Chris
@zirhk3355
Singaporean expat in China
Forum posts
31
Contacts
7
About me
Singaporean
Lives in Beijing, Beijing
Speaks English, Mandarin, Hokkien, Teochew
Registration: 04 November 2011
Moving to Tianjin by malleryadele
Hi there. I am Mallery, 26 years old from Singapore. I will be moving to Tianjin in May. Although the reason for my move is work related, I am keen on taking the opportunity to explore China's (and the surrounding regions') best kept secrets. I ...
Hi there Singaporean here as well! I will be staying in downtown instead of TEDA and hope to know more people! :) Read More
Hey, expats in Beijing /Tianjin, let's meet up!! by lydiangly
Hi expats in Beijing/Tianjin, Shall we arrange gathering for us to exchange our china living experiences and interesting stories that we had over here?... If you all can come over to Tianjin, Heping district, I would like to organise home dining ...
Will be posted to Tianjin in 1 month's time and excited to meet more people! Malaysian food is very much appreciated!! :) Read More
Trip to Nha Trang by lelepham
Hi all ! In this March, i and my friends gonna come to Nha Trang, one of the beautiful beaches of VN. My team includes one Australian man and 4 vietnamese girls. But we still need someone to join. More people, more fun, rite ??? So in case u love ...
Hey I am keen but your email bounced. Sent a pm with my contacts - hope to hear about the details soon! Read More
Private taxis in HCMC by bawdseyben
Hi, Obviously on every street corner in HCMC there are xeom driver who will take you anywhere in the city for an agreed price, but does anyone know if there is any taxi drivers who will do the same for an agreed price? I am a teacher and have a ...
Add-on: None of them turn on the meter, so I guess they do not really care about the regulations. Lol. ;P Read More
Private taxis in HCMC by bawdseyben
Hi, Obviously on every street corner in HCMC there are xeom driver who will take you anywhere in the city for an agreed price, but does anyone know if there is any taxi drivers who will do the same for an agreed price? I am a teacher and have a ...
Take a few more rides, find someone who can communicate with you reasonably well and hooked him (or her!) up. Most taxi drivers are more than willing to be your regular, but of course if your hours are weird then may be tougher. This is the way I ... Read More
Singaporean Supper Club...? by zirhk3355
Chanced upon this plusixfive supper club by Singaporeans in London: plusixfive.wordpress.com Should we do this here in Vietnam too? Reckon if we apply ourselves to the tasks, we will have it easier than those in London given that ingredients are ...
Sorry Gerald just saw your post and was busy on that day to call you up. Do send me your mobile in PM and we will keep in touch! :) Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Hey thanks to all for coming together! Hope to be able to organise the next one quickly...! Those who are going for the SBG dinner tomorrow, see you soon! Read More
New in HCMC! by zirhk3355
Hi to everyone here, so nice to find something like this to get to know more friends! I am a Singaporean in his early thirties, been travelling to HCMC very frequently since Jul'11 and will finally be posted wef 5 Dec 11. Will be staying in Q2 ...
Hi Unei, this is the first time I heard someone says Singapore is inexpensive! Well its expensive even for some Singaporeans and myself, but I am glad you enjoyed it. I am still learning alot about the culture here, to be frank I have both ... Read More
New in HCMC! by zirhk3355
Hi to everyone here, so nice to find something like this to get to know more friends! I am a Singaporean in his early thirties, been travelling to HCMC very frequently since Jul'11 and will finally be posted wef 5 Dec 11. Will be staying in Q2 ...
Hi Minh Dat I am glad to know you too! =) Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Hey I would like to do a meet up next week on 3 Feb (Friday), dinner time. Check out details here: /forum/viewtopic.php?id=134385#599484 Read More
Singaporean Supper Club...? by zirhk3355
Chanced upon this plusixfive supper club by Singaporeans in London: plusixfive.wordpress.com Should we do this here in Vietnam too? Reckon if we apply ourselves to the tasks, we will have it easier than those in London given that ingredients are ...
Hmmz seemed like its quiet and everyone is waiting for someone else to start off - our Singaporean culture! So let me do this: I can volunteer my place at Saigon Pearl (binh thanh district) for a meet up on 3 Feb 12 (Friday, next week!). Its a ... Read More
New in HCMC! by zirhk3355
Hi to everyone here, so nice to find something like this to get to know more friends! I am a Singaporean in his early thirties, been travelling to HCMC very frequently since Jul'11 and will finally be posted wef 5 Dec 11. Will be staying in Q2 ...
Hi Truc, nice to meet you too! :) Read More
Singaporean Supper Club...? by zirhk3355
Chanced upon this plusixfive supper club by Singaporeans in London: plusixfive.wordpress.com Should we do this here in Vietnam too? Reckon if we apply ourselves to the tasks, we will have it easier than those in London given that ingredients are ...
*phew* Had a small hoo-haa with the watchers of this forum, who thinks this post is an advertisement. So, anyone keen?? We can start with a TET / CNY lunch! ;) Read More
TET - Help! by Bonesy
Hello! I am currently in transit on my way to Ho Chi Minh to start a TEFL/TESOL course in the middle of February and have free time leading up to it. Me being the stereotypical ignorant English citizen I've completely forgotten about TET and ...
I think TET, similar to how a Chinese like me would do it, is usually not celebrated on the streets like Xmas - its more a family thing to get together, eat and catch-up. Also for those who are not from Saigon will be going back to their hometown ... Read More
Singaporean Supper Club...?
Chanced upon this plusixfive supper club by Singaporeans in London: plusixfive.wordpress.com Should we do this here in Vietnam too? Reckon if we apply ourselves to the tasks, we will have it easier than those in London given that ingredients are ... Read More
blackberry in vietnam by miranti
hi, is anyone knows, is blackberry messenger works in Vietnam ? if yes, with which mobile provider ?
Mobifone does not work well for BB - maybe because its service is new. I know, since I am one of those who got a Mobifone first then BB with Viettel, and now stuck painfully with 2 mobiles because the Mobifone number is given out to everyone and I ... Read More
Visiting HCMC in January !!
Welcome to HCMC! I am a foreigner myself but welcome anyway! Lol... For drinks, I like Vasco (74 Hai Ba Trung (HBT), across from Park Hyatt hotel), where its a good combination of restaurant, pub, live music and club. If you do not like it or ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Hi all, I am back! Who is here for Xmas? Gathering...? Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Postponing the gift exchange will give us another excuse to meet up again! Too bad I cannot join this one - have fun guys... ;) Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
How's the outing coming up? When can the details be confirmed? Read More
IKEA type furniture stores in Ho Chi Minh by vicci0606
Hi All, i am in need to buy some wooden furniture. i checked in internet and found that IKEA will open store in HCMC in 2015. so, presently, is there any IKEA-type furniture store here? i want to get good quality wood. i have seen some furniture ...
Wow these looks good! But seemed expensive - designer stuff? Will visit them to see if I can find any good pieces, will report back here on my findings! ;) Read More
IKEA type furniture stores in Ho Chi Minh by vicci0606
Hi All, i am in need to buy some wooden furniture. i checked in internet and found that IKEA will open store in HCMC in 2015. so, presently, is there any IKEA-type furniture store here? i want to get good quality wood. i have seen some furniture ...
Hi is this mall opened yet? I am also looking to furnish my place, but more with modern pieces. I been to a place called Rosano (spell?) in D1, which is near to Apocalypse Now, but the quality is very poor. Any more recommendations like this ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Glad to see another meet up being organised - keep up the good work! I will be back in HCMC on Friday but will have to host some friends over the weekend. Pl count me in if there is a dinner on Sunday. Read More
New in HCMC! by zirhk3355
Hi to everyone here, so nice to find something like this to get to know more friends! I am a Singaporean in his early thirties, been travelling to HCMC very frequently since Jul'11 and will finally be posted wef 5 Dec 11. Will be staying in Q2 ...
Hi all just moved in on Monday, house is still in a mess! Needs to buy some decorations and perhaps furniture too if its not too expensive. Would be very grateful if anyone has tips... Hope to meet up with some forummers sometime soon... Read More
New in HCMC! by zirhk3355
Hi to everyone here, so nice to find something like this to get to know more friends! I am a Singaporean in his early thirties, been travelling to HCMC very frequently since Jul'11 and will finally be posted wef 5 Dec 11. Will be staying in Q2 ...
Hi Live, My Thuong and Adam, nice to meet you all!! Adam, I will be around in Mar'12, just drop me a message before you come and we can meet up. I studied in Oz before so I guess we have abit to catch up on! :) Read More
New in HCMC! by zirhk3355
Hi to everyone here, so nice to find something like this to get to know more friends! I am a Singaporean in his early thirties, been travelling to HCMC very frequently since Jul'11 and will finally be posted wef 5 Dec 11. Will be staying in Q2 ...
Hi Trish nice to meet you too! :) Read More
New in HCMC!
Hi to everyone here, so nice to find something like this to get to know more friends! I am a Singaporean in his early thirties, been travelling to HCMC very frequently since Jul'11 and will finally be posted wef 5 Dec 11. Will be staying in Q2 ... Read More
Calling fellow Singaporeans by Cruiserseth
Hi there, I am Gilbert Goh from Singapore and have been working in HCMC for coming to 5 months now. From time to time, I will miss the food, the life and the people in Singapore. So if there are any Singaporeans who are also posted here, do get ...
Hi all I had been traveling to HCMC and finally will be posted wef 5 Dec 11. Upcoming trip 7/11 to 19/11, then go back to Singapore to pack. If anyone wishes to meet up, or if there is a meetup that I can join in, pls drop me a PM! ;) Read More