fred2796
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DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
well, as previously mentioned, in a moment of complete madness/stupidity, they let/encouraged thousands upon thousands of people go in packed crowds to the supermarket before a strict lock-down too late then the damage had been done - permitted and ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
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information on motorcycle? by nscprez
I am looking for some information on motorcycles since I am 6'3" and weigh about 205 lbs. Are Honda Goldwings or something similar available in Saigon as I want to do some travelling around Vietnam when it opens up? What's the cost of ...
Over here a 50cc scooter like a Honda Scoopy or Vision type is the same size and shape as a 125cc Honda Vision scooter unless you buy a moped looking type. I find it very hard to imagine a non licence holder buying a Goldwing and jumping on it and ... Read More
information on motorcycle? by nscprez
I am looking for some information on motorcycles since I am 6'3" and weigh about 205 lbs. Are Honda Goldwings or something similar available in Saigon as I want to do some travelling around Vietnam when it opens up? What's the cost of ...
I can only imagine a 6'3" man weighing 205 lbs driving a 50cc lmaoOver here a 50cc scooter like a Honda Scoopy or Vision type is the same size and shape as a 125cc Honda Vision scooter unless you buy a moped looking type. I find it very ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
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USA to spend 1.2 billion on new embassy. by Guest2023
What a waste of money, well done! Han Oi embassy
the corruption & related extravagance of the US Govt & military-industrial cabal where taps can cost $UA1,000 is well documented this hardly rates, albeit $US1bill still buys a lot whether in US or here (of course re cost, i imagine that ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
@Can Tho Cai Rang two local Vinmarts re-open today. prices down to almost normal Hien says. local market closed so v little fruit & veg. hv some locals come around. Hien is ordering some things like prawns from locals online as far as i can ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
@budman. if you have money in US, RIA service will still do same cash delivery service as HAI HA in AU (i believe) ... but that depends if you in/near major town i suspect PS what is your location now? PPS we can bring beer (and food) to ward CP ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Can Tho lotte mart is now opening. I went there last week and there are full of goods, including food. I think you can ask locals for a ticket that you can use for buying food purpose. It's a lot easier to live there than in Ho Chi Minh city ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Their stupidity is now causing everyone to be locked down longer, every time they wander out for a stroll and chat they may bring covid into our street then it will spread and cause more lock-down.... as i was saying to JG, the govt totally lost the ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, It's hard to live there due to the pandemic these days even for a resident, do you still stay in Cantho now?sorry. this somewhat dysfunctional system needs you to use the 'quote' option to reply to a particular post/response, ie. ... Read More
Divorce (two foreigners living in HCMC) by Sunandmoon
Hello, Can anybody please direct me on what I need to do if we want to file for a divorce if we are two foreigners who just moved to HCMC? It is mutually agreed on and we have a legalized marriage certificate from elsewhere. Any advice would be ...
.... you come to VN together as a (married) couple, and then immediately decide to get a divorce? weird, but, well, one can speculate about that. I would suggest, even w/o all CB details, that some other arrangement other than divorce would be far ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2021 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don't know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your expat story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on ...
Hi, It's hard to live there due to the pandemic these days even for a resident, do you still stay in Cantho now?sorry. this somewhat dysfunctional system needs you to use the 'quote' option to reply to a particular post/response, ie. ... Read More
DAILY LIFE IN VIETNAM DURING COVID-19 PANDEMIC 2020-2021 by goodolboy
Day 4 self imposed isolation in apartment :- Today the lock down seems to be taking effect Q 12 Tan Thoi Nhat . All big coffee shops, BBQ etc now closed, Some small coffee shops & street eating places still open. Most Supermarkets & street ...
Well with people going out as they fancy and the grab for food from Friday I think there is going to be a HUGE spike in next few days, with influx of military medical people hopefully the city is equiped if there is. I agree with Jigar boy the days ... Read More
Bank advice - AUD to VND by mlehdey
Hello, We are Australian and are awaiting for a 2 year work permit approval , requested by a University in Saigon, for my husband. We have been advised there will be a two week delay. Given the CV19 situation I am sceptical, but have my fingers ...
1. Open a Global HSBC account in AUD and VND in both Australia & Vietnam. 2. Transfer AUD funds into your hsbc a/c 3. Open a WISE account in AUD and VND 4. Transfer AUD funds from HSBC into your WISE a/c 5. Convert AUD into VND as needed in your ... Read More