Brian999
American looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 24 April 2019
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New members of the Vietnam forum, introduce yourselves here - 2024 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 your ...
@Julien Hello Julien! Not sure I introduced myself the right way by replying to you. Should I "Start a new topic" to introduce myself? Read More
Return or forward flight needed upon entry? by lorriemarlow
Fly into De Nang on Dec 11 with evisa until Feb 23. Do I need proof of return or forwarding flight? I would prefer to book in February. Anyone had problems upon arrival without a return or forwarding flight?
@lorriemarlow Who are you flying with? I have flown twice this year with United - ANA(Nippon Air) and have not had an issue. Read More
Moving to Rach Gia by StephanieDunne
Hello fellow expats!I'll be moving to Rach Gia from the US for a 2 year expat assignment with my company. I love the Vietnamese culture and I'm very excited about the new opportunity, but based on my research it sounds like there aren't many other ...
I am hoping to be there in November and will spend the winter at least.(Maine US winter Nov-April)Hoping to find other expats myself.(who also speak English) Unfortunately, I don't have the credentials to teach English, but will look for other work ... Read More
(Not) Earning Interest On Foreign Currency Accounts In Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
Why you can't earn interest on US Dollar accounts in Vietnam:"The central bank has remained vigilant in its watch over the exchange market and interest rates as many of its policies send a clear signal to the market that holding onto the VN膼 ...
Thanks for the quick reply. I got married in VN about a year and half ago. I started an account(with some difficulty) with my wife right there next to me. They wouldn't allow me to give them USD cash, they wanted there to be a paper trail I ... Read More
(Not) Earning Interest On Foreign Currency Accounts In Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
Why you can't earn interest on US Dollar accounts in Vietnam:"The central bank has remained vigilant in its watch over the exchange market and interest rates as many of its policies send a clear signal to the market that holding onto the VN膼 ...
@OceanBeach92107Would it make a difference if you exchange your USD into VND, then deposit your money in VND? Read More
Internet Speeds - Fiber Optic availablity?
Hello everyone! I will be coming to stay and live in Rach Gia later this year. My work requires dependable high speed internet. While I have visited VN many times, I have noticed that most hotels and "home-stays" are very "hit and miss" ... Read More
Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh City - Corona Virus by Zozz7
Hello All, I just moved to Saigon (for few years) by mid of December from Europe and i have some concern regarding corona virus. I am following daily basis the international news but I am interesting what could be in the local news. How risky the ...
Hi! I neither believe or disbelieve your claim of 26 people being quarantined in Da Nang. It is the first I heard of it. To my knowledge only 3 people had been infected and all 3 had been in Wuhan. Can you point me to a place to see facts ... Read More