jeff-vn
American expat in Vietnam
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36
About me
American
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 02 September 2012
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Where can I replace glass on an Ipad by Guest63985
By accident our Ipad got broken and we need to replace with a new glass. Does anyone have any recommendations where to go in HCMC? And do you have an idea about costs for the replacement? The Ipad is working as normal, its only (!) the glass ...
My iPad3 got dropped and I went to the store yesterday that was recommended earlier (phukiendidong 384 Duong 3/2, P12, Q10). They did a great job, very professional and fast, with reasonable prices. I also had a problem with the on/off switch on my ... Read More
Where to get best exchange rate to convert DONG to USD? by eddie500
I have dong and need USD as I am leaving Vietnam. Would anyone have a recommendation on where I can get the best exchange rate to buy USD? Thankyou
I have always had good luck at Hung Long, 86 Mac Thi Buoi, District 1 Read More
Question for the weekend mechanics about my motorbike by jeff-vn
Hi all, I have a 2010 Yamaha Nouvo that started running rough about a month ago. When I drive at a steady speed (say 30 or 40 kmh) I can feel that the engine is missing and the bike does not drive smooth. It also misses quite a bit when I ...
Just a quick update for closure on this -- I went to a mechanic who is a trusted friend of my local friend, and he said that the engine was losing compression and needed some overhaul work. What I've learned is that the "service ... Read More
Question for the weekend mechanics about my motorbike
Hi all, I have a 2010 Yamaha Nouvo that started running rough about a month ago. When I drive at a steady speed (say 30 or 40 kmh) I can feel that the engine is missing and the bike does not drive smooth. It also misses quite a bit when I ... Read More
Canceling a temporary residency card
Hi all, I have an unusual situation to get your input on. My wife and I are US citizens and arrived last September. We were planning to start working with a foreign-owned company here, but needed to wait about 6 months while they did some ... Read More
Where/how to pay the new road fee
I read that there is a new road fee for car and motorbike owners, with hefty fines for non-payment (see tuoitrenews.vn/society/11199/car-owners-who-havent-paid-road-fee-face-fine-today). Can anyone tell me where/how to pay the fee? Thanks. Read More
Hospital for work permit health check by jeff-vn
I need the health check for a work permit but have heard that FV Hospital in D7 is very expensive. Can anyone recommend other locations where they will know what I am talking about (in English) that would be more reasonably priced? Thanks!
OK, thanks for the links everyone, I appreciate it. Read More
Hospital for work permit health check
I need the health check for a work permit but have heard that FV Hospital in D7 is very expensive. Can anyone recommend other locations where they will know what I am talking about (in English) that would be more reasonably priced? Thanks! Read More
New law for expats riding motorbikes? by jeff-vn
I'm starting to hear rumors about a supposed new law in HCMC that requires expats (and possibly local VN as well) who do not have their bike registered in their name to have a letter of permission from the owner of the motorbike which is stamped by ...
LBF, you got to give them a "A" for effort. They are truly trying to clean their act up. On another note in regards to the OP. Why would any expat want to be tooling around with-out proper documentation. You surely wouldn't do it back home.That's ... Read More
New law for expats riding motorbikes? by jeff-vn
I'm starting to hear rumors about a supposed new law in HCMC that requires expats (and possibly local VN as well) who do not have their bike registered in their name to have a letter of permission from the owner of the motorbike which is stamped by ...
OK, thanks for the link. Read More
New law for expats riding motorbikes?
I'm starting to hear rumors about a supposed new law in HCMC that requires expats (and possibly local VN as well) who do not have their bike registered in their name to have a letter of permission from the owner of the motorbike which is stamped by ... Read More
Distilled water in HCMC? by jeff-vn
Does anyone know if distilled water is available in HCMC and if so, where I could buy some? Thanks.
Lab shop: selling all kind of Laboratory equipment and chemicals. the shop selling the distilled water is the "ghetto" looking one... pass by there, you won't miss it, on the right hand side coming from Big C.Found it, thanks again for the info and ... Read More
Distilled water in HCMC? by jeff-vn
Does anyone know if distilled water is available in HCMC and if so, where I could buy some? Thanks.
Hi,Yep.. you can get it on To Hien Thanh street in district 10 (near Big C) by those lab'shop, water distiled once or double distilled (about 5000vnd a liter) Or you can just distill it yourself..Thanks for your reply. I know where the Big C is, but ... Read More
Distilled water in HCMC?
Does anyone know if distilled water is available in HCMC and if so, where I could buy some? Thanks. Read More
Electronic components stores in HCM by jeff-vn
Where can I buy electronics like RCA cables, antenna cable (to run between DVD player and TV), and other electronic components (not computer parts) in HCM? I'm looking for something similar to Amorn Electronics in Thailand, or Radio Shack in the US. ...
Great, thanks guys I appreciate it Read More