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Havent been jabbed for this- didnt have time- is it necessary and if so where can I get this vaccine in hanoi?
So I have no idea on apartment rental prices in Hanoi, and Im on the verge of signing a 6 month lease at 900USD a month. Is this too much to pay for an apartment? It's in a block in Ba Dinh, and although dirty (landlord says he'll clean) It's all very new with a supermarket/bank at the base. It's 3 beds 3 baths(!) Is this reasonable?
I have a lot of questions- sorry! But anyone know ow Vietnamese taxes work? I will have to pay vietnamese tax as Im working here over 6 months- but how??!
Ok, I'm ashamed to say it, but all the shopping in different places has lost its fun and right now I just want to go to a mall and indulge in retail therapy and get everything I need there. So where are the malls of Hanoi?
Do you need a card to shop at metro? Can you only shop there if you have a business? How does it work?
Resident and work permits. I read this on the danish embassy website and now I'm a bit worried that I dont seem to have anything resembling a residency or work permit. Is this info accurate? ANd if so what do I do??
(it's in english)
http://www.ambhanoi.um.dk/da/menu/Borgerservice/Arbejdstilladelse/
NOW its come to my attention that International Driving licenses arent valid here and I should get a Vietnamese one!! How ?? where?? Anyone...?
My danish employer has JUST told me that I have to work over christmas as I have to now follow vietnamese holidays. Is that correct? Is that legal? My christmas has just been taken away from me!!!
Answers (29)
Posted Sunday November 4th, 2007.
When is the next meet up, and how do I find out about it? :)
In response to the question: I need to make friends!! I'm practically friend-less here, just got here. Will be here for 3 years. So where or how shall I start? I'm free during wee...
Posted Sunday November 4th, 2007.
How do you go about extending a business visa?
In response to the question: Is it possible to stay "forever" in VN on business visa, by just extending it? Or is there some laws around this? That you for example need to have a ...
Posted Sunday November 4th, 2007.
ooh ooh I can answer this one!
rooftop bar inocbar 19th floor 671 hoang hoa tham, Ba Dinh- is a pretty cool wifi spot! with drinks, food and a great view
:)
In response to the question: Are there free wi-fi cafe's or other wi-fi public spaces where one can enjoy free internet access from their laptop/pda? Thanks...
Posted Sunday November 4th, 2007.
That's a great help - thnak you! :)
In response to the question: Havent been jabbed for this- didnt have time- is it necessary and if so where can I get this vaccine in hanoi?...
Posted Sunday November 4th, 2007.
Thing is I'm being paid by a Danish company not a Vietnamese one...
In response to the question: I have a lot of questions- sorry! But anyone know ow Vietnamese taxes work? I will have to pay vietnamese tax as Im working here over 6 months- but ho...
Posted Monday November 5th, 2007.
how much does it cost?
In response to the question: Havent been jabbed for this- didnt have time- is it necessary and if so where can I get this vaccine in hanoi?...
Posted Sunday November 18th, 2007.
Thank you :) looks like an unfinished e-mail though... check the....??? :D
In response to the question: Ok, I'm ashamed to say it, but all the shopping in different places has lost its fun and right now I just want to go to a mall and indulge in retail t...
Posted Monday November 19th, 2007.
Thanks! Don't have any friends atm... Mall by the lake?
In response to the question: Ok, I'm ashamed to say it, but all the shopping in different places has lost its fun and right now I just want to go to a mall and indulge in retail t...
Posted Wednesday November 21st, 2007.
according to http://www.maidinvietnam.com/cost.htm
MAID HIRE
Actual cost depends upon what specific work functions are required ( i.e. Housekeeping, Child Care, Cookery, language etc), hours worked per day and days per week. As a general guideline, the average monthly charge for a "full time Maid" working an 8 hour day with 1 hour for lunch, 5 days per week is from US$ 210 to US$ 260 depending upon the maid's language ability. Part time service is prorated subject to the duties required. Short term hire starts from US$ 2 per hour. In Vietnam the law requires all local staff to be paid an addition month's salary for the Tet New Year holiday. Other bonuses are discretional subject to monthly performance reports. Overtime runs at US$ 2 per hour on weekdays and US$ 3 per hour on weekends and public holidays.
HTH!
In response to the question: i want to know the rate of maid in vietnam i.e fullday (8hrs)and halfday(4hrs) 6 days per week....
Posted Friday November 23rd, 2007.
ooooh, maybe I'll try that! Thanks!! Anyone fancy a group trip to metro? :)
In response to the question: Do you need a card to shop at metro? Can you only shop there if you have a business? How does it work?...
Posted Friday November 23rd, 2007.
thanks!
In response to the question: Ok, I'm ashamed to say it, but all the shopping in different places has lost its fun and right now I just want to go to a mall and indulge in retail t...
Posted Friday November 23rd, 2007.
Hmm.. maybe someone is ripping someone off somewhere.... shocking:)
In response to the question: i want to know the rate of maid in vietnam i.e fullday (8hrs)and halfday(4hrs) 6 days per week....
Posted Saturday November 24th, 2007.
Hmm.. I'm kinda short.. :)
What and where is this Big C?
In response to the question: Do you need a card to shop at metro? Can you only shop there if you have a business? How does it work?...
Posted Sunday November 25th, 2007.
ATM cards with Visa/mastercard and AMEX work. Not all ATMS accept VISA so if the first bank doesnt work, there will be an ATM round the corner that does.The most you can withdraw at one time is 2 million Dong, and you can only do that 3 times a day. The large stores accept most cards but for everyday use its best to carry cash money.
I bank between Denmark and Hanoi, and I use HSBC, they only have one branch in Hanoi at sun tower, but the atm card works everywhere of course. The transfer fees seem reasonable, and the service is fast and fantastic IMO. Transfer time is 2 working days.
Banks are not open saturdays so be aware of this.
In response to the question: How do US expats handle finances in Hanoi? Which banks provide the best services considering convenience, timeliness and fees? Does your US bankcard...
Posted Sunday November 25th, 2007.
Went to big C today- it was CRAZY busy!!! Not sure I'd go back there in a hurry...
In response to the question: Do you need a card to shop at metro? Can you only shop there if you have a business? How does it work?...
Posted Monday November 26th, 2007.
NOW you tell me!! :D
In response to the question: Do you need a card to shop at metro? Can you only shop there if you have a business? How does it work?...
Posted Monday November 26th, 2007.
Free? its a BANK! :) I paid the costs danish side (around 20 dollars) and HSBC charged me around 5 or 10 dollars I think.. But it was all worth it for the service I recieved, they are very quick and efficient- the fastest thing I've done in Hanoi so far... :)
In response to the question: How do US expats handle finances in Hanoi? Which banks provide the best services considering convenience, timeliness and fees? Does your US bankcard...
Posted Monday November 26th, 2007.
Thank you! thats a great help :)
In response to the question: NOW its come to my attention that International Driving licenses arent valid here and I should get a Vietnamese one!! How ?? where?? Anyone...?...
Posted Wednesday November 28th, 2007.
So you dont actually have a physical piece of paper saying permit?
In response to the question: Resident and work permits. I read this on the danish embassy website and now I'm a bit worried that I dont seem to have anything resembling a residenc...
Posted Wednesday November 28th, 2007.
forgiven :)
In response to the question: Do you need a card to shop at metro? Can you only shop there if you have a business? How does it work?...
Posted Friday November 30th, 2007.
Read my review on Vietnma University faculty of language and culture:
http://www.newhanoian.com/venue/show/1182
:)
In response to the question: I need to learn the Vietnamese language via something more structured than a language buddy exchange i.e. tutor, classes, etc. Do you have any recomme...
Posted Tuesday December 4th, 2007.
I only use xe oms now :) Fed up with going the long route and being late everywhere!! :)
In response to the question: I've noticed two "strategies" used by taxi drivers: The fairly obvious one is when they take a long, roundabout route to inflate the meter. T...
Posted Tuesday December 4th, 2007.
Maybe this will help ?
http://www.vetsinvietnam.com/
:)
In response to the question: Is it possible to find a decent litter box anywhere in Hanoi? The only ones we've seen are these tiny, shallow little rectangles. I'd really like to...
Posted Saturday December 8th, 2007.
yes but do i have to follow Vietnamese holidays or danish???
In response to the question: My danish employer has JUST told me that I have to work over christmas as I have to now follow vietnamese holidays. Is that correct? Is that legal? My...
Posted Saturday December 8th, 2007.
I am working for a danish company though, my base is in denmark. Actually in Denmark the law is such that if you are posted to dk from overseas you take the more favourable public holidays!
In response to the question: My danish employer has JUST told me that I have to work over christmas as I have to now follow vietnamese holidays. Is that correct? Is that legal? My...
Posted Saturday December 8th, 2007.
I'd love to dance! Let me know if you set anything up!
In response to the question: I am a trained dancer in ballet, jazz and hip hop and I need dance classes when I move up to Hanoi! Does anyone know about any dance classes here? I...
Posted Wednesday December 12th, 2007.
Apology accepted Tamvong, as I'm not sure how many Vietnamese are capable of translating Danish and would work Vietnamese and Danish hours (until 10pm at night.) I work very hard. I just wanted to spend my Christmas with people I care for. But I understand the business issues. I'm afraid I think more like a human than a businessman but I am of course learning. If it had been agreed I wouldnt have minded but to tell me Christmas has been cancelled this close I feel is a bit cruel. Anyway I have now sorted out the problem. Thank you all for your help.
In response to the question: My danish employer has JUST told me that I have to work over christmas as I have to now follow vietnamese holidays. Is that correct? Is that legal? My...
Posted Wednesday January 2nd, 2008.
I found a place near trang tien plaza.. walk to the right of the plaza and its on the same side of the road- english language movies and shows are upstairs and they have everything!! :)
In response to the question: Anyone have any favorite places to buy DVD movies and TV shows? Just moved here for a couple of years and need a touch of home....
Posted Friday January 11th, 2008.
no no no... I am also on blogspot and its FINE. Firstly you can access the editing screens fine- just not the blog itself- and if you want to see comments you can see them in your mail (if you choose that option). I find this happens from home. And should you wish to see it from home- there are many cloaking sites- google to find them- that will let you in on a proxy server.
Now talking of proxy servers, I find that many cafes and hotels operate on these anyway so you can access these sites form there. For example I can always see my blog site in full from highlands cafes.... hope this helps blog on :)
In response to the question: Anyone know why I might not be able to log onto any blogs from my home internet site? I set up a blog form a cafe the otherday and now can't access it...