Monday, June 21, 2010

Vietnam:Do most people live in the city or the countryside

Vietnam:Do most people live in the city or the countryside?
Questions for Vietnam: What do people do for fun? What are the sports? In this culture, how do people take care of cooking, shopping, washing clothes? How does geography shaped the culture?
Other - Vietnam - 3 Answers
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In Vietnam, 70 - 80% population live in the countryside
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Soccer is probably the biggest sports here. Also fishing, if you consider that a sport. Most Vietnamese are very simple. They watch TV, listen to music, go out to eat, etc.... They cook, shop, and wash cloths the same way people do everywhere else.
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In my opinion, i want to live in countryside when i become older. The peaceful environment and natural foods will help you improve your health and live longer. But most people in Vietnam, they live in the city. This is good for education, medical conditions, shopping and everything than countryside excluding pollution and noise.

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Monday, June 14, 2010

Is it illegal to use homemade pepper spray in Vietnam

Is it illegal to use homemade pepper spray in Vietnam?
I just made some homemade pepper spray (that i leaned from youtube) and i was thinking of using it when there's someone attacking me. FYI : I'm currently living in Vietnam; is it possible for me to use it? Will i get into deep trouble if i'd spray it on someone?
Other - Vietnam - 1 Answers
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well first off viet nam has the best pepper..but that's beside the point.. do you get attacked much ??, again i digress..my thoughts are this better to protect yourself any way you can , worry about the consequences later....

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Monday, June 7, 2010

If I work in Vietnam how can I send money out from Vietnam

If I work in Vietnam how can I send money out from Vietnam?
I am planning to work in Vietnam and wanted to know how can I send money from Vietnam to USA, the money I earn living in Vietnam. What are the laws and do I loose lots of money in transaction? Is there a way that I can ask company to put money directly in my bank account? Answer only if you know something solid on this matter, not just to get points please.
Other - Vietnam - 6 Answers
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bank....but make sure tat the bank in US accept bank from VN....since VN is a communist country....
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Bank. You can ask for the information at the HSBC bank. I think the fee for each transaction is 3%. Hope it helps.
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Bank, Western Union ... Many ways, just like the other countries. You can even use the Master Card / Visa Card and it can be withdrawn in any country in the world, too.
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u can contact to Western union for your questions . They will tell you in details .
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If you are being hired outside of VN by an international organization/company, they should be able to arrange to make your payments directly to your US bank. A lot depends on what the arrangements are that your organization has concerning tax exemptions. You may be subject to local income taxes - and if so, the organization will take the money out of your salary, before you get it and make the necessary payments (they are liable for unpaid taxes). The GVN is getting very serious about collecting income taxes, from foreigners as well as locals, so you want to make sure you understand all of the details before you start. I lived and worked in Viet Nam for 4 years. I was paid directly to my US bank account, and I withdrew spending money from bank machines (Citibank and ANZ in Ha Noi). I had no problems with the tax authorities, I was exempt from taxes (or at least the authorities did not challenge my exemption before I left recently). Locally hired consultants, expat or Vietnamese all paid taxes and my organization took the tax money out of the payments, before paying. As I recall, we could arrange making payments to foreign accounts, but there are rules and regulations to be followed.
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If you are a Vietnamese national, check http://www.westernunion.com/info/osMoneyTransfer.asp?country=VN there is a list of restrictions about sending money out of Viet Nam. If your situation qualifies, you can go out to only select Asia Commercial Bank and VP Bank and Bank for Investment and Development of Vietnam (BIDV) locations to send money. If you are not a Vietnamese national, you can go to Western Union locations in VN or the above banks to ask because your situation is different. Hope that helps.

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Tuesday, June 1, 2010

Can a lot of Vietnamese people (living in vietnam) speak english

Can a lot of Vietnamese people (living in vietnam) speak english?
I'm going to be working there for a few months next year, and was told that i would not need a prior knowledge of vietnamese. Can i assume then, that a majority of the vietnamese people will speak at least basic english? I think i'll take a course in vietnamese anyway, but if you've been to Vietnam, i'd appreciate any advice!
Other - Vietnam - 9 Answers
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As a matter of fact they can. All foreign countries such as that, china and japan. For most schools, it is mandatory for the children to learn english for they second language. So if you were to go there, im sure you would find many people to speak english.
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yes, some of them can, but it's broken English so to speak. It's th3 2nd language but it's not practically and usually use, therefor there is the gap of connection between foreigner and them.
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I traveled Vietnam for a month and found the most Vietnamese people spoke at least basic English. I had absolutely no trouble in terms of communication, at all.
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What you were told is essentially correct. Most people whom you'll likely be dealing with do speak some English.Some are even fluent. Taking a course is also a good idea but it'll take awhile to really learn the language.In the meantime, I'd advise you to buy a Vietnamese phrase book and begin to get acquainted with the same. Good luck! You'll have a wonderful time in Vietnam.
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Well the question is pretty much answered! So what are you working as over there? (I'm curious) & I also wish you luck. :)
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strangely enough, they can! most usually have a heavy accent, so its a little hard to understand them.
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not alot of people there do really
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They know english but has an accent too it. And it can get diffcult to understand them. But don't assume because not all vietnamese can afford learning english! So havea handbook in case. Good Luck
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My wife is Vietnamese, and she's been in Hawaii since 1982, and her accent is still very strong, but you get used to it. I bought the Rosetta stone Vietnamese language course and was doing well till my computer crashed!! lol The language is a tonal language, so don't make the mistake I did where I bought a Learn to speak Vietnamese language book from Barnes and Nobles; They had a section for a "pronounciation drill", all I saw was about five "ba"'s with different symbols. I didn't know how to differentiate between the different tones. How was I to know how to say each one different? That's why the Rosetta stone course was so much better for learning the pronounciation! You could get in trouble for saying the wrong pronounciation!! When I was dating my wife (we're taxi drivers) I told her on the radio "I love you very much " (Anh yeu em yeu lam- Sorry didn't put tonal markings). One of the other drivers told me the way I pronounced "yeu" it meant "sick" or "weak"! Another time I wanted to eat fish "Toi muon an ca", but the way I said "ca" she asked me why do I want to eat a tomato? Lol :) I love languages, but I gotta say Vietnamese is the most challenging!! Good luck to you, and maybe when I go Vietnam with my wife, I'll stop by to say Hi!! (Need to meet the "in-laws" for the first time)

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