sprog
Australian citizen
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Australian
Speaks Mandarin, Cantonese, Japanese, French, Italian, Gaelgh (Irish), Icelandic
Registration: 20 October 2013
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Why don't Vietnamese understand Vietnamese spoken by a foreigner? by I do believe
Having lived in Vietnam for 6 years and studied Vietnamese at the University of Social Sciences and Humanities it never ceases to amaze me that if I speak and pronounce a Vietnamese phrase perfectly to most Vietnamese, they don't understand me. ...
I speak fluent Chinese and a number of other languages, some of which are tonal. I have lived in hcmc for 4 years and my wife is Vietnamese. She told me that foreigners will face this issue, even if their Vetnamese is perfect. She said to me ... Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
Thanks Wild_1. I really appreciate your reply. At the moment I commute from Hong Kong to HCMC to be with my fiancee twice a month. One week a month she stays with me in Hong Kong. I love HCMC and its people and Viet culture. I cannot wait until I ... Read More
Dual citizenship in Vietnam for a Viet Kieu? by sofimofi
Hello all, My parents were born and raised here but moved to Canada in the 70s. I was born in Canada. Is there any way I can apply for a dual citizenship in Vietnam? I have been living here for about 1.5 months and intend on living here for the ...
I hope I am posting in the right spot. I am an Australian (6th generation) whose fiancee is Vietnamese and she wants us to live in Ho Chi Minh City. Can I get dual citizenship and if so how please? I am twice lucky because I will inherit an 8 year ... Read More
getting married in vietnam by anavrin1004
hello, can my girlfriend and I get married in vietnam without any hustle? like here in the philippines, if u wnt to get married quickly and hustle-free, you can go to manila city hall and everything will be process within the day. Is there ...
I am an Australian citizen who lives and works in Hong Kong. I intend to become a permanent resident of Hong Kong. I met a Vietnamese lady in HK but her visa ran out and she returned to Ho Chi Min City. I have visited her there and am madly in love ... Read More
Is salary of US$ 10,000 enough to live well in jakarta by Nneena
Hi I may shift to Jakarta as an expat so how much in US dollars will be best offer from the company ????for a good standard of living there as an expat??your replies are highly appreciated.
Thanks too! I want to live in a serviced apartment in CBD and work will be in CBD so won't need car. My lifestyle is simple, 0500 go to gym, 0700 breakfast, 0830 - 1730 work, 1800 - 2100 restaurant / drinks. My only vice is I am a geek and LUV toys ... Read More
Is salary of US$ 10,000 enough to live well in jakarta by Nneena
Hi I may shift to Jakarta as an expat so how much in US dollars will be best offer from the company ????for a good standard of living there as an expat??your replies are highly appreciated.
Thanks for that; but I really do not know what to ask for in Jakarta. AU $ 300,000 gets taxed heavily and Australia is going downhill. It lacks the dynamism of Hong Kong, Jakarta etc. What should I ask for as a Senior Data Analyst at a leading Telco ... Read More
Is salary of US$ 10,000 enough to live well in jakarta by Nneena
Hi I may shift to Jakarta as an expat so how much in US dollars will be best offer from the company ????for a good standard of living there as an expat??your replies are highly appreciated.
I may move to Jakarta. I will be working for a Telecom company. They have asked me for what I want in monthly salary in US$. I need to pay a management fee of US#1,300 per month and rent I am told is approx US$1,500 per month. I am asking for ... Read More