

William Wallace
@willwall
Scottish °µÍø½ûÇø in Vietnam
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27
About me
Scottish
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English + some Vietnamese
Registration: 10 December 2011
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School fees quoted in USD by willwall
Does anyone know why an International School in HCMC would publish their school fees in US Dollars instead of Vietnam Dong? Must be a benefit of some sort but not sure what it would be

Thanks for all the replies. I suppose it's all about the exchange rate applied by the school when they convert their fees from USD to VND. If they "adjust" the exchange rate from USD to VND down by around 500 dong per dollar then they ... Read More

School fees quoted in USD
Does anyone know why an International School in HCMC would publish their school fees in US Dollars instead of Vietnam Dong? Must be a benefit of some sort but not sure what it would be Read More


Questions on move to HCMC by Kooler42
We are considering a move to HCMC next year from Singapore. Which are the best international schools. I am American ad my wife is from Vietnam We have a 4 year old son. I will be employed by an American Company as a consultant. Most of my work ...

Just remembered- Try the website International School Review. Plenty of info about schools in HCMC Read More


Questions on move to HCMC by Kooler42
We are considering a move to HCMC next year from Singapore. Which are the best international schools. I am American ad my wife is from Vietnam We have a 4 year old son. I will be employed by an American Company as a consultant. Most of my work ...

With a child at only 4 years of age you have a long way to go. If you elect to have the child at fee paying schools you are going to spend a lot of money. I have had experience of fee paying schools in the UK and was very pleased with the end ... Read More


Questions on move to HCMC by Kooler42
We are considering a move to HCMC next year from Singapore. Which are the best international schools. I am American ad my wife is from Vietnam We have a 4 year old son. I will be employed by an American Company as a consultant. Most of my work ...

Unless you want to spend a lot of money on schools that are both overpriced and rapacious, you should give the matter serious consideration. Have a look at the day schools and boarding schools in Thailand,Singapore,Malaysia,the UK and Australia. ... Read More


Chemistry Tutor by willwall
Looking for an experienced and qualified Chemistry Tutor for a 15 year old in Phu My Hung Minimum 4 hours a week on a month to month basis After school hours and Saturday preferred Thanks

Hello Are you available for tutoring? 2 boys in High School at SSIS. UK year 5 4 hours a week would be ideal. After school hours Regards Bill Wallace Read More

Apartment Phu My Hung
Looking to buy a 3 bedroomed apartment in Phu My Hung area. Price between 3 and 4 billion Serious sellers only Read More


How is it possible for Land seller to provide FAKE Red Book? by thuy4tien
ALL....... this is puzzling to me when I browsed thru the Forum containing information on °µÍø½ûÇøs who want to buy land or property in Vietnam. Let's say you want to buy land. You talked to the Seller and agreed on the price. You pay for the ...

Had an experience several years ago in Vung Tau. Bought a plot of land with the intention of building a house. Had all the paperwork which all had the correct stamps and everything else needed to make it official. Got a surprise when someone else ... Read More

Chemistry Tutor
Looking for an experienced and qualified Chemistry Tutor for a 15 year old in Phu My Hung Minimum 4 hours a week on a month to month basis After school hours and Saturday preferred Thanks Read More

Rentals in US Dollars
Is it legal for landlords to demand rental payments in US Dollars as opposed to Vietnam Dong? Appreciate any advice on this matter as it is strange to ask for US Dollars in a country that has Vietnam dong as it's currency Read More


business work stations by shwen Ho
Hi guys, could anyone guide me where to possibly find suppliers of business work stations. As usual price is a constraint so the cheaper the better, appreciate the help. Shwen

Hello If you have been unable to find exactly what you are looking for perhaps I can assist. Wife has a furniture factory and we have our own furniture designers. Let me know what you are looking for and can arrange a visit Best Regards Bill Read More

Power Cuts Phu My Hung
Anyone know why power cuts have started in Phu My Hung? Yesterday the power was off from 8am to 5pm at my apartment block and it seems that a large area around SSIS was affected. Noticed that some sections of Phu My Hung have had the power off ... Read More


Heart Rate Monitor by willwall
Trying to locate a Heart Rate Monitor in HCMC without any luck so far. OMRON and other companies make them but proving difficult to get my hands on one Appreciate any advice on where to buy one or where I should be looking. Willwall

Thanks for the response to my post for a heart rate monitor. Checked out the models available at the cycle shop but they were too advanced for my needs. OMRON make a basic model but for some reason it is not available in Vietnam. Tried online ... Read More


Heart Rate Monitor by willwall
Trying to locate a Heart Rate Monitor in HCMC without any luck so far. OMRON and other companies make them but proving difficult to get my hands on one Appreciate any advice on where to buy one or where I should be looking. Willwall

It is for exercise purposes. Read More

Heart Rate Monitor
Trying to locate a Heart Rate Monitor in HCMC without any luck so far. OMRON and other companies make them but proving difficult to get my hands on one Appreciate any advice on where to buy one or where I should be looking. Willwall Read More