Contem talk
Canadian °µÍø½ûÇø in Vietnam
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About me
Canadian, Single
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh
Speaks English, French
Registration: 01 October 2015
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Denied Reason: please provide a detailed address in Vietnam by Zain ul Haq
Hello Experts,I am intending to visit Vietnam in late December and applied for visa for my family. I booked a hotel from agoda.com and put the hotel address on visa form. Here's the address I put on visa form as received in the email from Agoda.5B ...
Hello Aidan, Just a quick update—I arrived in Vietnam a couple of days ago on a three-month tourist visa, and everything went smoothly without any issues. I have approved visa for another 3 months and hopefully I'll be getting another ... Read More
Denied Reason: please provide a detailed address in Vietnam by Zain ul Haq
Hello Experts,I am intending to visit Vietnam in late December and applied for visa for my family. I booked a hotel from agoda.com and put the hotel address on visa form. Here's the address I put on visa form as received in the email from Agoda.5B ...
Hello Aidan,Thank you for your response. Yes, I am using a Canadian passport. I have applied for an e-visa from June to the end of August, which was approved for 3 months. Now, I am applying for my second visa. I plan to travel to Vietnam this month ... Read More
Denied Reason: please provide a detailed address in Vietnam by Zain ul Haq
Hello Experts,I am intending to visit Vietnam in late December and applied for visa for my family. I booked a hotel from agoda.com and put the hotel address on visa form. Here's the address I put on visa form as received in the email from Agoda.5B ...
Dear Aidan,I hope you’re doing well.I would appreciate your guidance on this matter.I have applied for a tourist visa for Vietnam from September, with a planned stay of 89 days. During the application process, I was asked to provide the name ... Read More
Looking for an Online Native English Teacher for a 6-Year-Old by Contem talk
Hello,I am looking for a native English teacher who can help a 6-year-old boy improve his creative writing, grammar, and speaking skills. The lessons should be conducted online, and we prefer a teacher who has their own training materials.Please PM ...
@jayrozzetti23 Thank you for the information, surely I will do some research's. Read More
Looking for an Online Native English Teacher for a 6-Year-Old
Hello,I am looking for a native English teacher who can help a 6-year-old boy improve his creative writing, grammar, and speaking skills. The lessons should be conducted online, and we prefer a teacher who has their own training materials.Please PM ... 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 ...
I’d like to share my personal experience in setting up a factory and how the operational dynamics unfold.If you're planning to establish a factory far from major cities like Saigon or Hanoi, there are significant benefits. In my case, I chose ... Read More
Taxi Options at Tan Son Nhat Airport - Any Recommendations by Contem talk
Hello everyone,I recently experienced some difficulty getting a taxi or Grab ride immediately upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. After booking a Grab, the driver asked me to walk to the parking lot, which was a bit inconvenient—especially ...
@OceanBeach92107It's great to hear about your experience! Having a private connection for airport pickup and drop-off is definitely convenient, but not everyone has access to that service—especially travelers who aren't well-connected ... Read More
International School Tuition As High As â‚«1 BILLION VN by OceanBeach92107
"Vietnam int’l school tuition fees near $38,515 for 2025–26 school year""Many international schools in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi have announced tuition fee increases for the 2025-26 academic year, with some reaching nearly VND1 billion ...
Tuition fees for top schools can be high worldwide, and they tend to increase annually. As the original poster (OP) mentioned, this applies to high school fees as well. If you want the best education for your child, it comes at a cost. For example, ... Read More
Taxi Options at Tan Son Nhat Airport - Any Recommendations
Hello everyone,I recently experienced some difficulty getting a taxi or Grab ride immediately upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport. After booking a Grab, the driver asked me to walk to the parking lot, which was a bit inconvenient—especially ... Read More
Best SIM or Internet Option for Big Downloads While Traveling Vietnam? by MaxG96
Hey everyone! 👋I’m a video editor and I’ll be traveling around Vietnam, mostly in Gia Lai, Bình Thuáºn, and Long An. I often need to download 10-20GB+ files daily, so I’m looking for fast and reliable internet ...
@MaxG96If you’re traveling in Vietnam, I recommend using a mobile SIM card with a 30-day data package to stay connected to your work on the go. For reliable internet access, hotels, homes, and cafés offer fast Wi-Fi—often quicker ... Read More
Divorce in Vietnam (2024) by Randomguy2040
Hi everyone, me (American) and my wife ( Vietnamese) want to divorce in VN. Neither of us have kids, assets or properties to dispute over. I reached out to a few lawyers online. I was quoted 4000 dollars on average and they recommended an unilateral ...
I had a friend from Sweden who married a Vietnamese (wife). They tied the knot in Singapore and later moved to Vietnam, but they didn’t register their marriage there. My friend was initially granted a five-year spousal visa in Vietnam based on ... Read More
Looking to start a business in Saigon by lambieallan
Looking to start a business in Saigon I am Australia does anyone know the rules or someone who is good at this to help me I contacted lawyer but he wants five hundred us an hour these lawyers never cease to amaze me
@lambieallanStarting a business in Vietnam as a foreigner can be quite challenging. While Vietnam has developed significantly, the mindset and attitudes of the people may still feel reminiscent of 20–30 years ago. One change, however, is that ... Read More
Vietnamese birth certificate by Juliapuzzle
Hi, my friend is vietnamese in the UK on a spouse visa. Her mother incorrectly registered her DOB so she could start school earlier( in the 1990s) she celebrates her birthday on the day she was born and this has been posted on social media.She going ...
Yes, of course, it's illegal. As you mentioned, her mother mistakenly registered her date of birth, but everyone still remembers to celebrate on the correct day. If it was truly a mistake, there has been plenty of time to correct it. Let’s be ... Read More
Which is better Hanoi or HCMC ? by daviddomoney
Are there many °µÍø½ûÇøs in Hanoi or just HCMC? Which is a better place to be based?
It's not that difficult, as many international and local companies in Vietnam are actively seeking to expand into overseas markets and need capable individuals to support these efforts.It's always wise to research thoroughly before making any ... Read More
Which is better Hanoi or HCMC ? by daviddomoney
Are there many °µÍø½ûÇøs in Hanoi or just HCMC? Which is a better place to be based?
I first came to Vietnam 15 years ago, arriving in Hanoi. At that time, I found life there to be a bit more challenging, so I decided to move to Ho Chi Minh City (HCM), where life felt easier. Of course, this was 15 years ago.Now, both cities have ... Read More