KKK36
Australian looking for information about Vietnam
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Legally Recognized Driver's License(s) for Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
As a tourist/visitor to Vietnam to legally drive a car, or to legally ride a motorbike with an engine displacement over 50cc, you are required to hold a valid driver's license which is recognized in Vietnam. Motorbikes under 50cc require no ...
@Aidan in HCMCYes, read it at the time. The real takeaway IMO is that there are more than one convention/treaty and for Aussies at least, it is clearly stated that we can't use our international licence in Vietnam. THe licence has a list of ... Read More
Legally Recognized Driver's License(s) for Vietnam by Aidan in HCMC
As a tourist/visitor to Vietnam to legally drive a car, or to legally ride a motorbike with an engine displacement over 50cc, you are required to hold a valid driver's license which is recognized in Vietnam. Motorbikes under 50cc require no ...
I was at the local traffic police station headquarters in Vung Tau yesterday.The person in charge of issuing new licences for this area stated that 50cc or under 4kw if electric did not need a licence.I hasten to add the same person told me my ... Read More
Severe Traffic Police Crackdown? by expat97
Is anyone aware of/heard of a massive traffic police crack-down?My wife reports that the traffic police all over Vietnam have started about 1 week or so ago totally MASSIVE crack-down with huge fines.Fines for almost everything (i can only ope that ...
"@jayrozzetti And, BTW, i will tell you for a fact,I personally will continue to walk on the 'wrong' side of the road, the same as every other country - I will NOT walk on a road with mad stupid incompetent distracted VN drivers coming up BEHIND ... Read More
50-day campaign for issuing e ID accounts for foreigners by OceanBeach92107
VNeID - My wife uses it and I'll be glad to have ithttps://vietnamnews.vn/society/1720536/50-day-campaign-launched-to-issue-identity-accounts-for-foreigners-in-viet-nam.html
At no point did I say the issue was a VN government issue. I just pointed out that in my opinion having a concern for privacy was rational. Whether or not you or I have the same concerns is immaterial. My response would be the same in Australia and ... Read More
50-day campaign for issuing e ID accounts for foreigners by OceanBeach92107
VNeID - My wife uses it and I'll be glad to have ithttps://vietnamnews.vn/society/1720536/50-day-campaign-launched-to-issue-identity-accounts-for-foreigners-in-viet-nam.html
Or maybe they value privacy? Every time someone gives away private information they risk becoming a target. Information is currency, ask all the bots. Concern is rational and considering the value of what is being offered is not a bad thing. Read More
Most common scams in Vietnam by Cheryl
Hello everyone, Settling in Vietnam as an expat implies navigating into a new and unfamiliar environment and habits, making you potentially vulnerable to scammers. Whether it’s immigration or finance advice, housing scam, online traps or ...
"What are the most common scams targeting expats in Vietnam?"Anything and everything! And not just targeted at expats, scams are rife even against the Vietnamese so exercise caution. If possible get word of mouth referrals etc. Read More
Marrying a buddist as a Christian by marrbuff
Any thoughts on the viability of a western christian marrying a buddist in 'vietnam or 'thailand?
A quote I heard attributed to the Buddha many years ago, " A THOUSAND MONKS, A THOUSAND RELIGIONS"I'm also very happily married to a Vietnamese woman of nominally buddhist faith. I'm not a fundamentalist christian though raised RC. Funnily, my ... Read More
One way flight into VN by Svho
Anyone have first hand experience flying into VN with one way ticket into the country? Does the government require a return flight or to another destination? I have been there 3 times and a native from Danang. Looking to make a move ...
And Express VPN works better IMO. Faster, less router switching and works with most streaming options.Both usually have subscription deals available. Read More
One way flight into VN by Svho
Anyone have first hand experience flying into VN with one way ticket into the country? Does the government require a return flight or to another destination? I have been there 3 times and a native from Danang. Looking to make a move ...
Most airlines do not work this way anymore. Read More
What are Vietnamese workers like as people? by Rudi2255477
Hello,I am planning to open a small factory in the Asian region and would like to learn more about what Vietnamese people are like.How do they generally behave or perform as workers?In comparison to Chinese workers, what are the main differences in ...
@rogergarinmichaud I don't think this is about foreigners....in India in particular, we use to make a practise of never saying, 'is that the way to our destination , but rather, simply ask which direction it is to a place. That usually gave you a ... Read More
Computer woes, where to buy? by Dannyroc3
My 2017 Macbookpro is occasionally getting a huge barcode-like line down the center of my screen, once it filled the whole screen. If I close it or restart, it goes away but that cant be a sign of good things to come.AI says it could be the screen ...
@Aidan in HCMC I recommended you wait and buy in November in the US ...or Australia...maybe I was obtuse? Read More
Computer woes, where to buy? by Dannyroc3
My 2017 Macbookpro is occasionally getting a huge barcode-like line down the center of my screen, once it filled the whole screen. If I close it or restart, it goes away but that cant be a sign of good things to come.AI says it could be the screen ...
@Dannyroc3It is more likely to be the graphios chip or assocaited circuitry. Keep your data backed up and get a new one when ready (as you say, maybe cheaper out of VN). If your ipad will keep you happy for 6 months you can get the good sales in ... Read More
TRC and customs on returning to Vietnam
HIOn the way back tonight and re-entering on a TRC for the first time.Do you still just get in the horrible long queue with all the other tourists or does a TRC allow entry through other queues?ThanksK Read More
Schools in Vietnam for º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s by Nuket.Ma
Hi there!My family (two adults and two teenagers, 16 and 13 years old) is considering moving to Vietnam, and we're trying to gather some information about how schools work there for expat families.From what we've gathered, it seems like most expats ...
...and as a former teacher, I would add that the old adage, "the squeaky wheel gets the oil" is just as true in a classroom. Be a parent who engages with the kids teachers and your children will get the best that classroom has to offer. Read More
Schools in Vietnam for º£½ÇÂÒÂ×s by Nuket.Ma
Hi there!My family (two adults and two teenagers, 16 and 13 years old) is considering moving to Vietnam, and we're trying to gather some information about how schools work there for expat families.From what we've gathered, it seems like most expats ...
HiI'm an Aussie married to a special Vietnamese woman. She has two children 8 and 11 yrs old. The 8 year old is in a Vietnamese school, a better one, and the fees are a few million Dong per month. The 11 year old is in another Vietnamese school ... Read More