

Lua Dinh
Vietnamese citizen
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Vietnamese
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Registration: 03 March 2011
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New members of the USA forum, introduce yourself here by Julien
Hi all, Newbie on the USA forum? DonÂ’t know how to start? This thread is for you ;) We invite you to introduce yourself on this topic, to share with us your °µÍø½ûÇø story if you are already living in the country, or to tell us more on your ...

Hi all - I've just moved to NYC and will be here for sometime. Hope to meet some good friends here :) Read More


work permit/visa by joshtodd
Can anyone offer any help? I've been offered a job in HCMC and am starting to look into the work permit regulations with the help of the company. Some of the information I have been given seems to state that a work permit can take up to 3-4 months ...

Let me know if you need to know the procedure in more details. I did several applications for my clients then sure can give you some practical advise. And no worry, no money involved here. Read More


Hello from a New Member by tsukiji
Hi, I've just returned from a brief trip to Vietnam a few weeks ago and am already planning a return visit during the week of November 20-26th. I have a few friends in HCMC but would like to meet more people, perhaps discuss business or job ...

Mike, Your nick attracted me. Have you tried the best sushi store which only opens in the early morning with a very long queue at Tsukiji market? Btw, see you around soon. Lua Read More


Renewing WP by Halfway
Has anyone come up with a way of overcoming article 4 of the new decree-46 which states that a Vietnamese must have a signed contract to be training for your job. I ask this in relation to the job status, "native English speaker"

Does it provide regulations on on the recruitment and management of foreigners working in Vietnam? The new released Decree 46 tightens the requirements on foreigne employeee recruitment, issuance and renewal of WP and the reporting and management. ... Read More


Looking for a place to stay and friends/business partners in HCMC by UKGuyInSaigon
Hi I will be working in HCMC from about mid August for a few weeks and am looking for a low cost ($50-70) but reasonable hotel in a fairly central (D1) location. Does anyone have any recommendations please? I am also looking to meet local people ...

Paul, There are some good hotels in Le Thanh Ton or Bui Thi Xuan street where you can afford with your budget. I dont have software/IT background, but do believe my background can be of help. Send me message if you need my help. Welcome to ... Read More


Harry Potter fans in HCM??? by BrotherDonald
Hi °µÍø½ûÇøs, I'm looking for a possible movie theatre that would be showing Harry Potter VII. Hopefully with VN captions so I can bring a Vietnamese friend with me. I've read all the books (some twice) and can't wait to see the final episodes. Any ...

I am also a HP fan. Count me in if you guys go for Part II in HCMC later. Read More


new strict visa rules?? by crille30
Hi everybody. I read on some blog that there are more strict visa rules now. before u could get 3 or 6 month pretty easy(pay extra)but now its hard and much more difficult, is this so? You who lives here maby know? I want to stay very long time.How ...

Vung Tau and Nha Trang are pretty much the same in some perspectives e.g. tourist city and peaceful place to rest and relax. The main concern is the distance. Vung Tau is close to HCMC and you can easy to travel over a weekend by car or boat. The ... Read More


Hello Saigonians, Hopefully I Can Meet New Friends ! by tle848
Hi everyone, Kinda new to VN and don't know many people and hopefully I can meet some nice people to hang out with and have some fun. I originally came from the states. I am mix Vietnamese and American. I guess I'm back here trying to find my ...

And Domino's Pizza is also good in VN just like in the states. :)Domino Pizza. Woah, I miss it. Used to have Domino pizza and chicken wings almost twice a week during my stay in India cos nothing I could eat there. But not want to go for pizza in ... Read More


I am looking for friends or guides by nathan789
Hello, I am newbie just found this forum. I am in HCMC for 1 month. Arrived yesterday. It has become very clear to me that you really need a local to be able to understand or do anything in this city, so I am looking for friends or guides. Happy to ...

Nathan789 - Welcome to HCMC. No worries, Vietnamese ppl as well as all members here are friendly and we all can be of help if needed. Read More


Scammers - Women be Aware and Warned by HunterS
West African scammers are back in Vietnam force. Particularly in Pham Ngu Lao. Recently I've noticed them in a particular cafe there that shows movies. What's concerning to me though is that on a few occasions members of the group have been with ...

Regardless or how we feel about it race discrimination is rife in the world including here. All we can do is try to educate those around us that people of different races are mostly honest and decent the same as your friends and family and those who ... Read More


Short trip to Bali - need your advice! by Lua Dinh
Hi folks, We are going to Bali for few days and do want to get your advice on where we should stay. We have 5 ppl and are on budget travel then we dont mind to stay in one room. In addition, we shall arrive at the airport at midnight. Whether ...

@ dwisanjaya: thanks. Can you recommend me some hotels/motels/guesthouse? @ fizzqueen: from 16 to 20 July. Any suggestions for accomodations from you pls? thanks much Read More


hello! new to the forum... by glennskii
Hi! My name is Glenn. I moved to HCMC 2 months ago with my dogs (whippets). I am, first and foremost, a musician. But dabble in dog training, dog sport, dog showing, english, and a few other things. here are my blogs connected with my ...

Hahaha! you are definitely funny Read More


hello! new to the forum... by glennskii
Hi! My name is Glenn. I moved to HCMC 2 months ago with my dogs (whippets). I am, first and foremost, a musician. But dabble in dog training, dog sport, dog showing, english, and a few other things. here are my blogs connected with my ...

Lua, I forgive you for not having dogs and i forgive you for not being vegetarian ;) althought i don't know what gave you the crazy idea to eat meat and the crazy idea to not have a dog ;) hehe Lost Soul, yeah, like steve miller sang... "i'm a ... Read More


hello! new to the forum... by glennskii
Hi! My name is Glenn. I moved to HCMC 2 months ago with my dogs (whippets). I am, first and foremost, a musician. But dabble in dog training, dog sport, dog showing, english, and a few other things. here are my blogs connected with my ...

Haha, interesting post. I dont have a dog and I am not a vegetarian and dont think any of reason to contact you. But you are funny that attracted me. Haha Read More


Hello gals and guys by Lua Dinh
I am new and would like to join you all. I know how hard a foreigner adapts to new environment, so let me know if I can be of help. Wanna make frdssssssssssssss

Hey, hows your holiday? Where did you go? I was back to my hometown in Vung Tau city. Too crowded and things became very expensive at that moment. Read More