Ho Chi Minh City - General Info

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Water access in two Ho Chi Minh City districts will be cut this weekend from Saturday evening to Sunday morning to serve the construction of a flood drain, municipal water authorities announced on Wednesday.

https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/...end/45861.html

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On May 27, a source said that the police of district 1 and the interdisciplinary inspection team District 1 (Ho Chi Minh City) made a record, identifying many violations occurred at restaurant Ann No. 83 Tran Quang Khai, Tan Dinh ward.

http://voh.com.vn/phap-luat/them-mot...-co-tiep-vien-'thieu-vai-bi-xu-ly-271391. Html.

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Do not buy sim card from the airport. Especially those booths that sell sim cards with unlimited data for 200 k vnd. Their unlimited data is after using 4 G speed for more than the capped data, the speed will drop to snail speed.

Therefore it is advisable to buy sim cards downtown at the local service center or anywhere throughout HCMC. Need your passport.

Possible option.

Viettel- 166 Tran Hung Dao Q1. Daily 8 am to 8 pm.

Sim card 50 k + 70 k for 7 Gb or 90 k 10 Gb. Valid for 1 month.

[Bleble]

I'm currently in Nha Trang (beach town 1 HR flight from HCMC). I would suggest looking at condos here if you are interested. They are opening up international flights to China, Korea, and Japan (so there will be an increase in tourism). In addition, the beach is nice, water is warm. Price-wise it's very affordable.

Guys (or gals just in case) -.

This may be slightly off topic, but I am thinking about buying a condo in Vietnam to take advantage of the growth trend. Also this gives me an opportunity to play in a high-value environment. Two birds with one stone. I did this in Shenzhen 10 years ago and it worked out nicely; I hope to repeat that with HCMC.

Anyone has any thoughts about this? I'd love to hear about:

--Are property prices in HCMC and VN in general really going up at 7-8% rate? English info on this is sketchy.

--I understand only certain condo properties are available to foreigners. What areas are good places to buy? District 1? Others?

--What locations are best or most convenient from a monger perspective?

--Any advice on foreigners buying properties in VN.

[SimplyTing]

There are so many Hi and BJ massage parlors in hcmc. There is a website in vnmese that provides reports on these venues.

For online options, you have kynu.net and danchoi.xxx. But they are in vnmese. Avoid wechat because they are all bait and switch. You also have cafe om (hug coffee shops) or bia om (hug bars where you drink and hug beautiful ladies at the same time). There are many options for karaoke venues. There is a floating list which provides an estimate of what locals typically pay. I don't know how much foreigners pay. I can translate and provide it to this forum.

Want to ask I manage to translate donchoi. Xx but any such master to teach how do I use it? Like how to get the girl to my room.

[Kuchingkia]

Hi guys,

Visiting HCMC next month, exploring business opportunities and at the same time looking for fun. My second time here, first time was rushing through meetings.

Would love to meet you guys in HCMC for a drink or meal.

Anyone from Malaysia or Singapore here?

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https://tuoitrenews.vn/news/society/...ver/45722.html

Dead fish were selling like hot cakes. Be careful of what you eat.

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Although this does not directly addresses your questions, note the following:

1) locals do not like condos because you do not actually own the right to the land. This limits the exit opportunities. This mentality also leads to many vacant condos.

2) You own the right to the use of the land. After 50 years, the right expires. There is no precedent of renewal, so who knows what will happen later. This limits your exit opportunities.

3) if you decide to buy a condo, buy an already built condo. There is alot of risks to condos under construction. Who knows if they have the financial capability to complete construction. Many projects are half complete.

Happy hunting for a condo.

Guys (or gals just in case) -.

This may be slightly off topic, but I am thinking about buying a condo in Vietnam to take advantage of the growth trend. Also this gives me an opportunity to play in a high-value environment. Two birds with one stone. I did this in Shenzhen 10 years ago and it worked out nicely; I hope to repeat that with HCMC..

[UpAllHours]

How long is a little while?

Bars to pick up civies or P4P?

It's tough living here long-term trying to juggle work and play. Options are overwhelming.

Addison,

I'll be around for a month or so. Trying to hit up some civi bars to start and maybe progress to P4P. Play it by ear. Any good nights for you? Any good recommendations on bars to pickup civies or tourists for that matter?

E.

[BJtemp]

Guys (or gals just in case) -.

This may be slightly off topic, but I am thinking about buying a condo in Vietnam to take advantage of the growth trend. Also this gives me an opportunity to play in a high-value environment. Two birds with one stone. I did this in Shenzhen 10 years ago and it worked out nicely; I hope to repeat that with HCMC.

Anyone has any thoughts about this? I'd love to hear about:

--Are property prices in HCMC and VN in general really going up at 7-8% rate? English info on this is sketchy.

--I understand only certain condo properties are available to foreigners. What areas are good places to buy? District 1? Others?

--What locations are best or most convenient from a monger perspective?

--Any advice on foreigners buying properties in VN.

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Dmax recently raided and closed looks like KTV are now the target of cong an so ID doubt much sexy time will occur on premises, take out more the way to go but you looking at 1 m / shot for a avg looking gal 2-3 for overnight and for pretty ones 2-3 m ST etc, beers are about 40 k so definitely if you can control the girls whilst keeping things fun you total bill should be 2-3 mill (that's has been always been my experience in the 10 x + I have been) and def 2-3 m each even if you are big drinkers.

During the raid, they took both customers and restaurant employees to the station for questioning. There is always a risk with mongering. Stay safe out there guys.

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https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se...eing-soaked-in

"The meat you eat: Raid on Vietnamese facility finds beef organs being soaked in bleaching chemicals".

There are also issues with pork too. I would recommend eating chicken while you are there. Although not a meat product, I would recommend eating dragon fruits because they are so cheap in vn. I have not heard any issues related to this fruit. Have a safe travel.

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Here is one list.

http://www.chanrausach.xyz/tong-hop-...t-sai-gon.html

If you need better translation, I can do it if you just want a short paragraph translated. I'll add other lists once I can remember them.

We can use google translate. Please provide the links and lists. Many thanks!

[TakingChances]

There are so many Hi and BJ massage parlors in hcmc. There is a website in vnmese that provides reports on these venues.

For online options, you have kynu.net and danchoi.xxx. But they are in vnmese. Avoid wechat because they are all bait and switch. You also have cafe om (hug coffee shops) or bia om (hug bars where you drink and hug beautiful ladies at the same time). There are many options for karaoke venues. There is a floating list which provides an estimate of what locals typically pay. I don't know how much foreigners pay. I can translate and provide it to this forum.

We can use google translate. Please provide the links and lists. Many thanks!

[Bleble]

There are so many Hi and BJ massage parlors in hcmc. There is a website in vnmese that provides reports on these venues.

For online options, you have kynu.net and danchoi.xxx. But they are in vnmese. Avoid wechat because they are all bait and switch. You also have cafe om (hug coffee shops) or bia om (hug bars where you drink and hug beautiful ladies at the same time). There are many options for karaoke venues. There is a floating list which provides an estimate of what locals typically pay. I don't know how much foreigners pay. I can translate and provide it to this forum.

Hey man,

I will be in Vietnam later this month. I am down to be your wingman. Honestly, not too crazy about the KTV scenes unless they are affordable 2-3 Mil total. But open to all other stuff.