Vietnam

[invisible999]

to have a very strong S$.

Chart of the Day: Here’s why the SGD is Asia’s second-worst performing currency

Better to see chart of USD/SGD over last year

 

[meowcmeowc]

Per person?

YES, going solo! Ex ah?

 

[archbishopchia]

anyone has any recommendations on a fun hostel in Ho Chin Minh for a solo traveller? The tickets for the jetstar promo quite attractive. Sub $100.

Is 4D3N overkill? Planning to do the xoxo foodie tour

 

[dede1217]

SQ now have promo to hcm 198

 

[butterbarter]

1. This is more of the US dollar getting stronger overall with the feds trying to jumpstart the economy with some success. You'll see similar charts of USD against most currencies, not just SGD.

2. This downtrend is only for the last year. If you look at the charts for the last 10 years, you'll see SGD rising against USD for most of the years, and reaching a plateau in 2012 till 2014. In other words, in the longer term, the SGD did get much stronger.

3. Looking at the long term charts of SGD vs VND, THB, MYR, AUD, etc, you'll see SGD gaining on all of these currencies.

4. As in all financial charts, it's not possible to be on a perpetual rise. There will be localised, short term declines. What's important is that it trends upwards in the longer term. If this decline continues for another year, then we should start worrying. For now, no worries.

5. This is a great time to travel and spend your SGD.

Chart of the Day: Here’s why the SGD is Asia’s second-worst performing currency

Better to see chart of USD/SGD over last year

 

[idrinkecoke]

Is it convenient to travel from D1 to D5, D1 to D3?

 

[beanstalk6]

Is it convenient to travel from D1 to D5, D1 to D3?

They are adjacent to D1. Walking or trishaw distance, definitely.

 

[dede1217]

They are adjacent to D1. Walking or trishaw distance, definitely.

d1 that time took cab to war museum at d3,m took abt 25 to 35min
abt 5 or 6sgd

 

[dede1217]

now have 94sgd two way nett promo can fly until mid dec

 

[audiovideo]

anyone visited HCM in the past few days?
any issue with their airport custom?


[FONT=&quot]The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore, or ICA, was responding to the Vietnamese Embassy's request for an explanation, following reports that many Vietnamese women were denied entry to the country recently without clear reasons, Vietnam News Agency reported on Thursday.[/FONT]

 

[invisible999]

[FONT=&quot]The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore, or ICA, was responding to the Vietnamese Embassy's request for an explanation, following reports that many Vietnamese women were denied entry to the country recently without clear reasons, Vietnam News Agency reported on Thursday.[/FONT]

'Clear reasons' are that they went directly from Changi to Geylang to work. Well, that's semi-official reason.

Our female friend from Saigon was planing to visit us in September and now she is postponing travel because of this. She said that a lot of people in Vietnam are really upset due to automatically labeling single female Vietnamese traveller as a prostitute.

 

[audiovideo]

She said that a lot of people in Vietnam are really upset due to automatically labeling single female Vietnamese traveller as a prostitute.

that's what I worried. 人言可畏 ... anyhow say anyhow believe
obviously if any viet lady is here for tour or work should not be afraid.
Just produce the relevant docs will do.

but our custom should at least get someone who can speak viet if they suspect others. their usual high handed style will sabo us.

like that good lor, if those unhappy viet go home anyhow say then sinkee visitor siao liao

 

[leonardo83]

anyone visited HCM in the past few days?
any issue with their airport custom?


[FONT=&quot]The Immigration and Checkpoints Authority of Singapore, or ICA, was responding to the Vietnamese Embassy's request for an explanation, following reports that many Vietnamese women were denied entry to the country recently without clear reasons, Vietnam News Agency reported on Thursday.[/FONT]

I visited vietnam last sat...no probs with the customs even thou I was visiting for the 2nd time in 2 weeks.

 

[audiovideo]

I visited vietnam last sat...no probs with the customs even thou I was visiting for the 2nd time in 2 weeks.

thanks, gona in and out of viet twice next week

 

[dede1217]

15700 arcade today

 

[maxokw]

15700 arcade today

Looks like is better to change at HCM Airport instead?

 

[dede1217]

Looks like is better to change at HCM Airport instead?

normally would change in arcade ...
just in case they give lessen that you change, which have encountered before
count on the spot infront of them lol ...

 

[maxokw]

I know this questions is asked again and again.. but the threads are too long to search.

Where to go in HCMC for 5 days? Will be Staying in D1. And will be going to most of those listed below. Thanks in advance! Cheers!

Dong Khoi Street
Bitexco Financial Tower
Saigon Central Post Office
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
Diamond Plaza
Independence Palace
War Remnants Museum
Saigon Opera House
Vincom Center B Shopping Mall
Saigon Square

 

[beanstalk6]

I know this questions is asked again and again.. but the threads are too long to search.

Where to go in HCMC for 5 days? Will be Staying in D1. And will be going to most of those listed below. Thanks in advance! Cheers!

Dong Khoi Street
Bitexco Financial Tower
Saigon Central Post Office
Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica
Diamond Plaza
Independence Palace
War Remnants Museum
Saigon Opera House
Vincom Center B Shopping Mall
Saigon Square

With 5 days you can sign up for excursions, like those to the Mekong delta and the Cu Chi Tunnels. Several destinations in your list do not take up much time.

 

[maxokw]

Thanks beanstalk6.

Will be planning for Mekong Delta and skip Chu Chi tunnels. Where got sell sportswear? i know there are a few shops beside ben thanh market selling shoes. and other then D1, another other places worth visiting? D5?

Thanks.