Lucas
@lucas 247
Vietnamese citizen
Forum posts
7
About me
Vietnamese
Lives in Ho Chi Minh City
Speaks English
Registration: 10 August 2011
Activity
blackberry in vietnam by miranti
hi, is anyone knows, is blackberry messenger works in Vietnam ? if yes, with which mobile provider ?
yeap, with this Viettel simm, you will need 65k VND for BBthang and 20k VND for BBtuan Read More
Prepaid SIM card in Vietnam, Taxi questions by melicacy
hello! where can i purchase prepaid SIM card in HCMC? which brand should i purchase for one that has internet for iPhone? is there a possibility of getting ripped off if i buy from the airport? is it more expensive there? for taxis, does the meter ...
Simm is very cheap and and you can buy everywhere. Mobi, Vina, & Viettel are as good as well. If your iphone can not use the simm, it is locked with your present service supplier. Ask your friend or taxi take you to Le Hong Phong or Hung Vuong ... Read More
VietComBank Interest Rate 16% / year by rambo4
Hi guys, Juz wanna check it is safe to open a saving account with the local banks in hcmc? The banks is giving 16% per yr ( interest rate ). Have anyone here open an account yet???
If you ask about "safe", this bank can be seen as safer than other private bankers. Vietnamese government will back up it as its practice for other state-own companies. Thus, you can get back your money even if with 16% rate Read More
Need HELP!!! by WhiteRussian
Hello everyone! I need a help! I can't found cheap apartment in District 7. Do you know any real estate agents in Ho Chi Minh City?
It's depend on what is "cheap" for you With $500 - 550/month, you can have many choices now. It's much cheaper than 1-2 year before. And not difficult to find. just go for a look Read More
Vietnam - general info please by netyoda
Ok I'll admit it, geographically I have no idea of Vietnam. I'm looking for a quiet place on the coast somewhere, cheap accommodation, beer and internet are my only requirements. Recommendations anyone? Thanks in advance, Lee
Hi Lee, Try to get a basic travel or medical insurance before coming. It would be very useful for evacuation if needed. There are only 1 foreign hospital (Franco Vietnam) here, but not enough doctors and facility for serious case (and much ... Read More
Anyone will buy mooncake in HCMC? by adam_li
I saw many moon cakes promotion since early July. Do anybody have any suggestion of buying moon cake or anyone will buy it?
As far Mooncakes go.....don't judge a book by it's cover. Cakes were not meant to be heavier than rocks. It's too bad they don't put as much effort into the taste as they do the appearance.Absolutely agree. Most of mooncake I tried put 80% effort on ... Read More
seeking a reputable pediatric in dist. 9 or 2 by vicci0606
Hi all, We just had a baby on last saturday. she was born in Hung Vuong Hospital in dist.5. tomorrow i will be moving with my family in dist.9. i would like to know if there is a good pediatric around dist9 or dist2?
Hi Vicci, you can check out Victoria clinic - Nguyen Van Troi Dr. Tri Doan is a good english speaking pediatric there. Consultation is around 16 - 18$. But he is often busy with patient. You should booking in advance. (Don't know any good ... Read More