just delete spam and other unsuitable post maybe better. Read More
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Business Visa Questions by iMap
Hi Guys, Regarding business via 6 month multiple entry: I don't need to go out of the country every 3 months, yes? Is there a limit on extensions? How often can I extend? Will most likely do a visa run for this but just curious. We are not ...
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For get a business visa, you need a business purpose ... so you need a labor contract or a company letter invitation. *** Read More
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technology services by e2ak2020
Hello Expat Forum- Regarding IT infrastructure in HMC, what kinds of technology services are offered? For example, if an Engineer retires and needs computing resources where would he/she go? Thanks in advance.
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soul food restaurant in VN by Cloud9
Looking for a good soul food restaurant in HCMC. Can anyone recommend?
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Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen have some restaurants in ho chi minh city. I know one in airport, another one in district (near Mac Donald's), one near my home in street D2, Binh Thanh district And some others places Read More
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Where to get a Samsung Galaxy (S4) Unlocked in HCMC? by ODB
I have been in Vietnam for exactly one week now. Five days in HCMC, and two in Vung Tau. Can't say I am enjoying myself as I am just getting over Dengue fever (will expand on that in the medical experiences thread), and also I can't seem to ...
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In France (and I think in most European country) your seller must unlock it for free, if you ask. Because you must be free to travel somewhere or if you want change after your subscription time. So you have to think to ask before leave your country. ... Read More