

frankieyow
Singaporean expat in Vietnam
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in hcmc
Speaks English, Mandarin, Malay and various dialets
Registration: 24 July 2013
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1st Jan 2018 New Year Social Run, HCMC by frankieyow
Friends, Try to gather people for this coming New Year social run, the more the merrier. The starting point would be at Crescent Mall, PMH, HCMC. time: 7am, distance: 5km or 10km. Route to be decided later. This suppose to be just a social ...

Thanks for the good suggestion. Read More

1st Jan 2018 New Year Social Run, HCMC
Friends, Try to gather people for this coming New Year social run, the more the merrier. The starting point would be at Crescent Mall, PMH, HCMC. time: 7am, distance: 5km or 10km. Route to be decided later. This suppose to be just a social ... Read More


Start a small cafe business in Ho Chi Minh CIty by frankieyow
Hi, I am from Singapore and have been here in Vietnam (Hanoi and HCMC) on and off for the past 7 yrs. I am now interested and looking for an opportunity to set up a small café business, serving mainly drink and pastry for a start, in HCMC. My ...

Thanks for the advice. I know it will be very tough to run the business as what you have just mentioned. I also know very well that for every business there will be competition, regardless of what you do. On the other hand, competition may be ... Read More

Start a small cafe business in Ho Chi Minh CIty
Hi, I am from Singapore and have been here in Vietnam (Hanoi and HCMC) on and off for the past 7 yrs. I am now interested and looking for an opportunity to set up a small café business, serving mainly drink and pastry for a start, in HCMC. My ... Read More


Can foreigner buy farm land in VIetnam by frankieyow
Hi ,Is anyone has any idea whether a foreigner is allowed to buy farm land in Vietnam ? Do they sell as per acre or per square meter? Generally, what is the price in term of per acre or per square meter.Frank

I am more interested to buy a small piece of farm land to plant vegetables and fruits. Sorely for my own interest and not for speculation Read More

Can foreigner buy farm land in VIetnam
Hi ,Is anyone has any idea whether a foreigner is allowed to buy farm land in Vietnam ? Do they sell as per acre or per square meter? Generally, what is the price in term of per acre or per square meter.Frank Read More


Temporary Resident Card by frankieyow
I just got my work permit from Long An, but I am now staying in Ho Chi Minh City. Can I apply my TRC in Ho Chi Minh City instead of in Long An ? What is the most convenience and easier way to apply the TRC? Any recommendation?

Thank you so much for the information. My previous TRC which already expired was applied in Long An, as was told I need to apply over there. Now I thought it would be more convenience to apply the new TRC in HCMC instead, hope they can accept my ... Read More

Temporary Resident Card
I just got my work permit from Long An, but I am now staying in Ho Chi Minh City. Can I apply my TRC in Ho Chi Minh City instead of in Long An ? What is the most convenience and easier way to apply the TRC? Any recommendation? Read More


Problem with exchanging foreign Driver License into Vietnamese by missmae
So i checked up all forums, website etc for the procedure of exchanging my German DL into a Vietnamese one. According to them I need - a copy of my passport - 3 months visa + (i have a 5 years exemption) - notarized and translated version of my ...

Hi, Refer to the following site and you will know whether it is difficult or easy:- youtube.com/watch?v=3uIV8HAbLNA; youtube.com/watch?v=SpOzAE4tuWo Good luck to you Read More

Where can I look for good orthopedists in HCMC?
Hi, Does anyone know any good orthopedists in HCMC? I am a regular jogger and recently suffering from Knee Joint pain on both legs, especially during stair climbing. Let me know if you know. Thanks in advance Read More


Looking for some new places to head out by Fairdinkum16
Hey everyone, Recently moved here and just seem to keep going to the same places for dinner and out for a drink. Was wondering if anyone could pass on some info of some good places to have a drink after work, or on the weekends. Weekends usually ...

For all you can drink from 3pm to 7pm for just VND120,000, go to Number 5 bar at 44 Pasteur, D1. Have fun Read More