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🔥 HONDA WAVE 110CC FOR SALE in HANOI🔥

🔥 HONDA WAVE FOR SALE 🔥
Perfect for the Ha Giang Loop, daily riding, or continuing your Vietnam adventure 🇻🇳🛵

This is not just a bike — it’s a complete travel setup ready to ride immediately.

✅ Reliable Honda Wave 110cc
✅ NEW back tire for safer & smoother riding
✅ Oil changed regularly every 1000km
✅ Blue card included
✅ Strong phone holder
✅ Bungee ropes for tying bags
✅ Raincoat included 🌧️
✅ Premium helmet included ⛑️
(Helmet alone cost me 1.5M VND because safety matters)

The bike has been properly maintained and rides great. Perfect for anyone wanting a stress-free trip without spending extra money on accessories, servicing, or gear after buying the bike.

Whether you’re doing the Loop, exploring the north, or riding all the way south — this bike is ready for the journey 🚀

💰 Price: 10M VND (slightly negotiable)

Message me if interested and come check it out 👌

u/Disastrous_Yak6676 — 13 hours ago
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BUG BITE??

Never had this serious rashes looking thing on my leg.

Wondering if you guys know what it could possibly be? I’ll be checking up with a doctor but I just want to know if you guys would know just to have a rough idea and to have a peace of mind before I go for a check-up.

u/WordInfamous9286 — 15 hours ago
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Good Lord this is pretty challenging.

Just saw this on FIFA's livestream for U17 World Cup's Draw.

How do you guys feel about our country's performance in this?

u/RealAdamzX — 14 hours ago

Any legal way to watch HBO, Amazon Prime and Disney+ in Vietnam?

Hey, expat living in Vietnam and Netflix works fine here but I'm struggling with everything else. HBO, Amazon Prime and Disney+ all seem to be unavailable or heavily restricted.

Is there any legal way to access them from here? Paid services, bundles, anything? Would rather not go the VPN route as HBO is blocking them if there's a proper option I'm missing.

Thanks!

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u/New_Whole_4599 — 19 hours ago

October Trip

Hey all, I’ve landed on Vietnam specifically the Cao Bang Loop for my birthday trip this October. I’ve got about 12–14 days total and I’m trying to figure out how to make the most of it.

I’m a 26F solo traveler and I’m definitely more into nature, hiking, adventure, scenery, and local experiences than nightlife or luxury. I want to base most of my time in the north, but I’m not sure what else realistically makes sense to pair with Cao Bang without turning the trip into constant transit.

If you had two weeks in Vietnam in October and Cao Bang was the main focus, what would you add? Also, if you did the loop with an easy rider, is there a company or specific driver you’d recommend?

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u/Aggressive-Sir-9422 — 15 hours ago
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To those who have quit living in Western countries and decided to move to Vietnam, how are you finding it?

Hi all, I'm 27 and from Australia. Recently, I've been thinking about moving back to Vietnam. I'm a citizen of both countries and have saved enough to sustain myself in Vietnam for several years, considering I don't need to pay rent. But one thing that has been stuck in my mind is the risk of it all. Moving back to VN means I would need to quit my job and take a career break. I know that if I quit, re-entering the job market would be extremely tough considering the progression of AI and all. On the other hand, I can't really find myself happy in Australia. I'd like to start a family, but the housing market is very tough, plus inflation. So moving to VN seems to be my most desirable path at the moment. To those who quit your job in your home country and moved back to VN, how did you find life there?

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u/DeliciousSalad1559 — 1 day ago
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Looking for advice on accommodation at RMIT (Saigon)

Hey everyone, I’m an international student joining RMIT Vietnam (Saigon South campus) this September and I had a few questions about accommodation and settling in.

Right now it’s May, so I’m trying to figure out what the normal timeline is for everything.
Main things I wanted to ask:

  1. When do most students usually finalize long-term accommodation?
    Is it better to:

- lock something in before arriving, or
come to HCMC first, stay temporarily for a week or two, attend orientation, then apartment hunt in person?

  1. How do people usually find roommates?
    Are Facebook groups/WhatsApp groups the main way?

And is it common to meet potential roommates during orientation itself?

  1. Any general advice you wish you knew before moving to District 7 / Saigon South?
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u/phoenixultra27 — 17 hours ago

Mexican looking to relocate to HCMC. IT engineer, Spanish/English teacher, Mexican food service, or whatever but I want to relocate. Any thoughts and recommendations?

Lately I've been thinking moving to anywhere else. Vietnam is on the top of this crazy list. Learning the language, experiencing a different culture, tasting new flavours, and adapting overall to a non-western approach in life has been eating my mind.

I've been unemployed for almost a year now, last employer was Google as an IT Engineer, more specific as a Senior Linux Admin, Devops and those AI-affected shenanigans.

I don't want to ask any specific questions regarding income, bureaucracy and so on.

Mexico is pretty surreal too. Tourist experience is something I not enjoy. Local and actual ground experience is my desire here.

Let's generate discussion; I seek to bring myself, who I am and how I interact with the world. I may have a lot of questions, which sooner or later will be answered if I get my feet up there. But let us give everyone our personal points of view and experiences out here about how this could be a gigantic adventure.

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u/decodemx — 20 hours ago

Deciding between Sapa or Babe

Hi!

I’m planning a trip in northern Vietnam, for a total of 14 days.

My plan would be to spend 3 days in Hanoi; 4 days in Hagiang region, doing the famous " loop" and 2-3 days in Ninh Binh. I still have 3 days to fill and I would like your opinion about two possible options: a 3-day trek around Sapa or 3 days around Ba Be National Park.

I usually prefer authentic experiences over crowded tourist attractions. I enjoy trekking, mountain landscapes, local culture, homestays, street food, quiet villages and nature. I’m not interested in nightlife or very commercial places.

I also enjoy activities like kayaking or SUP, and I prefer slower backpacking-style travel with time to explore and relax rather than rushing between attractions.

At first I was considering Fansipan, but I’m worried it may feel too touristy. I think I would prefer quieter trails and more authentic villages.

can someone share his experience opinion of the matter?

Thank you!

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u/megox — 19 hours ago

US/Vietnam passport name mismatch? (first + middle name switched)

Any Vietnamese dual citizens here successfully fix their US/Vietnam passport name mismatch? (first + middle name switched)

So I was born in Vietnam and my Vietnamese name is:

Pham A -> B

But on my US passport it became:

Pham B -> A

Basically my first and middle name got switched around during the immigration/naturalization process years ago.

At first it was mostly annoying for airline tickets and LotusMiles/SkyTeam stuff, but now I’m more concerned long-term with:
- legal documents
- banking
- taxes
- flights
- identity consistency

I’m leaning toward correcting the US side because I want to keep my original Vietnamese name order, but I honestly don’t know which country/process is easier.

So I wanted to ask:
- Has anyone here gone through the same thing?
- Did you fix the US passport or Vietnamese passport side?
- How difficult was the process?
- Did you need a court order in the US?
- Were you able to use both name variations under one identity/account before fixing it?
- Any issues with Vietnam Airlines, immigration, banks, or government paperwork?

Would really appreciate hearing from other Vietnamese-Americans / dual citizens who dealt with this 🙏

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u/Commercial_Break_333 — 20 hours ago
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Did Tan Son Nhat Airport officer tried to bribe me?

I just arrived back in my country today, and I wanted to share my experience at Tan Son Nhat International Airport.

I forgot to place my boarding pass inside my passport, so when I handed my passport to the immigration officer, he suddenly tossed it back toward the window between us and shouted, “Boarding pass.” After I gave him my boarding pass, everything seemed fine, but he threw my passport back again afterward. I stayed polite and complied because I’m only a tourist and I respect Vietnam, but I found the behavior rude and unprofessional.

After immigration, I proceeded to baggage inspection where my luggage was flagged by an officer. I was asked to step aside for a bag check. The officer asked if I had any cash with me, and I replied that I mainly use my credit card and was not carrying cash. He then asked to check my wallet to confirm. In the end, he did not inspect my baggage and cleared me immediately. Until now I'm unsure why he flagged me. I assume it's a bribery or what they call "coffee money"

Because of that experience, I personally felt uncomfortable and unsure about the situation. My advice to fellow travelers is to stay calm, remain respectful, and be cautious when dealing with unexpected requests during inspections.

PS: I love vietnam so much and I would come back a thousand times. I've met a lot of good people in HCMC. Even the banh mi vender became my friend and gifted me a fan because it was hot in the streets 😂. Also, good good fooood. It's just sad to end my vietnam trip like that.

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WARNING! Avoid TUBI HAIR SALON in HCMC

If you're foreigner and are looking for hair cut and color please avoid Tubi hair salon in HCMC. Firstly they do not speak english, so you communicate via translation app. I wanted a brown balayage but the hairstylist did it blonde. When I told him I wanted brown, he changed it to darker blonde and charged me 1M VND extra. So the total came to 7.5M VND. The hair coloring itself was extremely disappointing, I will have to redo them.
When I paid the amount by card, the transaction came as pending, but the amount had already been deducted from my account. I told them the money should come in their account in 2-3 days but they continued to pressure me to pay again. I offered them my phone number and passport photos for convenience sake to contact me if the money did not come but they refused and continued saying the money was not in their account. I continued explaining that the transaction is pending and it will not show in their account yet. But they did not understand it. Plus they refused to let me out of the salon without leaving my passport behind! Then, I requested their help to call police for assistance but firstly they lied that their phone didn't have credit to call and later told me "you want to report, you call the police yourself" via translation app. They were extremely unhelpful, I was also alone, my friends had left on earlier flight. I tried calling police but my esim didn't have outgoing calls. I also tried calling tourist helpline with no luck. I bought new esim with outgoing calls which did not work either. This happened for 2.5 hours when they finally called police themselves at 3AM. The police wasn't helpful either, they did not speak English and just listened to what the store staff had to say. The police told me to hand over my passport but I refused since my flight was in 8 hours and requested them to accompany me to withdraw cash instead and paid them. Currently disputing the pending transaction with bank

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„Modern Human Trafficking“: How Vietnamese Trainees in Germany Are Suffering - Documentary

Short summary of the video with timestamps

**Recruitment via Agencies:** Many companies use recruitment agencies to address the shortage of skilled labor. This often results in high costs for the trainees (up to €7,000 or more), which are frequently financed through loans taken out in their home countries (5:08 - 5:44).

**Lack of Quality and Fraud:** There are indications of unscrupulous agencies that forge language certificates or even offer fake employment contracts with non-existent positions, leaving those affected in a desperate financial situation (3:57 - 4:15, 9:28 - 10:06).

**Exploitation in Practice:** Some trainees are forced to work under miserable conditions, such as 14 hours a day without any days off, or live in unacceptable accommodation. Because they have to pay off high debts, they often do not dare to leave the company or return home, as this would mean a loss of face in their home country (6:08 - 6:47).

**Lack of Regulation:** The market for these placements is barely regulated, making it difficult to take action against those responsible, as many agencies are based in Vietnam (11:58 - 12:28).

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u/TheRealCockzilla — 1 day ago
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Are IRA to Roth conversions taxed as income if living in Vietnam?

Am planning to move to Vietnam but can’t find any information on this topic anywhere. I’ll be living in the country for more than 183 days so I’ll be considered a tax resident for sure.

However, I plan to start moving funds from my IRA to my Roth over time. If this is taxed at 35% that’s a huge difference. I understand that pensions and other retirement distributions are not taxed but not certain about Roth conversions.

What other expats have been doing this?

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u/SteakOk6414 — 1 day ago
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Cham Island Hoi An is so nice!

I visited this island last week from Hoi An.
Spending a week or two in Hoi An you shouldn't miss this.
Very easy to access. Just get to the Ferry in Hoi An and get two way ticket for speed boat (450k) or slow boat (90k I guess).
Homestay is nice and clean will cost 400k/room
Rent a scooter will cost 150k (included some fuel)
A meal is about 100-200k (sea food are real good and cheap)
Snorkeling or scuba diving are worth to do or just do it yourself with a swimming google by the shore is already great. Chill vibe; nice peoples.