

Frede001
Danish 做厙輦⑹ in Vietnam
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Vietnam Will Allow Starlink Internet For 600,000 Subscribers by OceanBeach92107
Huge!https://www.reuters.com/technology/space/vietnam-issues-decision-allow-spacexs-starlink-satellite-internet-service-2025-03-26/

Still unclear how /when Starlink will start and if it will be in cooperation with the Operators, however likely not the same model as in US (direct to cell) where you can use exiting 4G/5G terminal supporting 2600MHz, this as this spectrum is ... Read More


IDP 1949 not recognized by the Vietnamese police by TyNg
During my recent trip to Vietnam, I was stopped by the Vietnamese police and learned that my IDP 1949 is not valid in Vietnam. Are there solutions to this problem, besides getting an IDP 1968 which is not possible for a US citizen? thanks!

@QPR_FCI have done the same a few time and now my TRC is getting renewed again, but just heard from my VN wife that now you also need to do a extra health check when you re-new your driving license B1/Car.Any experiences on this ? Read More


IT Jobs in Vietnam for foreigners by Serjo Ivanov
Hey guys,I am an experienced software developer with a focus on Front End development (React.js / Next.js / MERN). With over 8 years of experience in commercial and enterprise software (web) development, I previously lived in Vietnam for 4 years ...

I work in a telecom company , 10 years back we were approx. 20% foreigner in the company, now we are down to 1% in mainly the leading position and with today diversity then 50% of the 1% is male. I have one foreign employee in my team, but on local ... Read More


Good Clinic for Root Canal Retreatment in Vietnam by exe_com
Hi everyone,Im currently looking for a dental clinic in Vietnam (preferably Hanoi) for a root canal retreatment. I specifically want a place that uses a microscope for the procedure, along with a rubber dam and good hygiene ...

Hello, I have been using https://vinmecviewdental.vn/ for root canal retreatment, For sure you can find cheaper alternatives but do you really want to ..... Read More


Easiest banks to deal with ? by Michael Boylan
Hi fellow TA members.Which banks do people think are the easiest to deal with ? understand they are all pretty much governed by central government, however ive had conflicting stories about various banks. so i thought id throw it out ...

Go with a foreign bank like HSBC, the local banks start to have more and more restriction (example VIB) Read More


(Not) Earning Interest On Foreign Currency Accounts In Vietnam by OceanBeach92107
Why you can't earn interest on US Dollar accounts in Vietnam:"The central bank has remained vigilant in its watch over the exchange market and interest rates as many of its policies send a clear signal to the market that holding onto the VN ...

I do the same, had to move all my saving to my wife account (VN account to VN Account).New challenge since yesterday, she is not allowed to do a domestic transfer back to my VN Account as I am a foreign (TRC/WP) . New restriction according to VIB . Read More

uhm ... bank transfer in Vietnam start to be complicated
Seems like they have introduced some new banking rules :-(Online Vietnamese VIB account transfer to foreign VIB rejected (Foreign with TRC), need to go to VIB counter for transfer with documentation according to VIBOnline Foreign VIB account ... Read More


RUM and where in HCMC has a good selection of it. by Earlyant
I love rum.I live way out in Hoc Mon.The only place in HCMC Ive managed to find it in so far is Aeon.The international selection was Bacardi Spiced, Havana Club 3, Kraken andDiplomatico. None of which I am that keen on.There was a ...

Try this one, my local favorite ... also help on any medical conditions :-)Google Rが廙ㄆ Rhum Vi廙t Nam White Rhum Sampanruoutuongvy Read More


Internet Speeds - Fiber Optic availablity? by Brian999
Hello everyone! I will be coming to stay and live in Rach Gia later this year. My work requires dependable high speed internet. While I have visited VN many times, I have noticed that most hotels and "home-stays" are very "hit and miss" ...

Vietnam have one of the highest fiber household penetration in Asia 90%+ , good providers are VNPT, Viettel or FPT Price cheap and good , google example VNPT fiber 1gbps gia.You can have 5G from end of the year in the big cities as 5G spectrum is ... Read More


Reliable health care by annemcdannels1
looking for reliable health care, I don't speak Vietnamese so English speaking is a must. Any and all advice would be much appreciated.

I have been using mainly family practice medical for years , they are located in HN, HCMC, DNG(just google) Read More


India Consulate just ripped me off of my $250 Pls I need advise?! by godsontn
My protracted visa run issue is already known here. However, I just had a nasty experience at the Indian consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. Here is the entire story: On Friday, I went to the Indian consulate in HCMC to apply for one month tourist ...

I got a visa for 1 year, 2 weeks back, 40USD indianvisaonline.gov.in, got it after 1 day Read More


Health insurance by shenpa
Any recommendations for good comprehensive healthcare cover for 做厙輦⑹s in Vietnam?

Try the below link for indication as it depends on your age (you may have to chose Thailand instead of Vietnam as they have an alternative VN ... Read More


Health insurance by shenpa
Any recommendations for good comprehensive healthcare cover for 做厙輦⑹s in Vietnam?

I use Allianz Care for 3 years now, so far ok Read More


Police visiting your apartment by ChoculaD
Since I moved to my present HCM apartment a year ago, the police knocked on the door of my apartment twice. They asked to see passport but also searched a little bit through my possessions. This annoyed me, because Ive had other apartments in ...

Once when I lived in a house in Tay Ho (Hanoi) they knocked on the door and ask for access to our Wifi, I had no clue what to answer so I call my local office who told by admin to just say No. Never saw them again Read More


Club Life? by Papawads
We'll be returning for 6-8 weeks in Vietnam, looking for possible (young) retirement locations. There is fantastic information on this forum! Cannot thank you all enough xxOur specific wish is what we call 'club life'. We're both super-keen on ...

Only one I know, https://www.thehanoiclub.com/Used to go there to play Squash Read More