VietRob
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English, Vietnamese
Registration: 28 June 2011
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difference between HCMC and Saigon by khanh44
Hi, was just curious what's the difference between the HCMC and Saigon forum? Aren't they the same city? And can I make a suggestion for future expansion of this forum to have a Can Tho or mien tay forum section?
The replies in the section are interesting. I personally have never met anyone outside of Hanoi that calls Saigon by any other name. Southern Vietnamese certainly do not, nor do people in the southwest. The idea that it is just District 1 is ... Read More
Feedback for International Schools in Phu My Huong by Girish15
Hi all, would appreciate to get some feedback on International Schools in Phu My Huong, like SSIS, Renaissance, CIS & ABC......pl share, will help us to decide, our kid will join from Jan, Thanx
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Buying property in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Vietnam? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Vietnam? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I am not unfamiliar with it, as I had heard this is how to buy land in Cambodia. I was unaware that Vietnam had a similar policy, but had heard that it was no possible for foreigners to purchase land...but this has only been in the last few years ... Read More
Buying property in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Vietnam? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Vietnam? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
so the 75 years is more like a lifetime rental? this applies for any kind of property, but is limited to 1? Read More
Feedback for International Schools in Phu My Huong by Girish15
Hi all, would appreciate to get some feedback on International Schools in Phu My Huong, like SSIS, Renaissance, CIS & ABC......pl share, will help us to decide, our kid will join from Jan, Thanx
How old is your child? There are good schools to choose from but give some idea of the age and I will help you more. I have worked in administration here for years now and know many people in different schools. SSIS is actually really exceptional ... Read More
Buying property in Vietnam by Christine
Hi, can a foreigner buy property in Vietnam? If so, is it complicated? What is the process of purchasing a property in Vietnam? Any tips for buying property, such as a check-list of items to verify ? Thanks in advance for ...
I have temp residency through marriage & work but was not allowed to even have my name on the purchase of our apartment. My wife had to buy it alone, but they said in the event of a divorce I would still be afforded my half...I kind of doubt that, ... Read More
gay couple considering move... by H N 7
Hello everybody! I was wondering if you guys could give some advice concerning a possible move to VN/TPHCM. Me: male, mid-20's, 3/4ths Vietnamese, 1/4 white, born in the US, moderately fluent in Vietnamese and OK at reading it, has decent French ...
Finding a job in Vietnam is not very hard if you have a university degree in any field. You are more likely to find work teaching than anything else, so you may want to consider language certification. French and German are probably not going to ... Read More