Mike
@MikeTVN
American expat in Vietnam
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About me
American
Lives in Vung Tàu, BàRia-Vung Tàu,
Speaks English
Registration: 14 June 2020
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LCL (Less then Container) shipping from LA to Vietnam by Skydive2063
Good day,Hello everyone! My name is Kurt, I'm moving to Vietnam (Da Nang to start). We are so excited! I was hoping to hear from anyone having shipped their personal goods by sea, from Port of Long Beach or Los Angeles to Vietnam. I would be ...
@OceanBeach92107 Thanks, OB! I really appreciate your insight and personal touch, especially since Ciambella is no longer posting. I look forward to your experienced wisdom, Sir! 😊 Read More
LCL (Less then Container) shipping from LA to Vietnam by Skydive2063
Good day,Hello everyone! My name is Kurt, I'm moving to Vietnam (Da Nang to start). We are so excited! I was hoping to hear from anyone having shipped their personal goods by sea, from Port of Long Beach or Los Angeles to Vietnam. I would be ...
I'll have to search for another appropriate post, but my TRC (1rst) renewal which I thought would be for 5 years turned out to be for only 2 years and of course the DL then as well. It’s pretty disappointing on top of the rest when I’m ... Read More
LCL (Less then Container) shipping from LA to Vietnam by Skydive2063
Good day,Hello everyone! My name is Kurt, I'm moving to Vietnam (Da Nang to start). We are so excited! I was hoping to hear from anyone having shipped their personal goods by sea, from Port of Long Beach or Los Angeles to Vietnam. I would be ...
@OceanBeach92107 I would assume based on your description that a marriage TRC (tt) would not give me the appropriate clearance for a HHG's shipment via a forwarder? Thanks in advance O.B. Some of my items include left handed guitars which adds a ... Read More
LCL (Less then Container) shipping from LA to Vietnam by Skydive2063
Good day,Hello everyone! My name is Kurt, I'm moving to Vietnam (Da Nang to start). We are so excited! I was hoping to hear from anyone having shipped their personal goods by sea, from Port of Long Beach or Los Angeles to Vietnam. I would be ...
@OceanBeach92107I would assume based on your description that a marriage TRC (tt) would not give me the appropriate clearance for a HHG's shipment via a forwarder? Thanks in advance O.B. Some of my items include left handed guitars which adds a ... Read More
Whats the solution for ants in VN by Dannyroc3
Jeez, I hate to ask such a petty question but- when I arrived in VN I assumed mosquitoes would be a problem, but that turned out to be no problem (at least I'm my area) the bigger aggravation is the tiny ants.At the first hotel I stayed at (4th ...
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'The Song' Vung Tau by departed00
I noticed a rather large new development called The Song has sprung up in Vung Tau. On the surface it looks nice and modern, but a lot of the Airbnb reviews are quite negative. Does anyone live here and can shed some light, or have any ideas about ...
Very quiet apartments in VT where Ciambella and I used to live. However, most foreigners are not willing to pay â‚«10 million to â‚«12 million for a two bedroom apartment without a seaview. -@OceanBeach92107 Okay, I have to ask. Was it ... Read More
Income Tax by paulepancakes
As a US citizen (with social security income) living in Vietnam what type of taxes are we subject to?Thanks in advance….
Question 1: What about interest from a bank in the US. I see conflicting answers that it is a flat rate of 5% and others say none. This would be on top of say $15k in SS (not taxable) and the interest is say $30k. And question 2 is a home sale in ... Read More
Owner's Manual New Motorbikes by Aidan in HCMC
Bought my second new bike today. The first bike is a Honda XR150-L, today's purchase is a Honda Airblade Black Edition.In both cases I was not given an owner's manual. When I purchased the XR150-L, I was told by the dealer that the gov't agency ...
@MikeTVN Nice scooter, and with a 160cc it will definitely be quick! I got the same fold-out, in a clear plastic button-shut envelope. Got mine plated just a couple of days ago, GF's name. You might try bringing these with you when you visit ... Read More
Owner's Manual New Motorbikes by Aidan in HCMC
Bought my second new bike today. The first bike is a Honda XR150-L, today's purchase is a Honda Airblade Black Edition.In both cases I was not given an owner's manual. When I purchased the XR150-L, I was told by the dealer that the gov't agency ...
@MikeTVN Thanks. I like it very much. Only 12 kilometres on it so far, as I've no plate for it yet. You are probably better off not having a bike registered in your own name. Take a quick read through this thread for details on an "NN" ... Read More
Owner's Manual New Motorbikes by Aidan in HCMC
Bought my second new bike today. The first bike is a Honda XR150-L, today's purchase is a Honda Airblade Black Edition.In both cases I was not given an owner's manual. When I purchased the XR150-L, I was told by the dealer that the gov't agency ...
Nice bike Aidan. I was about to buy a 2024 AB 160 SP when they (Honda dealership) said I could get it in my name with my VN DL and my 3 year marriage TRC. But after they called around and then said it would be very difficult and time consuming. So I ... Read More
Best way to transfer money and best bank in Vietnam by PatrickHaran
I am looking into my options of retiring in a few years and settling in Vietnam . I love the food and the culture and the weather and see it as a great base for exploring more of Asia . The main things that I am trying to find out is what is the ...
Schwab charges a $15.00 fee for a wire transfer (free if you have a higher balance in all accounts) and then the bank in Vietnam normally charges a fee for receiving the money. -@OceanBeach92107Ocean, I have no idea how you are so ... Read More
Zoophobic? Might want to reconsider Vietnam as your expat destination by Aidan in HCMC
Though I don't consider myself to suffer from zoophobia, here are a few instances where I would have preferred to not have been exposed to some of VN's fauna.Motoring from D7 to D1 in Saigon one afternoon, I was about halfway through D4 when I ...
@MikeTVNBeing Canadian, might I suggest a hockey stick? Chop Chop! -@Aidan in HCMC Good one.But I'm thinking a 6' long piece of schedule 30 pvc might do the trick and won't break any laws. Read More
Zoophobic? Might want to reconsider Vietnam as your expat destination by Aidan in HCMC
Though I don't consider myself to suffer from zoophobia, here are a few instances where I would have preferred to not have been exposed to some of VN's fauna.Motoring from D7 to D1 in Saigon one afternoon, I was about halfway through D4 when I ...
Yes. So I better learn how to golf . Or perhaps make one a bit longer and with a flexible end of about a foot or so but still heavy. I know the idea is to stun them in the body and they will curl up to protect itself yet unknowingly giving you a ... Read More
Zoophobic? Might want to reconsider Vietnam as your expat destination by Aidan in HCMC
Though I don't consider myself to suffer from zoophobia, here are a few instances where I would have preferred to not have been exposed to some of VN's fauna.Motoring from D7 to D1 in Saigon one afternoon, I was about halfway through D4 when I ...
Wow that's scary. How did you kill it. Snakes are fast and can easily disappear. In the US I kill them with a BB gun. Obviously that's not an option there. -@MikeTVNp.s. I'm told there are shops in Saigon which sell BB/pellet guns.(there are times I ... Read More
Zoophobic? Might want to reconsider Vietnam as your expat destination by Aidan in HCMC
Though I don't consider myself to suffer from zoophobia, here are a few instances where I would have preferred to not have been exposed to some of VN's fauna.Motoring from D7 to D1 in Saigon one afternoon, I was about halfway through D4 when I ...
Found (and killed) today on the back patio.Trimeresurus erythrurus or Red-tailed viper , a very venomous snake. The cat, dog and I walked past this thing twice before I spotted it. It was no more than 20cm from my leg on each pass. (Rắn ... Read More