flashylawnmower
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
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Registration: 09 October 2018
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Getting your prescription drugs from the USA ?? by findvietnam
Hello I need to get my prescription drugs into Vietnam, The Vietnam rules say a 10 day supply only , is there a work around this ???? Something a importer can do ?? The cost of my drugs at Costco is $15:00 a month In Vietnam I am being quoted ...
I'm looking for an official document that says what is legal to ship to VN and what isn't legal. Read More
Getting your prescription drugs from the USA ?? by findvietnam
Hello I need to get my prescription drugs into Vietnam, The Vietnam rules say a 10 day supply only , is there a work around this ???? Something a importer can do ?? The cost of my drugs at Costco is $15:00 a month In Vietnam I am being quoted ...
How do you know which medicines cannot be imported? I am thinking of a medicine available in the US but not available in VN. Read More
Getting your prescription drugs from the USA ?? by findvietnam
Hello I need to get my prescription drugs into Vietnam, The Vietnam rules say a 10 day supply only , is there a work around this ???? Something a importer can do ?? The cost of my drugs at Costco is $15:00 a month In Vietnam I am being quoted ...
I thought it was illegal to import medicine to Vietnam. Is this not the case? The FedEx website says Medical/dental supplies & equipment, I guess I just assumed this meant ... Read More
Customs delays ? by GuestPoster288
Anyone experiencing longer than usual delays getting items cleared through the customs sheds ? I have imported some motorcycle parts from the USA and they have been stuck in customs for 10 days, double the time it usually takes.
How did you get the import licenses? I tried to order contact lenses and was told an individual could only import 30 pairs. So I had a friend bring some over. Read More
Running shoes stores by MathewP
Hi everyone, Does anyone train running regularly? I am looking for a store where I can buy running shoes. Mine are reaching the limit of use and I need to find a store where people understand the concept of supination and pronation. So far, ...
There is a sports store at Vincom Mall in D2 that has a custom shoe finder. I think it is Planet Sports. I haven't actually gone but a friend of mine told me about it. Read More
Isopropyl alcohol by MarkinNam
Has anyone ever seen isopropyl alcohol in Saigon, perhaps in a paint store?? I need for laptops cleaning
Link to what it looks like: Alcool Read More
Isopropyl alcohol by MarkinNam
Has anyone ever seen isopropyl alcohol in Saigon, perhaps in a paint store?? I need for laptops cleaning
I've found it in pharmacies, though with the coronavirus it is probably hard to find. It's sometimes listed as Alcool. Check Pharmacity or Medicare. Read More
receiving packages from America...anyone else experiencing this? by lord enki
I have been living in VN for going on 5 years now. when I first arrived here and ordered something from America FedEx would just knock on my apartment door with the package and I would pay the tax and that would be it...no problems. since then it ...
@Wald0 what freight forwarding company do you use? @lord enki how did you know you needed to get more documents to allow them in? I have a package shipped from US by US Postal Service. It arrived in HCM 1/31 but hasn't been delivered yet- not ... Read More
I miss Target, Walmart and Walgreens by yamcha
The thing I miss most back home is convenience and selection. This is a great country for sure and I love a lot about it but when I need to buy 5 different things I have to go to 5 different places in 5 different districts. JESUS!
I've found a few things on the online retailer Lazada I couldn't find in local stores. A bathrobe and some storage/organization things. Quality is a little hit or miss but delivery is fast and it's pretty cheap! Read More
Recommendation for neighborhoods
Hello, I'm moving from the US to HCMC in January and looking for recommendations for Districts and neighborhoods to live in. I'm looking for a serviced apartment in District 1, 2 or 7. Would like to be able to walk to nearby restaurants ... Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
No but there are in Japan! Read More
New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2018 by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the Vietnam forum? Don聮t know how to start? This thread is for you聽;) 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 ...
Hello! I'm moving to Saigon from the US in January, and right now I'm trying to research neighborhoods to live in. My interests are hiking, running, snowboarding, video games and fashion/beauty. If anyone can recommend a good Vietnamese ... Read More