

cossmo
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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Registration: 25 April 2015
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Urine test for new employment in Vietnam by Loganic
I've recently arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, after being offered employment as an ESL Instructor at a language institution. In order to complete the required work documents, I must have a health check-up, in which a urine test will be administered ...

@cossmo Yes it does, They caught me.... atleast in 2022 it does -@WishIwasViet005which hospital? Read More


Does your Vietnamese wife do this? by gobot
Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ...

Since I have only had one Vietnamese wife, I often attribute her unusual behavior to ALL Vietnamese. Help me out guys, and Vietnamese who are lurking here too. Is this normal? Is it just her? Got other examples?1. "The man enters ... Read More


Sending personal belongings from Vietnam by ruzuba1500
Hello everybody,sorry if i started the subject that already exist, but I couldnt find the right information on few first pages.I moved to Vietnam from China where i lived and worked 6 years. I brought with me some items that i dont need, such ...

Hey mate. Shipping anything to Vietnam through regular post and international couriers is a mistake. Either they cost an arm and a leg or they follow strict import rules. You should look for private forwarders that operate in most countries. They ... Read More


Urine test for new employment in Vietnam by Loganic
I've recently arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, after being offered employment as an ESL Instructor at a language institution. In order to complete the required work documents, I must have a health check-up, in which a urine test will be administered ...

I've recently arrived in Ho Chi Minh City, after being offered employment as an ESL Instructor at a language institution. In order to complete the required work documents, I must have a health check-up, in which a urine test will be administered ... Read More


Exciting opportunity in HCMC. by beaverbrisvegas
Hi everyone. I’m an Australian currently living in Brisbane Australia with my British wife and 11 year old daughter (dual Australian British citizenship) and Labrador. I have received a very exciting offer in HCMC which includes private ...

Hi everyone. I’m an Australian currently living in Brisbane Australia with my British wife and 11 year old daughter (dual Australian British citizenship) and Labrador. I have received a very exciting offer in HCMC which includes private ... Read More


Viet national needs birth certificate by lastronin
I was born in Rach Gia, VN. Am in the USA and am a US Citizen. Need US passport to travel to Vietnam but need Vietnamese birth certificate first. I have an extract from the birth registrar translated by the International Red Cross and notarized by ...

Also, in order to get a visa exemption from the Vietnamese govt, the birth certificate is something they want to see. If I don't have that, it is a really complex process of trying to retro-pat (permanently relocate back to Vietnam). I can ... Read More


CCTV Camera by snoorks
Hi I would like to install a CCTV camera outside my apartment. May I know any places in HCM that I can buy them? Also what are the price range? Thank you

https://goo.gl/maps/4zz3cA8pfcJAL1tP6 just outside near the near the TV station. Read More


Tailor made shirts (men) by MathewP
Hi everyone, Any recommandation of tailors for shirts for men in HCMC? Style: Professional, to work mostly. I am expecting good quality, especially the fabric and the cut style. I mean, quality has to be better than in normal stores otherwise ...

Can try these guys, they do weddings: adamstorevn.com/ themaydo/ Read More


Import tax by goldenbrown
Hi all, I'm after some advice I'm going to order a new labtop from either dell or hp it will be delivered from america,I don't no if their will be any import tax with it being a single item,i don't want to order and pay for it then ...

for asking someone to carry it for you. you can use an app called grabr or xtaypro. Read More


Healthcheck by Murrydog
Does anyone know what tests are done in order to get your health check to teach?

most hospital will do it for you. you can try private hospital An Sinh https://goo.gl/maps/ffdoTZvCfYu cost around 1 million. in terms of specific hiv test, I'm not too sure. Read More


Do you enjoy playing tennis? Me 2! by Checker
I'm looking for somebody who like to play tennis in Saigon. I'm an average player since I learned it a few month ago. I'm living in D2 and I have free time in afternoons. Let me know if you like to play. Cheers!

Hi, I am available to hit the ball on sunday, anytime, anywhere. I am in D7. My level is about 4.5. Cheers FredThere are regulars on Saturday morning in D7. PM me if you're interested. Read More


Fitbit in HCMC by Kalangadoo
Dear º£½ÇÂÒÂ× community, can anyone advise where I can buy a Fitbit in the city please? Thank you.

http://viendongshop.vn/ There store front is near the market here: https://goo.gl/maps/3YNAC8N43KL2 Read More


apartment rent question by Canadian Fob
Your input is greatly appreciated. We rent an apartment building in D2 for 6 months. We have been here only 3 months so far. In March we got our water bill and it was 11 m3 for my wife and I with 2 kids (7 years old and 2 months old). Seem high ...

How much are you paying? Read More


apartment rent question by Canadian Fob
Your input is greatly appreciated. We rent an apartment building in D2 for 6 months. We have been here only 3 months so far. In March we got our water bill and it was 11 m3 for my wife and I with 2 kids (7 years old and 2 months old). Seem high ...

What is 11 m3? Read More


Indoor Cycling/Exercise Studios? by CescoZulueta
Hi all! My name is Cesco from the Philippines but originally grew up in California. I will be starting my new adventure in HCMC at the end of the month and I was looking for any places to stay fit that you guys could recommend. My favorite way of ...

I think its around 1.5-2 mil a month.. discounts apply for going out of peak hours. Read More