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Antoine Tran

@tranus

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French °µÍø½ûÇø in Vietnam

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About me

French

Lives in Ho Chi Minh City

Speaks French, English

Registration: 27 April 2011

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Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
6 years ago
GuestPoster3201

Moving Down to Nha Trang by GuestPoster3201

Hi all, I've been in Hanoi for about 2 years and have had it up to here (imagine me holding my hand above by head) with the place. Just awful. Anyhow, I have heard from numerous people that Nha Trang is lovely and offers much better lifestyle ...

Antoine Tran

Internet optic fiber was also my concern. Most of the building have it. Go with Viettel I think. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
villanova

Singaporeans and Setting up 100% owned Foreign Businesses by villanova

Hey guys, I'm a Singaporean moving to HCMC early 2017 to set up a foreign owned business. Been in talks with several consultants and man does it look like it is going to be a rough ride to set up a foreign owned business in HCMC. Anyway, any ...

Antoine Tran

It took me 5 months to set up a 100% foreign investor business. It could have been done in 3 months I think. Just one thing to know: if you work with non-local lawyers, it's more expensive and they will just work with local lawyers haha. You can ... Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
Dennis Choi

Find new friends in Ho Chi Minh by Dennis Choi

Hi all I'm Dennis. I came from Busan and I've worked here for about 3 month. So I don't know much about Vietnam. Is there any place to meet foreign friends who can speak English or Japanese in Ho Chi Minh?? If you know that place or ...

Antoine Tran

Well be careful with Pham Ngu Lao and Bui Vien... lots of drugs and hookers there... that is not the real Vietnam. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Investing in real estate or having interest-bearing account? by tranus

Hi there, What would be better/safer: investing in real estate in HCMC or having an interest-bearing account in a Vietnamese bank (that can also be foreign bank in Vietnam)? I've been told in Vietnam interest-bearing account can be 8%? What ...

Antoine Tran

We are vietnamese °µÍø½ûÇøs working in the real estate and property management for °µÍø½ûÇøs. If you do need any information or help in looking for a place, please pm me. We could help as we have our vietnamese real estate network set and have help °µÍø½ûÇøs ... Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Investing in real estate or having interest-bearing account? by tranus

Hi there, What would be better/safer: investing in real estate in HCMC or having an interest-bearing account in a Vietnamese bank (that can also be foreign bank in Vietnam)? I've been told in Vietnam interest-bearing account can be 8%? What ...

Antoine Tran

Make sure you have a good lawyer, fake documents are rife in Viet Nam. There have been a few cases in the news of late about people selling houses that weren't theirs.Yep I work with a lawyer and I will also deal directly with the developer. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Investing in real estate or having interest-bearing account? by tranus

Hi there, What would be better/safer: investing in real estate in HCMC or having an interest-bearing account in a Vietnamese bank (that can also be foreign bank in Vietnam)? I've been told in Vietnam interest-bearing account can be 8%? What ...

Antoine Tran

Yep, I think real estate is a nice and safe option... even if small crisis might arise in 1 or 2 years. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Investing in real estate or having interest-bearing account? by tranus

Hi there, What would be better/safer: investing in real estate in HCMC or having an interest-bearing account in a Vietnamese bank (that can also be foreign bank in Vietnam)? I've been told in Vietnam interest-bearing account can be 8%? What ...

Antoine Tran

Hello, For the bank: - If put money into the bank, you can open saving account, the reference rate is around 6,5-6,6% (VND currency) for fixed over 12 months. 12months later, you come back to the bank, get the money back + interest (no tax applied ... Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Condotel in Vietnam by tranus

Hi foreigners and locals, what do you think about investing in condotel in Vietnam? Actually that would be more a question for locals but my Vietnamese skills are so bad haha. I heard about a new project in Vin Pearl Phu Quoc but last time I've ...

Antoine Tran

Yeah difficult for foreigners to own land or house. I'm thinking more and more about apartment. I got plenty of offers. Now I need to make the right choice. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Condotel in Vietnam by tranus

Hi foreigners and locals, what do you think about investing in condotel in Vietnam? Actually that would be more a question for locals but my Vietnamese skills are so bad haha. I heard about a new project in Vin Pearl Phu Quoc but last time I've ...

Antoine Tran

Yep, I see... Thanks, I really appreciate your contribution :) Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Condotel in Vietnam by tranus

Hi foreigners and locals, what do you think about investing in condotel in Vietnam? Actually that would be more a question for locals but my Vietnamese skills are so bad haha. I heard about a new project in Vin Pearl Phu Quoc but last time I've ...

Antoine Tran

Yeah I also think it's risky investment... making at least 10%... so why don't the developers do it for themselves? But as it's new, I was thinking the developers could inject a lot of money to make it work and reassure the investors. I ... Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Condotel in Vietnam by tranus

Hi foreigners and locals, what do you think about investing in condotel in Vietnam? Actually that would be more a question for locals but my Vietnamese skills are so bad haha. I heard about a new project in Vin Pearl Phu Quoc but last time I've ...

Antoine Tran

I thought the link I gave you on another thread would have scared you off condotels...seems not.Hello Colinoscapee, That is what you wrote: "Condo-hotels are a bad investment, they promise the earth and give you very low returns, read ... Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus created a thread
8 years ago

Condotel in Vietnam

Hi foreigners and locals, what do you think about investing in condotel in Vietnam? Actually that would be more a question for locals but my Vietnamese skills are so bad haha. I heard about a new project in Vin Pearl Phu Quoc but last time I've ... Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Investing in real estate or having interest-bearing account? by tranus

Hi there, What would be better/safer: investing in real estate in HCMC or having an interest-bearing account in a Vietnamese bank (that can also be foreign bank in Vietnam)? I've been told in Vietnam interest-bearing account can be 8%? What ...

Antoine Tran

Thanks buddy :) Yeah I plan to buy a property but not the cheapest one otherwise I might struggle finding tenants and resell it then. Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Investing in real estate or having interest-bearing account? by tranus

Hi there, What would be better/safer: investing in real estate in HCMC or having an interest-bearing account in a Vietnamese bank (that can also be foreign bank in Vietnam)? I've been told in Vietnam interest-bearing account can be 8%? What ...

Antoine Tran

Condo-hotels are a bad investment, they promise the earth and give you very low returns, read below. Additionally, there are tons of financial risks with condo-hotel investments. First, there are risks when buying into an HOA community. You also ... Read More

Antoine Tran
tranus replied to a thread
8 years ago
tranus

Investing in real estate or having interest-bearing account? by tranus

Hi there, What would be better/safer: investing in real estate in HCMC or having an interest-bearing account in a Vietnamese bank (that can also be foreign bank in Vietnam)? I've been told in Vietnam interest-bearing account can be 8%? What ...

Antoine Tran

Most banks are giving 7.6% for 1 year, the staff at HSBC have advised you badly.Thanks so much for this reminder. I forgot the rule n1 in Vietnam: always ask many people to get a proper answer... I will ask another one... Read More