Vietnam

[finale1]

i have long suspected that wealthy vietnamese are *stashing* their money in singapore.

this may also be the reason why money exchangers in sing always have ample supply of dong.

when usd is strong, dong is also strong so the urge to move money out of the country becomes higher. hence the demand for big denom sing dollars.

1 piece 1000 SGD note = 1 thick stack of 35 pieces 500k VND notes. hehe which one easier to bring along? =)

 

[doran_lum]

i have long suspected that wealthy vietnamese are *stashing* their money in singapore.

this may also be the reason why money exchangers in sing always have ample supply of dong.

when usd is strong, dong is also strong so the urge to move money out of the country becomes higher. hence the demand for big denom sing dollars.

Yes..here in hcmc, the wealthy vietnameses are looking for big notes such as $1K sgd notes..with the right contacts in hcmc, u can get really good rates

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[kitkat2]

Yes..here in hcmc, the wealthy vietnameses are looking for big notes such as $1K sgd notes..with the right contacts in hcmc, u can get really good rates

how many pieces of $1000 does an average singaporean tourist expend on each visit?

 

[koala2004]

Also, this Crown Exchange, usually they dont have long queues. They are not particularly good in any currency. Their rates at 16,720 much higher than the nearest competitor. I think they either priced it wrongly or when u go down, they say they have no more VND.

Happens before. I actually saw a new moneychanger. They calculated their VND wrongly. Some one yum them 2k sgd. After that i told them their rates too high. They rechecked and revised much lower.

Ya Haja T&T too, after go there, they quote lower citing rates changes. But generally very good rates, no need to go HCM to change already, rate can match Ha Tam/Mai Van already. I changed 2-3 weeks ago at 16,670 at The Arcade.

LOL...too many digits until they blur.

 

[koala2004]

how many pieces of $1000 does an average singaporean tourist expend on each visit?

For me 4 to 6 pieces depending on number of days and wat to do there...2 piece for in laws each trip.

 

[koala2004]

16,730 good rate. Ha Tam dont publish. Can call. But i havent seen Ha Tam lower than Arcade before.

If don't change a lot, different not much. For me, it matters as I keep changing one and need lots of VND.

 

[koala2004]

but some people believe that you will always get more from ha tam...no matter how good is the rate in singapore.

I used to think like that but not anymore, rate here getting very attractive too. But main concern is bringing lots of VND into Vietnam. May have issue with custom.

Anyone knows what's the limit? VND 100m ok? I heard the limit quite low. I brought in SGD40K no issue.

 

[koala2004]

Really expensive, S$1166 for 5 days per pax. You didn't compare price meh?

Too ex, that's why I don't go to tour agency here.

I bought SQ tickets there with a local Hanoi agent handles my 7 days itinerary, 2 free days, total 9 days. Free 1 day city tour and 2-way airport transfers. Include 1 night 4 star cruise and 4 nights of 4 star hotels, overnight 2-way train tickets and all attraction tickets like gondola at Fansipan Peaks etc. 90% meals. Total also about 1.2K per pax.

 

[kitkat2]

For me 4 to 6 pieces depending on number of days and wat to do there...2 piece for in laws each trip.

you are a vietnam's son-in-law, not an average tourist

 

[pacetone]

If I want to do a Mekong Delta tour (one day) and Vung tau (beach with Jesus mountain, Buddha status) and seafood tour (another day), which local agent will you all recommend?

 

[rayban]

you are a vietnam's son-in-law, not an average tourist

very rich one some more hahaha

 

[koala2004]

you are a vietnam's son-in-law, not an average tourist

 

[koala2004]

very rich one some more hahaha

I am a farmer....

 

[AugZie]

Does Vietnam food usually have beef, cheese, etc? I cannot eat these, but unsure if I can understand the menu.

 

[rayban]

Does Vietnam food usually have beef, cheese, etc? I cannot eat these, but unsure if I can understand the menu.

eat the french bread everyday haha,,,, vietnam pho always beef

 

[dede1217]

Does Vietnam food usually have beef, cheese, etc? I cannot eat these, but unsure if I can understand the menu.

Normally is beef ... however have seen in hotel buffet, they have pho with chicken

 

[beanstalk6]

Does Vietnam food usually have beef, cheese, etc? I cannot eat these, but unsure if I can understand the menu.

Simply, if the item says bò, beef is in the ingredient. Cheese is not common.
gà = chicken, heo = pork.

 

[Sg_Stone]

I used to think like that but not anymore, rate here getting very attractive too. But main concern is bringing lots of VND into Vietnam. May have issue with custom.

Anyone knows what's the limit? VND 100m ok? I heard the limit quite low. I brought in SGD40K no issue.

I rmb seeing the limit is 15m dong only 0.0

 

[doran_lum]

how many pieces of $1000 does an average singaporean tourist expend on each visit?

I wouldn't say tourist.. for an example, here to give money to the in-laws for the daughter's hand for marriage..

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[doran_lum]

I used to think like that but not anymore, rate here getting very attractive too. But main concern is bringing lots of VND into Vietnam. May have issue with custom.

Anyone knows what's the limit? VND 100m ok? I heard the limit quite low. I brought in SGD40K no issue.

Anything above USD$5K have to declare but I brought in higher amount but nothing happen..

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