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jamesfromkent

jamesfromkent

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English looking for information about Vietnam

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11

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About me

English, Married with children

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh

Registration: 31 December 2016

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jamesfromkent replied to a thread
4 years ago
peterwij

Regulation for VND accounts for Foreigners Circular TT16/2014/NHNN by peterwij

The above Banking Circular comes in to effect as from MAR 22 2020. I received a circular from the Techcombank with the following applicable transaction type restrictions: (applicable to ALL banks) effective from 22/03/20) The following are the ...

jamesfromkent

p.s. Timo tell me that they do not restrict account trasnfers etc. I am opening an account as we speak. Read More

jamesfromkent replied to a thread
4 years ago
peterwij

Regulation for VND accounts for Foreigners Circular TT16/2014/NHNN by peterwij

The above Banking Circular comes in to effect as from MAR 22 2020. I received a circular from the Techcombank with the following applicable transaction type restrictions: (applicable to ALL banks) effective from 22/03/20) The following are the ...

jamesfromkent

So, is this regulation only being enforced by Techcombank? I've heard other banks are doing the same thing. TCB has extended the deadline until May 31st, but there is another bank that wants to stay in the 21st century, I'll gladly switch ... Read More

jamesfromkent replied to a thread
5 years ago
jamesfromkent

Financial advice for expats - any experience of using Devere? by jamesfromkent

I've been in Vietnam for a couple of years now, I'm running the VN office of a US software company. Since I've been here, I've been approach by a lot of different investment advisors / financial planners etc. I've spoken to one ...

jamesfromkent

Thanks all for the feedback. Yes, I decided to avoid all of them and am keeping it simple: rent my apartment, send a little cash back overseas when I can. Read More

jamesfromkent created a thread
5 years ago

Self-drive car rental in Saigon

I live in Thao Dien and want to get away to Ho Tram on the weekend. I don't really want a driver for the easy drive to the coast. But has anyone found a professional self-drive car rental? The ones I've talked to want to take $1500 cash ... Read More

jamesfromkent created a thread
5 years ago

Financial advice for expats - any experience of using Devere?

I've been in Vietnam for a couple of years now, I'm running the VN office of a US software company. Since I've been here, I've been approach by a lot of different investment advisors / financial planners etc. I've spoken to one ... Read More

jamesfromkent replied to a thread
5 years ago
TigerPlease

Where can I buy Honda XR150 HCMC by TigerPlease

Only looked on Honda site and couldn't see them available... Any ideas? Thanks

jamesfromkent

Yes, I also have a Suzuki HJ125 that I've done plenty of 2-up trips to Da Lat / Phan Rang / Gia Nghia. Its a great bike (especially with a bigger cylinder) but I keep find myself getting offroad and wanting to get a little dirtier. I think you ... Read More

jamesfromkent replied to a thread
5 years ago
TigerPlease

Where can I buy Honda XR150 HCMC by TigerPlease

Only looked on Honda site and couldn't see them available... Any ideas? Thanks

jamesfromkent

Thanks, good info. I'll check them out Read More

jamesfromkent replied to a thread
5 years ago
TigerPlease

Where can I buy Honda XR150 HCMC by TigerPlease

Only looked on Honda site and couldn't see them available... Any ideas? Thanks

jamesfromkent

Update on this older thread ... I’m looking for a new XR150 but places I know are sold out and don’t know when they are getting new stock. Anyone know a place that holds them in Saigon? Read More