River Frogs
American expat in Vietnam
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Registration: 24 May 2021
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(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 VNÄ ...
@ OB. Regarding VN domestic bank account. Holding a 3-year TRC and an employment contract with a local NV company, is it possible to open a domestic banking account? This being with one of the major VN banks. Tks. Read More
Safe deposit boxes at banks? by Roy McRoy
hello.two similar posts on the forums, no answers.one mentioned maybe a private company providing that service, seems unlikely.many mentions of a safe at home, but that seems more of a thief magnet than deterrent, especially if not home for longer ...
Thanks, I'm anxious to hear what you discover at Techcombank. Read More
Safe deposit boxes at banks? by Roy McRoy
hello.two similar posts on the forums, no answers.one mentioned maybe a private company providing that service, seems unlikely.many mentions of a safe at home, but that seems more of a thief magnet than deterrent, especially if not home for longer ...
Thanks. The two mentioned banks hit the bottom of the banks I was considering list. Read More
Safe deposit boxes at banks? by Roy McRoy
hello.two similar posts on the forums, no answers.one mentioned maybe a private company providing that service, seems unlikely.many mentions of a safe at home, but that seems more of a thief magnet than deterrent, especially if not home for longer ...
@OceanBeach92107 I'm following up on your local domestic banking comment with a question. I hold a new 3-year TT visa along with a local company 1-year employment contract. Years back with my HSBC account I could transfer funds via the Internet to ... Read More
Instant water heaters ādo they give satisfactory shower? by ChoculaD
Iām about to move into an unfurnished apartment. Bathroom doesnāt even have water heater, and thereās no central heating. Thereās already holes drilled and wiring for an instant water heater, because person who lived there ...
@ChoculaD following up on āGoodolBoyā comments. Before purchasing an on demand unit read the volume flow specs. It could be their selling pitch. Without an internal pump oneās depending on the house/apartment water pressure, often ... Read More
INTERESTING OR SCAREY PHOTOS OF BEASTIES TAKEN IN VIETNAM by goodolboy
Sure there must be some beauties https://1drv.ms/u/s!AmXxixmqskv0g80tQnnnRMHL2oi3_A?e=X6P11y
@goodolboy all my years living in Vietnam I didnāt realize pigs enjoy rides in the countryside. Read More
when is tet by cooper1203
Stupid question maybe but google and other sources produce about 6 different answers. I think i come into hannoi on the 1st/2nd of feb will i of missed it?many thankscoop
@OceanBeach92107 there goes your chance as a member of the diplomatic team. Beerās still running out my nose from laughing. Read More
when is tet by cooper1203
Stupid question maybe but google and other sources produce about 6 different answers. I think i come into hannoi on the 1st/2nd of feb will i of missed it?many thankscoop
@Aidan in HCMCĀ slightly sliding off the main topicā¦I also like the wet markets, always exciting social interaction along with the always freshest veggies available. One memorable experience when living in Saigon. Iād filled my ... Read More
Sending stuff from UK to Vietnam - what's allowed / verboten by redgranite
Hi there - first post. I am looking for advice on sending items from the UK to Vietnam.I have a friend in Phan Ran province.I would like to send them a box containing some items from the UK.These include tea towels / key rings / slippers / socks - ...
@OceanBeach92107 possibly some of the checked in items are for resale? The other side is good hearted Viį»t kieu traveling to Vietnam most often pack in goodies for friends and family and provide a service. Including such a simple item my ... Read More
Visa Runsā¦..maybe the party is over. by GuestPoster1236
Spoke to an Australian today, heās just completed his 8th visa run . On return to Vietnam , he was told that was the last E Visa heāll get ā¦..& after leaving VN , will need to wait 12 months to re apply. Heās in a ...
@Aidan in HCMC a later today link https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/ācumbersome and inconvenientā or chasing tourists yuan, euros, and usd? My assessment is the latter. Read More
Purchase of Printer by AB_Wayne
Will appreciate information where to purchase desktop printer/scanner within Vung Tau. Thank you in advance
@Aidan in HCMC they give away color inkjet printers knowing once youāre roped in theyāll make the real money selling cartridges. Or one can find a shop that will refill the cartridges as I did when working in Siem Reap. Only problem, ... Read More
E visa requirements by Guest49284
Hi GuysNewbie here , filling out my E visa it is asking for an arrival date , I am uncertain of exact arrival date but only staying for 14 days so I am assuming if I arrive a few days after the date I have on the form it will be ok as I will be gone ...
@colinoscapee Exampleā¦one VNAirlines online booking I believe the name sequence was last first middle initial. Iām a Jr and entered my suffix as part of my last name. Lights and whistles went off while checking in. Most check-in agents ... Read More
Tips on Shipping a Used Laptop from US to Vietnam? Fedex / UPS / DHL? by bmpham
My parents are trying to ship me a used laptop from the US to me here in Ho Chi Minh. I'm reading mixed reviews about how to go about doing this. Many are saying flat out to not do it as it's too risky. Others are saying to use UPS, but ...
@OceanBeach92107 Thanks for getting back and all the others. And I know you (OB) normally include info links. Here are two.... forever unknown reasons with or w/o my VPN connection the USPS info pages are restricted? The VN.gov link stated used ... Read More
Tips on Shipping a Used Laptop from US to Vietnam? Fedex / UPS / DHL? by bmpham
My parents are trying to ship me a used laptop from the US to me here in Ho Chi Minh. I'm reading mixed reviews about how to go about doing this. Many are saying flat out to not do it as it's too risky. Others are saying to use UPS, but ...
Found this old 2018 thread perhaps still active? If not, please direct me to a more current thread.My sister in Calif wants to send her used laptop to me in Danang. Has anyone had personal experience and can CONFIRM this is A1 dog sure possible? ... Read More
Road rules... by Guestposter822
Just wondering if it's legal to turn right at a red light ? I've noticed that some Vietnamese stop and some go through the red light when turning right...
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