Handy Guide for expatriates in Da Nang, Viet Nam
Edition 1, 2013
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The Handy Guide for expatriates in Da Nang
Responsibility for publishing Lương Minh Sâm Director of Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs
Editorial Board Head Nguyễn Công Tiến, Vice Director of Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs Deputy Head Trần Hiếu
Members Lê Quang Phúc; Lê Hạ Uyên Nguyễn Thị Thùy Hoa; Hồ Quang Dũng Nguyễn Thị Minh Dung; Hồ Tấn Trọng Nguyễn Thị Phương Huyền; Ngô Việt Hoài Thương
Designer Lê Quang Phúc
English Advisers Carole Kendal and Ian Lister
Publishing License No. 152/GP-STTTT issued by the Da Nang Department of Information and Communication 3
Contents PREFACE............................................................................... 7 OVERVIEW ........................................................................... 8 Area ............................................................................................ 8 Population ................................................................................. 8 The Da Nang symbol .............................................................. 8 Climate ....................................................................................... 9 Events and Traditional Festivals ........................................... 9
STAYING IN DA NANG .................................................... 12 Visa ............................................................................................. 12 Temporary Residence .............................................................. 12 Temporary residence declaration .................................................. 13 Procedures for visa ......................................................................... 13 Temporary residence card .............................................................. 14
Permanent Residence ............................................................... 15 Acquisition of Vietnamese nationality .................................. 16
LIFE ........................................................................................ 18 Daily life..................................................................................... 18 Common ceremonies and how to respond .................................. 18 Economy............................................................................................ 22 Insurance in Viet Nam .................................................................... 25
TRANSPORTATION & DAILY SERVICES ...................... 26 Overview of road traffic laws - some basic regulations:..... 26 Methods of transportation ..................................................... 27 Buses .................................................................................................. 27 Car rental services............................................................................ 29 Trains ................................................................................................. 30 Airlines ............................................................................................. 31
Drivers’ licences ........................................................................ 33 Eligibility: ......................................................................................... 33 Application procedure .................................................................... 33
In case of a traffic accident ...................................................... 34 Daily services ............................................................................ 35 Public services .................................................................................. 35 4
Shopping ........................................................................................... 36 Cuisine ............................................................................................... 38
HEALTH CARE.................................................................... 40 National health insurance scheme ......................................... 40 Overview ........................................................................................... 40 National health insurance for foreigners...................................... 41 Health insurance benefits ............................................................... 41 Health agencies ................................................................................ 42 Emergency situations ...................................................................... 44
PREGNANCY & CHILDCARE ......................................... 46 Pregnancy and Childcare ........................................................ 46 Pregnancy and Childbirth .............................................................. 46 Vaccines ............................................................................................. 47
Education ................................................................................... 48
SOME DEPARTMENTS’ ROLES AND DUTIES ............. 50 Department of Foreign Affairs (DOFA)................................. 50 Immigration Office of Da Nang Police Department............ 50 Department of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (DOLISA) ................................................................................... 51 Department of Justice .............................................................. 51 Department of Industry and Trade (DOIT) .......................... 51 Da Nang Investment Promotion Centre (IPC) ..................... 51
VIETNAMESE LANGUAGE.............................................. 52 Viet Nam perspective in communication ............................. 52 Basic Vietnamese for foreigners ............................................. 56 Pronunciation .................................................................................. 56 Basic conversations .......................................................................... 57
APPENDIX ............................................................................ 62 Appendix 1: A number of helpful websites .......................... 62 Appendix 2: List of Viet Nam telephone area codes ........... 63
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PREFACE Welcome to Da Nang! Da Nang is a dynamic city blessed with beautiful mountains, beaches and rivers, and its residents are very hospitable and active. We all share one determination - to make Da Nang a “liveable city�. With bold development policies and breakthroughs, the city has become an attractive choice for many international professionals and businessmen. In 2012, it is estimated that about 4,000 foreigners called Da Nang their second home. Despite the support given by the city’s government and locals, expatriates in Da Nang might still encounter some difficulties due to a lack of information about local lifestyles and legal regulations, not to mention the language barriers and cultural differences. This Handy Guide for expatriates in Da Nang is published to provide basic information to help you through the difficulties which expatriates can confront in their daily lives in Da Nang, especially early in their stay, and we hope that it will allow you to integrate with the local society more easily. As this is the very first edition of the guidebook and it is written by nonprofessionals, shortcomings are inevitable. Therefore, we look forward to receiving your constructive feedback in order to improve the guidebook for the next edition. Please send your opinions to sngv@danang.gov.vn. We wish you all the best in your adopted home! Editorial Board
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OVERVIEW
Da Nang is a centrally governed city, and it is the economic, cultural, educational, and science and technology centre of the central and highlands regions of Viet Nam.
Area 1,283.42 km2 It comprises 6 urban districts: Hai Chau, Cam Le, Thanh Khe, Lien Chieu, Ngu Hanh Son, and Son Tra, 1 rural district: Hoa Vang, and 1 island district: Hoang Sa.
Population 951,929 (2011) The Da Nang symbol has the theme ‘Three Blues: mountains - river - sea, and Three Whites: wind - sky - sand’. The idea emerged from the city’s location by sea, mountains, river and rice fields in a picturesque and harmonious landscape. Images of the Marble Mountains, rice fields in Hoa Vang, fresh sandy beaches at Thanh Khe and Lien Chieu, and the bridge linking Hai Chau and Son Tra districts are incorporated. The building of the swing-bridge linking the two banks 8
of the Han River resulted from the solidarity of the Da Nang authorities and the people. It symbolises the creative and hard-working people who have developed the city.
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together 4 fireworks teams from around the world, along with the host team Da Nang, to present a wonderful combined performance of fireworks and music over 2 consecutive evenings. As well as The symbol is simple, yet eye-catching fireworks performances, there are and understandable, with harmonious many other activities such as floating images of nature and people, and of lanterns and brilliantly decorated traditional and modern features. It boats on the Han River. can be easily applied to various kinds of material. The Da Nang symbol was designed by Nguyen Thuy Liem.
Climate Da Nang is in a typical tropical monsoon zone with high temperatures and an equable climate. The city’s weather is a combination of the climatic features of northern and southern Viet Nam, with the northern having the more distinct influence. There are two seasons. The wet season lasts from August to December and the dry from January to July. Cold spells are occasional in winter, but they are not severe and are short. The annual average temperature is 25.9oC. The highest temperature is 28 - 30oC during the months of June, July and August. The lowest is 18 - 23oC in December, January and February. The 1,500 metre high Ba Na Mountain has an average temperature of 20oC.
Events and Traditional Festivals Da Nang’s Independence Day (March 29) Da Nang International Fireworks Competition
Da Nang International Paramotor Race Date: May 25 and 27 Location: Da Nang Beach Activity: The competition, with the title “Da Nang - a new high level”, consists of 4 contests: speed flying, points flying, team flying, and flight rescue. The event aims to inspire and guide the development of this aviation sport in Viet Nam, and to create economic growth for the travel, hotel, and food and beverage services businesses in Da Nang.
Date: April 29 and 30, 2013 (bi-annual thereafter). Location: Both banks of the Han River. Activity: This competition brings 9
Da Nang Summer Rendezvous Date: June Avalokitecvara Festival
Location: Da Nang City coastal roads
Date: This festival is held on the 19th day of the 2nd lunar month Location: Avalokitecvara Pagoda, the Marble Mountains Meaning: The Avalokitecvara Festival reflects the forming of the Marble Mountains, Buddha, Avalokitecvara, and the history of the marble stone sculpturing. The religious festival is held to pray for peace and prosperity, and to give people the opportunity to live a better life in the summer atmosphere. Held in a natural setting, the festival attracts many pilgrims and tourists from many different regions. With its many traditional, cultural, and sporting activities, the Avalokitecvara Festival is very important in the local people’s lives. It has restored and developed some of the traditional characteristics of the Vietnamese.
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Activity: This event is organised to promote Da Nang’s tourism. During June, there are many art performances, sporting competitions, music festivals, food festivals, etc.
Date: Two days in the middle of the 2nd lunar month.
among the fishermen from the same ship, and to help them overcome difficulties and catch a lot of fish.
Location: The festival is held in coastal areas such as Man Thai, Tho Quang, Thanh Loc Dan, Xuan Ha, and Hoa Hiep. Meaning: The festival shows the people’s respect for the whale, and their wish for a prosperous and safe fishing season. Activity: The festival usually includes the traditional games of the coastal regions, such as boat regattas, swimming competitions, football matches, etc. The musical programme traditionally includes ‘tuong’, ‘ho khoan’ and ‘ba trao’ singing, typical musical features of the Cau Ngu festival (ba: nam, trao: cheo do). They are sung to express the solidarity
Public Holidays - New Year holiday: 1 January - Tet: 1st day of lunar year - Death anniversary of King Hung: 10th day of 3rd lunar month - Liberation Day: 30 April - Labour Day: 1 May - Independence Day: 2 September
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Overview
Cau Ngu Festival- Major festival for Da Nang’s fishermen
Visa Foreigners on entry or exit must have passports or passport substitute papers, and visas granted by competent Vietnamese agencies, except in the case of visa exemption.
BẢN MẪU SPECIMEN
STAYING IN DA NANG
You apply for Vietnamese visas at the immigration agencies of the Ministry of Public Security, the Consular Office of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Vietnamese diplomatic missions, or consulates in foreign countries. On entry, foreigners must register their purpose of residence, duration and addresses in Viet Nam, and operate in strict accordance with the registered purpose. You must not reside in areas where foreigners are banned from residence.
Temporary Residence When entering Viet Nam, you may temporarily reside in Viet Nam in accordance with the registered purpose, duration and addresses. Temporary residence certificates are granted by the competent immigration agencies of the Ministry of Public Security at Viet Nam’s international border gates. 1 2
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Agencies
Address
Immigration Office of Da Nang Public Security Immigration Department of the Ministry of Public Security
78 Le Loi Street, Hai 0511 3860247 Chau District, Da Nang 7 Tran Quy Cap Street, 0511 3822381 Hai Chau District, Da Nang
Telephone
Temporary residence declaration - When residing temporarily in Da Nang, you need to declare and report your temporary residence to the local competent immigration agencies:
- Fill in the temporary residence declaration form. - If you stay overnight at a hotel or residential quarter reserved for foreigners, you must make a temporary residence declaration through the hotel owners or residential quarter manager. - If you stay overnight at a citizen’s private house you have to, either personally or through the house owners, make a temporary residence declaration with the police office of the ward or commune where you are staying. Procedures for visa For replacement or modification, and length of stay extension: If you need to extend your length of stay or modify your visa, you can contact the immigration agencies in Da Nang to be considered. Requirements
- An application for visa renewal, replacement or modification, length of stay extension (which is certified by the sponsoring agency or organisation, or Police office of the ward/commune where you are temporarily staying if you are visiting your relatives); - Original passport and visa; - Certified copies, or copies along with the original for comparison, of the papers to prove the purpose of your stay in Viet Nam; - For beyond 3-month visa extension application: a copy of your work permit or the receipt of your application for a work permit (except for those exempted from work permits); - For under 3-month entry application: your detailed activity plan in Viet Nam and a certificate of your work or stay.
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- Present your passport, entry and exit declaration, temporary residence certificate, and visa (for those who must have a visa);
Fees
- Single entry: 45 USD; - Multiple entry less than 1 month: 65 USD - Multiple entry less than 6 months: 95 USD; - Multiple entry over 6 months: 135 USD. (payment in VND)
Temporary residence card Foreigners who temporarily reside for one year or more can be granted a temporary residence card by the competent immigration agencies of the Ministry of Public Security. If you are granted a temporary residence card, you are exempt from needing a visa for entry and exit during the valid duration of the card. You must, however, comply with the important information (indicated on the temporary residence card) and complete your temporary declarations. If you are a member of a foreign mission, or a relative/assistant of the applicant, please contact Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs for instructions on the procedures for granting a temporary residence card for you. Procedures for granting temporary residence card Note: During your temporary residence, you should carefully store your passport and temporary residence card, and always carry them with you.
BẢN MẪU SPECIMEN
Temporary residence card
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- A registration form for temporary residence and a curriculum vitae with portrait photo attached (and two additional 2cm x 3cm photos); - Copies of valid passport and visa (along with the original for comparison); - 1 certified copy, or 1 copy along with the original for comparison, of the legal entity dossier of the sponsoring agency, organisation or business; - 1 copy of your work permit (along with the original for comparison) if you are required to have a work permit; - If you are accompanied by a relative, you must submit proof of your relationship.
Requirements for changing an existing card
Same papers as for a new card, together with your expired temporary residence card.
Loss of temporary residence card
If your temporary residence card is lost, you must immediately notify the issuing agency; - Same papers as for a new card, together with your theft claim or written notification from your guarantor.
The validity of a temporary residence card
- A temporary residence card is valid for 1 - 3 years; - The duration of the temporary residence card is at least 1 month shorter than the duration of the passport; - The holder of a passport valid for less than 1 year will not be granted a temporary residence card.
Fees
- 1 year: 80 USD; - 1 - 2 years: 100 USD; - 2 - 3 years: 120 USD. (payment in VND)
Permanent Residence Foreigners temporarily residing in Viet Nam in one of the following circumstances can be considered for permanent residence: - They are people who have struggled for freedom and national independence, for socialism, for democracy and peace, or for the cause of science, but have been subject to suppression. - They made a meritorious contribution to the cause of building and defending the Vietnamese Fatherland. - They are spouses, offspring, or parents of Vietnamese citizens residing in Viet Nam. You can contact the immigration agencies in Da Nang for instructions on necessary procedures.
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Requirements for a new card
BẢN MẪU SPECIMEN
Permanent residence card template Permanent residence card holders are exempt from visa upon entry and exit, and must comply with the important information (indicated on the permanent resident card). You must make a temporary residence declaration if you stay overnight outside your registered permanent address. A permanent residence card is valid for 3 years.
Acquisition of Vietnamese nationality Foreign nationals and stateless persons permanently residing in Viet Nam who file applications for Vietnamese nationality may be permitted for naturalisation in Viet Nam if they satisfy the following conditions: - They have the full civil act capacity as prescribed by Viet Nam’s laws; - They obey the Constitution and laws of Viet Nam, and respect the traditions, customs and practices of Viet Nam; - They understand Vietnamese sufficiently to integrate themselves into the Vietnamese community; - They have resided in Viet Nam for 5 years or more at the time of application for naturalisation; - They are capable of making their livelihood in Viet Nam. For details of the procedures, please contact Da Nang Department of Justice or visit their website: http://www.sotuphap.danang.gov.vn
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Daily life Common ceremonies and how to respond Wedding party At least one week before a wedding party the bride or the groom will try to see you and give you your invitation. The parents of the bride and groom also invite their friends to the party. If you are invited, you can confirm your attendance right after receiving the invitation.
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It should be noted that you are being invited to the wedding party, not the real ceremony, and therefore rituals will be very brief. The official traditional wedding ceremony will already have been held at their homes before the wedding party. Only parents, relatives and very few close friends attend this official ceremony. As is the Vietnamese habit, money is the best gift to give at a wedding party. If you are a relative of the bride or groom, your gift should be pure gold jewellery. As a rule, the party will normally start at least 30 minutes later than the time on the invitation. You should, however, be at the venue at the stated time to select the most favourable seat. A Vietnamese wedding party is an occasion for connecting with other people. The MC may invite the new couple’s friends and relatives to come onto the stage to sing. If you think you are able and confident enough, prepare a song to share the happiness. Housewarming party Friends and relatives have a small party after buying or
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finishing building their new houses. If you are invited, gifts could be items for the new house, such as a picture, clock, lamp, etc. If you cannot find anything suitable, money is also acceptable.
as any normal birthday gift.
Full-first-month and first birthday parties (Out-of-Cradle Ceremony)
When one of your relatives or friends passes away, you should pay a visit to his/her family during the funeral period. You can also go with other friends to form a group during the visiting. Normally, you or your group should prepare a pair of white candles, some white tuberoses flowers, and some money. It is not polite to wear shorts, short skirts or colourful clothes when visiting a funeral.
It’s certain that the parents will invite most of their good friends and neighbours to come and share their happiness. After receiving an invitation, you should prepare a beautiful wish and a small gift or some lucky money for the child’s bright future. One year later, the Out-of-Cradle Ceremony (first birthday) is another important ceremony. When the child is exactly one year old, he/she will leave the cradle and move to his/her first bed. In this ceremony, the parents will arrange many tool-like toys around their child, such as a hammer, paper and pens, a stethoscope, sewing and housework tools, an aircraft, and an automobile. As a natural reaction, the child will pick up the toy that he/she likes the best. Depending on the child’s selection, the parents believe that their child’s future career will be related to that selected tool. Vietnamese people consider this to be one of the most important ceremonies in a child’s life, and therefore they hold a large party after the ceremony. If invited, you can prepare a gift just
Funeral
Death Anniversary
In order to honour a deceased family member, the family will host a death anniversary annually, and invite their relatives and some close friends. When attending such an anniversary, you should prepare some fruit or cake to put on the altar of the dead person. After worship, a meal begins and you should stay at least for a while. Vietnamese people consider this anniversary an opportunity for family members to get together and share their current lives. Do not be too surprised if everybody seems to be quite excited. Renting a house Types of house rental and payment methods In Da Nang, there are various types of house rental including the entire house or apartment, a room, or a 19
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Exactly one month after a baby is born, the parents must have a thanksgiving ceremony. This ceremony is firstly to thank the gods for the good health of both the mother and the child, and then also to inform the people around of their new healthy child.
Both full-first-month and first birthday parties are held according to the lunar calendar.
home-stay room. Depending on your requirements and negotiations between you and the landlord, the term of rental also varies. You can hire for a month, a quarter, a year or for many years. Normally, you can negotiate with the landlord to set up the payment date (eg every 3 or 5 months) without any rental contract, however it is always a prepaid verbal-contract. For renting the entire house or apartment, a legal contract is necessary. The payment method could be in cash or bank transfer depending on your contract. If you are hiring a room or a home-stay room, your landlord may prefer a cash payment. In Viet Nam, the most common and reliable source of information about houses for rent is normally from your friends or relatives. Notice of house rental contract Legal requirements for house rental: You are working for a foreign organisation that is authorised to operate in Viet Nam, or you have been granted an entry visa of 3 consecutive months or more. When starting to rent a house from a Vietnamese landlord, please carefully check this compulsory information about the property: The certificate of house ownership is in the same name as your landlord; the property belongs to one individual; it is a self-contained unit; water and power supplies, sanitation and other necessary conditions are guaranteed; there is not currently an ownership or easement dispute concerning the 20
house. All the above information can be found at the People’s Committee office for the area. Important information to be included in a house rental contract: name and address of the landlord; description of the house’s current condition; rental price in VND and method of payment; warranty policy (if available); term of lease; pledge of agreement between the parties and others, and the date of signing. You must also provide your exact personal information in the contract, including your passport number and the number of your provisional stay permit. If you are hiring the house on behalf of your organisation, provide the licence number of the organisation’s representative office. Important: Your contract must be certified by the People’s Committee office for the area. For further information, please refer to Point No 93 of the Vietnamese Law of Housing. Buying land or property Requirements (one of the following must apply) You must have a legal investment in Viet Nam, or work as a manager of an organisation (domestic or foreign invested business) in Viet Nam. Note: If your company is operating a property business, you cannot legally own land or property in Viet Nam. Your contribution to Viet Nam has been rewarded by a Medal from the President of Viet Nam or recognised by the Prime Minister. You have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, or have special knowledge or skills which Viet Nam needs to serve its development progress. You are married to a Vietnamese citizen.
Procedure
Electricity
The provincial or municipal People’s Committee issues certificates of ownership to you or your organisation.
To register for an electricity supply, contact Da Nang Power Co Ltd.
Submit your application to the Office for Land/Property Ownership Registration of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment. Within 30 days, this office will respond to your application via an official note. Employing a private driver or domestic staff
Telephone : 0511 32220501 Then follow their instructions for arranging a contract of supply. Water To register for a water supply, contact Da Nang Water Supply Co Ltd. Address : 28 Le Dinh Ly Street, Thanh Khe District. Telephone : 0511 3827 632 and follow their instructions for arranging a contract of supply. Telephone In Viet Nam, the biggest and best telephone service provider is VNPT: Address : 38 Yen Bai, Hai Chau District. Telephone : 0511 3821134
The best and most common way in Da Nang (and Viet Nam as well) to seek and hire a private driver or domestic staff is through your friends or relatives.
You can also register for a wireless telephone from Viettel Telecom:
In fact, there are some companies which provide consultancy services in this aspect, and a few Vietnamese websites such as http://danangcity. jaovat.com/, http://muaban.net/danang.html. However, their reputation has not been verified.
Telephone : 0511 3250010
Address : 548 Trung Nu Vuong, Hai Chau District.
Using the telephone and Internet Land-line telephone To make an inter-provincial call
Emergency numbers:
Direct call: 0 + <area code> + <number>. Price: the first block of 6 seconds: 80VND, every following second: 13,33 VND
Police: 113
Call via lower-cost services:
Fire: 114
There are two low-cost services for inter-provincial calls from VNPT and Viettel. You will save 12 VND in the first block 6 seconds and 2 VND for every following second.
Essential services
Ambulance: 115
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An application for a certificate of ownership should include: application form, copies of evidence that you or your organisation exist and meet the above requirements, the contract of selling/giving or evidence of succession of the property, evidence of the sellerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s property ownership.
Address : 35 Phan Dinh Phung Street.
VoiIP 171 (from VNPT): 171 + 0 + <area code> + <number> 178 (from Viettel): 178 + 0 + <provincial code> + <number> Please refer to Appendix I for list of Viet Nam area codes. To make an international call Direct call: 00 + <country code> + <area code> + <number> Call via low-cost services: VoiIP 171 (from VNPT): 171 + 00 + <country code> + <area code> + <number> 178 (from Viettel): 178 + 00 + <country code> + <area code> + <number> Mobile/Cell phone In Viet Nam, there are 5 cell phone service providers - VNPT, Viettel, Vinaphone, Vietnamobile and Gmobile. It is not difficult to register for a cell phone number. All you do is go to the nearest SIM card shop (or a private post office), then choose and register a number from one of the above 5 providers. Because the shopkeeper is able to help you own a number, you do not need to go to the providers directly. However, to guarantee a security requirement, you must provide your passport or ID number. The price of a SIM card can vary from 35,000 VND to 90,000 VND depending on the service your register for.
Vinaphone: http://vinaphone.com.vn/ Vietnamobile: http://www. vietnamobile.com.vn/ Gmobile: http://gmobile.com.vn/ Home internet connection To register a home internet connection, you should contact one of the three providers - VNPT, Viettel and FPT. For further information about services and prices, please visit the websites below: VNPT: http://www.vienthongdanang. com.vn/ Viettel: http://www.vietteltelecom.vn/ internet FPT: http://www.fpt.vn/ Economy Vietnamese currency Notes and value Polymer notes (valued from 10,000 to 500,000 VND)
Paper notes (valued from 200 to 5,000 VND)
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Coin: these coins are not commonly used now, but you may be given them sometimes in a market.
Rates of exchange (at December 2012)
Banking
How to open an account
Saving money
Depending on which bank you approach, the procedure might differ a little, but there are always three basic steps:
1 USD = 20,535 VND; 1 EUR = 25,818 VND; 1 GBP (British Pound) = 32,575 VND; 1 KRW (Korean Won) = 18.100 VND;
Wherever you live in the world, the best way to keep your money safe and interest-bearing is to consign it to a bank. There are two major types of bank in Viet Nam: State-owned banks: Viet Nam Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Agribank), Bank for Investment and Development of Viet Nam (BIDV), and other special policy-banks. Commercial banks: Technological and Commercial Bank (Techcom Bank), Viet Nam Bank of Industry
Step 1: Read the instructions carefully and collect together the required personal documents. Note that the more complete your application is, the faster you will have a bank account. Step 2: Complete an account application form, available at every branch. Step 3: Go to the bank and have a direct conversation with a bank clerk for any additional services you may require.
Some common banks in Da Nang Bank name
Contact information
Agribank
23 Phan Dinh Phung
BIDV
Tel : 0511 3821168 90 Nguyen Chi Thanh Tel : 0511 3892836
Techcombank
244-248 Nguyen Van Linh Tel : 0511 3655118
Vietinbank
172 Nguyen Van Linh Tel : 0511 3691345
Vietcombank
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1 JPY (Japanese Yen) = 261.929 VND.
and Commerce (VietinBank), Viet Nam Commercial Bank (VietcomBank), Hongkong&Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), Asia Commercial Bank (ACB), Saigon-Hanoi Bank (SHB), Saigon Commercial Bank (Sacombank), Viet Nam Bank for Import and Export (Eximbank).
Bank name
Contact information
HSBC
2nd Floor, Indochina Riverside Tower, 74 Bach Dang. Tel : 08 6288 8212
ACB
218 Bach Dang Street Tel : 0511 3897806
SHB
89-91 Nguyen Van Linh Tel : 0511 3584399
Sacombank
130-130A-132, Bach Dang Tel : 0511 3582612
Eximbank
48 Tran Phu Tel: 0511 3830889
Orient Commercial Bank
34-36 Quang Trung Tel: 0511 3830889
Remittances out of Viet Nam There are two methods available for sending money out of Viet Nam: Remittances via a bankâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s giro system. You can open a foreign currency account (eg in USD, EUR, or CAD) at any bank. When your foreign currency account is ready, money (in foreign currency) that you put into the account can easily be transferred to any account in the world. You can also make international remittances from your VND account, but accounts of the same currency may avoid any losses because of exchange rates. Cash remittances: You can use the international remittance services such as Western Union. To avoid any legal barriers, the maximum amount of money remitted should not exceed 17 million VND or 5,000 USD or the equivalent amount in another currency. * For further information, please refer to the Vietnamese state law on foreign currency and Decree No 24
202/2004/NÄ?-CP on the punishments for currency and banking violations. Work permits for foreigners in Viet Nam Current Vietnamese law requires that any foreigner starting a job in Viet Nam must at least apply for a work permit within the first 3 months of starting work. Normally, your employer will assist you with the procedures. Once issued, a work permit is specific to that job/ employer, so if you change employer you will need another work permit. The application procedure for a work permit includes 3 major steps: Step 1: Your employer submits an application dossier to the Da Nang Department of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs (DOLISA), 342 Phan Chau Trinh. Step 2: If your application is straightforward, DOLISA should process and then issue the work permit to your employer within 15 days.
Step 3: Your employer receives the work permit then gives it to you to keep. After granted it, you and your employer must draw up a contract of labour and then submit one copy to DOLISA within 5 days of signing the contract.
- A completed application form (issued by the Viet Nam Ministry of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs); - Your legal CV certified by an appropriate office in your country; - A self-written CV (form issued by the Viet Nam Ministry of Labour, Invalid and Social Affairs); - A health certificate certified by a Vietnamese health authority; - One certified copy of your qualifications which are relevant to your job (Bachelor, Master or PhD Doctorate, teaching qualification);
For exact details and further information about what is required please contact DOLISA or ask your employer. Insurance in Viet Nam All organisations, offices and private companies in Viet Nam must have an insurance policy for their employees. During the job application process, please pay attention to the companyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s insurance policy. For further information, please contact Da Nang Social Insurance Office. Da Nang Social Insurance Office 1A Tran Quy Cap Street, Thach Thang Ward, Hai Chau District. Land line: 0511 3834 774 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fax: 0511 3834 773 Website: http://www.bhxhdanang. gov.vn/ (Read more at Health Care - Page 44)
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The work permit application dossier must include the following documents. Please note that if any of this is not in Vietnamese please make sure its translation version must be certified
- 3 portrait-sized photos (3cm x 4cm, front view, no headwear, clear face and two ears, no eyewear, white background). The photos should not be older than 6 months before your application.
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Overview of road traffic laws some basic regulations: Road traffic signs include the following 5 groups: - Prohibitive signs indicating prohibitions; - Danger warning signs warning of dangerous circumstances likely to occur; - Mandatory signs indicating instructions to be obeyed; - Direction signs indicating traffic directions or necessary information; - Additional panels to further explain prohibitive signs, danger warning signs, mandatory signs or direction signs.
Some vehicles, in the following order, have the right of priority over other vehicles when passing through intersections from any direction: - Fire engines on duty; - Military vehicles and police vehicles on urgent duty; motorcades led by police cars; - Ambulances on duty; - Dyke-watch vehicles, and vehicles involved in natural disasters or epidemics, or in a state of emergency as prescribed by law; 26
- Funeral vehicle processions. The rider of a motorcycle or moped may carry only one other person, except in the following cases when carrying two persons at maximum is permitted: - Carrying sick people for emergency medical treatment; - Escorting a person who has committed an illegal act; - Carrying children less than 14 years old.
Route 2: Kim Lien – Han Market and reverse Kim Lien – Nguyen Luong Bang – Ton Duc Thang – Dien Bien Phu – Ly Thai To – Hung Vuong – Tran Phu – Tran Quoc Toan – Bach Dang
The driver and any passengers sitting in the front seats of a car equipped with safety belts must wear the safety belts.
Route 3: Da Nang – Dai Loc and reverse
Methods of transportation Buses Bus routes in Da Nang Route 1: Da Nang – Hoi An and reverse Da Nang central bus station – Dien Bien Phu – Le Duan – Tran Phu – Trung Nu Vuong – Nui Thanh – Nguyen Van Troi bridge – Ngu Hanh Son – Le Van Hien – Tran Dai Nghia and the final stop is in front of the Hoi An War Invalids Nursing Centre. Price: This route has 8 buses operating from 5.30am to 18.30pm daily.
Da Nang central bus station – Ton Duc Thang – Dien Bien Phu – Ly Thai To – Hung Vuong – Ong Ich Khiem – Hoang Dieu – Trung Nu Vuong – Nui Thanh – Cach Mang Thang Tam – Hoa Cam –14B highway – Hoa Dong intersection – Bac Quang Nam hospital – Ai Nghia intersection – Dai Loc station Route 4: Da Nang – Tam Ky and reverse 45 Nguyen Tat Thanh - Le Do – Nguyen Tri Phuong – Cach Mang Thang Tam – Ong Ich Khiem – Cam Le bridge - 1A highway (Da Nang City) - 1A highway – Phan Boi Chau - Phan Chau Trinh – Hoa Huong (Quang Nam Province). Route 5: Da Nang – My Son and reverse Da Nang central bus station – Dien Bien Phu – Le Duan – Hoang Hoa Tham - Ham Nghi – Le Dinh Ly – Nguyen Tri Phuong – Trung Nu 27
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The riders and passengers of motorcycles, three-wheeled motor vehicles and mopeds must wear safety helmets with properly fastened chin straps.
Vuong - Duy Tan – Nui Thanh - Cach Mang Thang Tam – Hoa Cam - 1A Highway - Provincial road 610 – My Son.
Long-distance buses Since the National Highway 1A passes through Da Nang, it is very convenient to travel by road to other provinces from Da Nang. You can buy interprovincial road tickets from the following agents: Interprovincial road ticket office 159 Ton Duc Thang Tel : 0511 3767679
Urban bus routes: Bus routes within the city have many bus stops. There are nearly 100 bus stops in the city, mainly in front of the universities, hospitals, political and commercial buildings. You can easily travel to any destinations within the city.
Interprovincial road ticket office (Thuan Thao high quality bus) 159 Ton Duc Thang Tel : 0511 3767677 Interprovincial road ticket office (Hoang Long high quality bus) 161 Ton Duc Thang Tel : 0511 3661661
Taxis When using taxi services in the city, you should choose well-established taxi companies (listed below). Taxi fares vary between companies, but on average it costs 10,000 VND to get in the taxi, and 16,000 VND/km for the first 30 kms. Taxi companies
Address
No of taxis (15/12/2011)
Tel
Tel of headquarters
Mai Linh
No 92 2/9 Street
298
3565656
0984062222
Tiên Sa
150 2/9 Street
200
3797979
0935272428
Vinasun Taxi Green
277 Nguyen Huu Tho
180
3686868
0903193104
Total
678
Car rental services Car rental services only offer cars of over 8 seats. Listed below are some companies which offer car rental services (self-drive or with driver) in Da Nang:
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Viet Nam Tourism JSC (Vitours) 83 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Tel : 0511 822213 Fax : 0511 896807 Da Nang Tourism JSC 76 Hung Vuong Tel : 0511 824411 Fax : 0511 825633 Thy Anh Trading & Services Tourism Co Ltd 642 Ngo Quyen, Son Tra District Tel : 0511 3945256 Fax : 0511 3945567 VITRACO Transportation and Tourism Cooperative 400 Dien Bien Phu Tel : 0511 3711411 Fax : 0511 3711143 Long Hien Trading & Services Tourism Co Ltd 50A Nguyen Thi Minh Khai Tel : 0511 3888288 Fax : 0511 3888289 Transportation & Daily services
Vu Ngáť?c Co Ltd 823 Ngo Quyen, Son Tra District Tel : 0511 3831225 Fax : 0511 6261225 Hong Cuc Trading & Services Tourism Co Ltd 75 Ly Thai To Tel : 0511 3824762 Fax : 0511 3830436 Minh Hai Transportation Cooperative 15 Cao Thang Tel : 0511 3825219 Fax : 0511 3519789 Lien Chieu Transportation Cooperative 716 Ton Duc Thang Tel : 0511 3730691 Hop Thanh Transportation Cooperative 20 Duy Tan Tel : 0511 3629218 Fax : 0511 3629218 Da Thanh Cooperative 139 Trieu Nu Vuong Tel : 0511 3821847 No 1 Transportation Cooperative 293 Dien Bien Phu Tel : 0511 3649772 Motorbike Rental Service: 528 Ton Duc Thang Tel:0511 3731079
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Trains
Da Nang train station at 200 Hai Phong Da Nang train station is one of the 3 largest in Viet Nam. Because of the large number of passengers, each day many north-south trains stop here for quite some time. To go to other cities, you would mainly use 2 types of trains: the SE and the TN. - SE (Super Express) is an express train prioritised by other trains. SE trains have a/c in all carriages and they stop at the larger stations, but only when there are customers. - TN (Thống Nhất) trains run the length of the country and are equipped with hard seats, soft seats, and cabins with a/c and beds. TN trains stop at all the big stations, and often stop to let other trains pass. You can buy train tickets at: 202 Hai Phong Tel: 0511 3821175 and 0511 3823810 DA NANG – SOUTHERN PROVINCES Number of train: SE1, SE3, SE5, TN3, TN5, TN7,TN9 Main stops: Quang Ngai, Dieu Tri (Binh Dinh), Tuy Hoa, Nha Trang, Thap Cham (Phan Rang), Muong Man (Ninh Thuan) and HCM City. Schedule: Number SE1 SE3 SE5 TN3 TN5 30
Time (arr/dep) Price (ooo’sVND) Time Price Time Price Time Price Time Price
Da Nang 11:08/11:26 13:03/13:15 03:56/04:11 09:48/10:03 16:25/16:42
Nha Trang 21:12/21:19 203 - 300 21:42/21:47 203 - 320 13:13/13:18 197 - 310 20:46/20:53 136 - 280 02:20/02:25
Sai Gon 05:20 360 - 565 04:30 368 - 560 20:45 350 - 553 07:47 260 - 506 12:15
DA NANG â&#x20AC;&#x201C; NORTHERN PROVINCES Number of train: SE2, SE4,SE6,SE8,TN4,TN6 Main stops: Hue, Quang Tri, Dong Hoi (Quang Binh), Vinh, and Ha Noi. Schedule: Number SE2
Time (arr/dep)
Hue
Ha Noi
12:36/13:05
15:50/15:55
05:40
40 - 62
320 - 502
16:33/16:38
04:30
40 - 63
307 - 487
08:15/08:20
21:10
40 - 62
320 - 502
14:47/14:52
08:30
27 - 56
230 - 430
23:37/23:42
14:00
Price (oooâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;sVND) SE4
Time
14:02/14:14
Price SE6
Time
05:38/05:53
Price TN4
Time
11:18/11:37
Price TN6
Time Price
20:46/20:06
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Da Nang
230 - 430
Airlines Da Nang International Airport is the largest airport in the central and highlands region, and is located in Hai Chau District, just 5km from the city centre. It is the third largest in Viet Nam after Tan Son Nhat in HCM City and Noi Bai in Ha Noi.
The new Da Nang International Airport was opened on December 15th 2011 - Routes and airlines in operation: As of December 2012 there are 4 domestic airlines and 11 international airlines operating flights to Da Nang:
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Airlines
Destinations International
AirAsia
Kuala Lumpur
Asiana Airlines
Seasonal: Seoul-Incheon
China Eastern Airlines
Charter: Kun Ming, Beijing
China Southern Airlines
Guangzhou Charter: Hang Zhou
Far Eastern Air Transport Charter: Taipei-Taoyuan Korean Air
Seoul-Incheon
Laos Airlines
Savannakhet, Pakse, Vientiane
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai-Pudong
SilkAir
Siem Reap, Singapore
TransAsia Airways
Charter: Taipei-Taoyuan
S7 Airlines
Charter: Novosibirsk Domestic
Air Mekong
Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi
Jetstar Pacific Airlines
Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi
VietJet Air
Ho Chi Minh City, Ha Noi
Vietnam Airlines
Ha Noi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hai Phong, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Buon Ma Thuot, Pleiku, Vinh Charter: Taipei-Taoyuan, Tokyo-Narita, Macau
- Where to buy flight tickets Agent
Address
Tel
Vietnam Airlines office
58 Bach Dang
0511 3821130/3826465
Hai Van
108 Nguyen Van Linh 0511 656652/3655556
ATC
111 Phan Chau Trinh
0511 3822808
Anh Tuan
264 Dien Bien Phu
0511 3659608
Bien Ngoc
12 Le Dinh Duong
0511 3616799
Cuu Kim Son
27 Ngu Hanh Son
0511 3836091
Gia Tran
410 Hung Vuong
0511 3815816
MASCO
62 Tran Quoc Toan
0511 3503159
Saigontourist
357 Phan Chau Trinh
0511 3828222
Thien Nam Viet
107 Ngo Gia Tu
0511 3891891
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Tu Gia
108 Nguyen Thanh
Chi 0511 3840222
Middle Airports Corporation
62 Thai Phien
0511 3823118
Viet Đuc Tin
Plot 6, Hoang Sa
0511 3962555
Vitours
83 Nguyen Thi Minh Khai
0511 3843868/3827033
Drivers’ licences Eligibility: - Foreigners who reside, work or study in Viet Nam for a period of at least 3 months and have a valid driver’s licence issued to them in their home countries; Transportation & Daily services
- International tourists who want to drive registered foreign vehicles inViet Nam with a valid driver’s licence issued to them in their home countries; - Foreigners who have resided in Viet Nam for a long period of time with a Vietnamese driver’s licence changed from an international licence can renew their expired licence when needed. Application procedure Authority in charge
Department of Transport, address: 140 Hai Phong Website: www.sgtvt.danang.gov.vn
Foreigners who reside, work and study long term in Viet Nam
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Two application forms requesting a driver’s licence (Appendix 30 of Circular No 15/2011/TT-BGTVT).
- Two copies of their driver’s licence translated from a foreign language into Vietnamese. The copy must be certified as a true translation by either a competent public notary’s office or the Vietnamese embassy/consulate which employs the translator. A seal must be affixed to the foreign language copy and the Vietnamese translation copy.
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Two copies of the applicant’s passport which must include the number, the full name and the photo of the passport holder, the validity of use, and pages showing all previous entries into Viet Nam, or a copy of an identity card or any diplomatic identity document issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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Two copies of a residence card, temporary residence card, permanent residence card or other document which can verify the applicant’s residence status in Viet Nam.
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Four 3cm x 4cm colour photos. 33
* When applying for a driver’s licence transfer, applicants need to submit for verification a valid passport or identity card (diplomacy or official identity card issued by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Vietnam) and a foreign driver’s licence. Foreign tourists driving into Viet Nam
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Two application forms requesting a driver’s licence.
- Two copies of their driver’s licence translated from a foreign language into Vietnamese. The copy must be certified as a true translation by either a competent public notary’s office or the Vietnamese embassy/consulate which employs the translator. A seal must be affixed to the foreign language copy and the Vietnamese translation copy.
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Two certified copies of the immigration list from the Ministry of Police or a copy of the applicant’s passport which must include the number, the full name and the photo of the passport holder, the validity of use, and pages showing any previous entries into Viet Nam.
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Four 3cm x 4cm colour photos. * Upon receiving the driver’s licence, a valid passport and a foreign driver’s licence must be presented for confirmation. Processing time Within 5 working days after the date that the Department of Transport receives the completed application. Fees
30,000 VND/paper licence (old model) 135,000 VND/laminated pvc card (new model)
In case of a traffic accident If you are involved in a traffic accident, depending on the severity of the accident, he/she may take the following actions: Contact the nearest medical centre or if necessary call the ambulance (115). Contact the head of your company (ie director, head of division) for help. Call the hotline of the Da Nang Department of Foreign Affairs (English and Vietnamese): 0905113080 (Ms Hanh, Deputy Director). * The Department of Foreign Affairs is responsible for supporting foreigners who are involved in traffic accidents in Da Nang by going to the accident scenes, contacting and coordinating with the city police, contacting the embassies of the foreign victims, and giving support and guidance on the relevant administration procedures.
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Daily services Public services Sports centres
Chi Lang sports stadium (38 Ngo Gia Tu) Tien Son sports centre (01 Phan Đang Luu) High sports-resulted swimming pool (2/9 Street)
Religious establishments
Chieu Ung Pagoda - Buddism (47/16 Ly Thai To) Phap Lam Pagoda - Buddism (574 Ong Ich Khiem) Tam Bao Pagoda - Buddism (323 Phan Chau Trinh) Pho Da Pagoda - Buddism (340 Phan Chau Trinh) Linh Ung Pagoda - Buddism (Son Tra Peninsula)
Da Nang Tin Lanh Church - Protestant (190 Ong Ich Khiem) Da Nang Cathedral – Catholic (156 Tran Phu) Phuoc Tuong Church – Catholic (311 Truong Chinh) Phu Thuong Church - Catholic (Ba Na Hills) Library
Da Nang General Sciences Library (33 Tran Phu/46 Bach Dang)
Park
29/3 Park (23 Dien Bien Phu) East Sea Park (Pham Van Dong)
Museums
Cham Sculpture Museum (No 2 2/9 Street) Ho Chi Minh Museum (1 Duy Tan) Da Nang Museum (78 Le Duan)
Theatres
Trung Vuong Theatre (35 Phan Chau Trinh) Nguyen Hien Dinh Tuong Theatre (155 Phan Chau Trinh) Multi-purpose Performance Centre (2/9 Street)
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Transportation & Daily services
Da Nang Cao Dai Temple – Caodaism (63 Hai Phong)
Shopping Where to go for shopping in Da Nang depends on what you want to buy, and your budget. For general food shopping, there are 3 main shop types to select from: Markets Market shopping is a very Vietnamese tradition. In the markets you can find all kinds of fresh food, vegetables, clothes, shoes, and other necessities sold by locals at their own stalls. The prices are generally cheaper than in other places. You can bargain both the price and the quantity. Cho Han
Some of the main markets:
â&#x20AC;˘ Han Market: Tran Phu Street â&#x20AC;˘ Con Market: 318 Ong Ich Khiem â&#x20AC;˘ Dong Da Market: Luong Ngoc Quyen Private convenience stores Private convenience stores look like mini supermarkets, and are mostly owned by a family. Here you can find all the daily necessities including dried foods, beverages, home appliances, and essential items such as toothpaste, toilet paper, and sanitary towels. Most of the goods are sold at a low price. Supermarkets Goods here are more diverse and carefully selected as compared to those in the markets or private convenience stores, and thus the price is relatively higher. In addition to standard supermarkets, there are also specialised ones such as computer supermarkets, mobile phone supermarkets, and electronics supermarkets. Some major supermarkets in Da Nang Big C Da Nang 255 - 257 Hung Vuong, Vinh Trung Ward Lotte Mart Da Nang Hoa Cuong Bac Ward, Hai Chau District 36
Metro Cash & Carry Cach Mang Thang Tam Street, Hoa Cuong Nam Ward Coopmart Da Nang 478 Dien Bien Phu, Thanh Khe District. Intimex Phan Dinh Phung Supermarket 46 Phan Dinh Phung, Hai Chau District Bao Tram Mini-supermarket 89 Phan Chau Trinh, Hai Chau District Opal Plaza â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Furniture and Construction materials No 174 2/9 Street, Hoa Cuong Bac Ward Taipei Interior Furniture Supermarket 37 Nguyen Tri Phuong, Thac Gian Ward Transportation & Daily services
Nhat Linh Da Nang Supermarket 64 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Khue Trung W. Nguyen Kim Electronics Supermarket 46 Dien Bien Phu, Thanh Khe District ElexMax Electronics Supermarket 28, 20, 34 Tran Ke Xuong, Hai Chau 2 Ward Anh Sang Supermarket Lot 500 Dien Bien Phu, Hoa Khe Ward Tel Nam A Supermarket 18 - 20 - 22 Hoang Dieu, Phuoc Ninh Ward Viettronimex Da Nang Electronics Supermarket 6 Pasteur, Hai Chau District Cho Lon Supermarket Slot 4 KDC, Nguyen Tri Phuong, Khue Trung Ward.
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Cuisine Da Nang is renowned nationwide for its rich and diverse cuisine. Here you can easily find specialities of the central region, and other regions of Viet Nam, as well as those from many other countries including India, Italy, the USA, Korea, and Japan. Prices generally depend on the type of restaurant that you visit. Street food is extremely popular, delicious and cheap at only 1 - 2 USD/person/meal. A blog about Da Nang Cuisine written by a local (English - Vietnamese): http://www.danangcuisine.com
bún mắm
cua rang me
gỏi cá
bánh bèo
bánh tráng cuốn thịt heo
bánh xèo
Da Nang’s food specialities
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National health insurance scheme Overview
HEALTH CARE
Viet Nam operates a national voluntary health insurance scheme, where the premiums depend on the employeesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; monthly salary. Those insured are Vietnamese workers whose labour contracts are for at least three months, or an indefinite term, with any organisation from every economic sector, state offices and units, political organisations or sociopolitical organisations. Health insurance cards are issued as evidence of entitlement to health insurance, and they can be re-issued or renewed if lost or damaged. The maximum monthly health insurance premium is 6% of an employeeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s salary, of which the employer pays two thirds and the employee pays the rest. During a period of maternity leave, a female employee and her employer are exempt from paying health insurance premiums. The female employee is, however, considered as continuously insured and all benefits remain unchanged.
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National health insurance for foreigners
A foreign employee who has a contract for at least three months with any agency, organisation, or private enterprise is required to take out national health insurance. The monthly premium for foreign employees is 4.5% of salary, of which 3% is paid by the employer, and the remaining 1.5% by the employee.
If the foreign employee’s salary is paid in a foreign currency, the figure will be changed into VND before health insurance premium rates are calculated. The exchange rate will be the average inter-bank exchange rate, as defined by the State Bank of Viet Nam. It is declared twice a year, on 2 January and 1 July or the next working day. Employers and employees can choose to pay health insurance premiums every six months or annually. Within the same organisation, the plan should be co-joined to other existing employees’ terms of health insurance renewal.
Health insurance benefits apply when having any type of health assessment at any state or private health care facility that is in cooperation with the insurance scheme. The insured will be charged a small part of the total cost of the health care service, which is already lower than normal. The insured person is advised by the insurance provider to select the most favourable health facility for their initial health care needs. This health facility can be changed every quarter. If the insured takes a health assessment at a health facility which is not covered by their insurance plan, he/she must present his/her insurance card before paying the full cost in order to be refunded by the Social Insurance Agency later. The amount of refund depends on the national regulations.
How to register
By providing some personal information, a foreign employee can register at a provincial health care facility for insured services. The registration can either be made at his/ her organisation or the appropriate division of the local People’s Committee. He/she will then be issued with a term insurance card, which is similar to a Vietnamese employee’s. 41
Health Care
The health insurance premium is calculated from the total salary written in the labour contract. If this salary is more than 20 times the national monthly minimum wage, the maximum health insurance premium is calculated from the figure of 20 times the national monthly minimum wage.
Health insurance benefits
Health agencies Types of health agency Classified by scale Health agencies in Da Nang can be classified based on the scale, utilisation, scope and content of the services they offer, as shown in the table below. If you get common illnesses such as flu or indigestion, you can go to the clinics. If the illness cannot be cured there, you should go to the district or city hospitals. Health agencies
Features
Communal/local public clinic
A healthcare facility usually managed by a nurse. It gives provisional diagnosis and treatments to patients in a particular local area. If the illness or injury seems to be more serious, the patient will be taken to a higher-level hospital.
Public clinic/ Private clinic
- A public clinic is a health establishment for healthcare services supplied by nurses, therapists and specialists. A private clinic is a medical office individually established by a doctor. - Clinics are just for outpatients because they donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have facilities for inpatients.
Specialised hospital
- Founded for specific medical needs.
General hospital
- Large-scale hospital, where most diseases and injuries can be tested and treated.
- For example: paediatric hospital, eye hospital, cancer hospital, dermatology hospital.
- Consists of different functional departments, each of which has its own specialists. In the case of a disease which is difficult to diagnose or treat, the specialists of the different departments will collaborate with each other to carry out the treatment. - Has the necessary facilities for emergencies, medical examinations, X-rays and enhanced treatments.
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Classified by ownership - Public hospital - owned and managed by the government. - Private hospital - founded and managed by the private sector. Recently, in addition to Western medicine, Viet Nam has also focused on developing Eastern medicine (traditional medicine). There are traditional medicine hospitals where patients receive traditional therapies such as acupuncture, massage, or treatment by herbal medication. There are also traditional medicine departments at general hospitals. Some prestigious health care agencies in Da Nang: Classification Based on ownership
Address
Telephone number
General Hospital
Da Nang General Hospital
124 Hai Phong
(+84) 0511 3828357
General Hospital
Da Nang C Hospital
122 Hai Phong
Specialised hospital
Da Nang Maternity and Paediatrics Hospital
420 Le Van Hien
Da Nang Eye Hospital
185 Phan Dang Luu
(+84) 0511 3643309
Da Nang Cancer Hospital
Group 14, Hoa Minh Ward, Lien Chieu District.
(+84) 0511 3717717
Da Nang Dermatology Hospital
91 Dung Si Thanh Khe
(+84)) 0511 3756951
Specialised hospital Specialised hospital Specialised hospital
(+84) 0511 3828357
(+84) 0511 3957777
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Health Care
Public hospitals
Health care agency
Based on the scale
Private hospitals or healthcare centres
(+84) 0511 3 650676
General Hospital
Hoan My General Hospital
161 Nguyen Van Linh
General Hospital
Tam Tri Hospital
64 Cach Mang Thang 8
(+84) 0511 3 679555
Specialised hospital
Da Nang Womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hospital
26C Chu Van An
(+84) 0511 2222055
Public clinic
Da Nang Family Healthcare Centre
73 Nguyen Huu Tho
(+84) 0511 3632111
Public clinic
Da Nang Family Medical Practice
50-52 Nguyen Van Linh
(+84) 0511 3582699
Emergency situations You can buy various kinds of general medicines, or painkillers, for common complaints such as flu, coughs, and indigestion at local pharmacies. When an accident occurs, call 115 for the ambulance. A foreigner should ask the nearest Vietnamese person to call 115 to transfer the fully comprehensive information. In a 115 call, the following information should be provided: the nearest address of the place of the accident, personal number of the caller, number of victims, and the current condition of the victims. Based on that information, the centre for emergencies will send one or more groups of health workers for the most effective first-aid. The victims will be transferred to the nearest hospital, a specialised department, or the hospital that the victims are insured for. After receiving basic treatment in the emergency room, if you need to stay in a hospital, you complete the admission procedures under the doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s instruction. * Note: When having any type of health assessment, the insured must present his/her valid insurance card and some photo ID. If the insured was transferred to a health facility in an emergency, he/she must present their insurance card before leaving the hospital, in order that all the insurance benefits can be applied. In addition, depending on each individual case, the insured might be asked for some additional documents: evidence of transfer between hospitals if he/she was transferred from one hospital to another; or an appointment reminder if they have been requested by the health facility to have a recheck. If the insured is transferred between several hospitals, the insurance benefits will be applied to one recheck only.
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Health Care
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Pregnancy and Childcare Pregnancy and Childbirth Before and during pregnancy, regular checkups are very important for pregnant women. This consistent care can help to keep the woman and baby healthy, spot problems if they occur, and prevent problems.
PREGNANCY & CHILDCARE
There are some of the popular hospitals in Da Nang which have qualified staff, modern equipment and facilities, and can provide good services for pregnant women’s healthcare and childbirth. Da Nang Women’s Hospital Address: 26C Chu Van An, Binh Hien, Hai Chau, Da Nang Tel: 0511 2222055 Fax: 0511 2222056 Website: www.womenshospital.vn Da Nang Women and Children’s Hospital Address: 402 Le Van Hien, Ngu Hanh Son, Da Nang Tel: 0511 3957777 Fax: 0511 3957779 Hoan My Hospital Address: 161 Nguyen Van Linh, Thac Gian, Thanh Khe, Da Nang Tel: 0511 3650676 Pregnant women should bring personal papers such as passport, temporary residence card and health insurance card when visiting the hospitals.
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Vaccines Vaccinations available free at public health centres Childhood immunisation schedule in Viet Nam No
Ages
Vaccine
1
Infant
BCG Hepatitis B (VGB) dose 0 within 24 hours*
2
2 months
DPT-VGB-Hib dose 1 OPV dose 1
3
3 months
DPT-VGB-Hib dose 2 OPV dose 2
4
4 months
DPT-VGB-Hib dose 3 OPV dose 3
5
9 months
Measles dose 1
6
18 months
DPT dose 4 Measles dose 2
If the child has not been given the Hepatitis B vaccine within the first 24 hours, try to administer this vaccine within 7 days of birth. How to apply Parents can obtain a free vaccination for their child at the medical centre in the ward where they are living, on the morning of the 25th of every month. Parents should bring the following documents to submit to the centre: 2. The parentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; temporary residence cards. Other vaccination centres in Da Nang
Pregnancy & Childcare
1. The childâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s health insurance card;
In addition to the free vaccination programme above, the child should receive other vaccinations from 1 year old onwards. The Preventive Medical Centre is one popular vaccination centre in Da Nang for both adults and children. Address: 315 Phan Chau Trinh, Hai Chau, Da Nang Tel: 0511 3821469 Fax: 0511 3897218 Email: ttyteduphongdn@gmail.com Parents should contact the centre directly to find out about the types of vaccinations, vaccination dates and the cost.
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Education
- Boarding cost/year: 1,000,000 VND
In Da Nang there are two popular international schools which may be of interest to foreign residents who are about to prepare their child for schooling.
- Tuition fee/month (including fees for higher-level maths, Vietnamese, English, informatics, aptitude, etc)
Skyline School Address: Tran Dang Ninh Street, Tuyen Son Residential Area, Southern Hoa Cuong Ward, Hai Chau, Da Nang Tel : (+84) 0511 3787777 - 3787778 3787779
+ Kindergarten and primary school: ~ 2,000,000 VND - 3,000,000 VND + Secondary school: ~ 3,000,000 VND - 4,000,000 VND Other services - Extra-time pre-school pupil care service; - Pupil pick-up;
Fax : (+84) 0511 3787776
- Extra-time club;
Website: www.skylineschool.edu.vn
- Learner support services.
Recruitment - Kindergarten: Children from 18 months to 5 years; - Primary school: From 1st grade to 5th grade;
Singapore International School Address: 139 Le Loi Street, Hai Chau, Da Nang Tel: (+84) 0511 3840495
- Secondary school: From 6th grade to 8th grade.
Fax: (+84) 0511 3840496
Recruitment conditions:
Website: www.kinderworld.net
The school operates entry examinations for new pupils in the following:
Integrated Kindergarten Programme
+ For Pre-school pupils - health, skills, aptitude, mental ability. + For 1st grade pupils - health, skills, aptitude, mental ability, English. + For 2nd to 8th grade pupils - health, skills, aptitude, mental ability, English, maths, literature. - Documents and entry fees should be submitted as required.
- Programme Structure: + Class Levels: Pre-Nursery Nursery Kindergarten 1
(full day only)
Kindergarten 2
(full day only)
School fees - Entry application: 100,000 VND - Entry examination charge: 300,000 VND 48
Preparatory
+ Session Hours: Half Day
8.30am to 11.30am
Full Day
8.30am to 3.30pm
Attendance days are Monday to Friday, according to the school calendar and with the exception of the listed holidays.
- Fees for 2012 - 2013 school year: Registration fee: 2,150,000 VND Insurance fee: 1,320,000 VND/year Deposit: 6,600,000 VND
+ International Programme - Year 9 and above Tuition fee: ~ 260,000,000 VND â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 300,000,000 VND
- Other fees + Registration fee: 4,300,000 VND/ year + Insurance fee: 1,320,000 VND/year + Bus, e-learning and bookpack fees: contact the office for the latest prices + Meal fee: ~ 50,000 VND - 70,000 VND + ESL fee: 25,800,000 VND/year or 6,450,000 VND/quarter
Tuition fees: + Integrated Kindergarten: ~ 60,000,000 VND - 83,000,000 VND + Integrated Programme Preparatory: ~ 130,000,000 VND International School Programme
+ Class Levels: Years 1 to 9 + Session Hours: 8.30am - 3.30pm
Pregnancy & Childcare
- Programme structure:
Attendance days are Monday to Friday, according to the school calendar with the exception of the listed holidays. - Fees for 2012 - 2013 school year: + International Programme - Years 1 to 6 Tuition fee: ~220,000,000 VND 250,000,000 VND + International Programme - Years 7 to 8 Tuition fee: ~ 240,000,000 VND 270,000,000 VND 49
Department of Foreign Affairs (DOFA) DOFA is the focal agency which collaborates with other relevant agencies to administer foreign organisations and individuals, and deals with issues relating to them in Da Nang City. Administrative procedures relating to foreigners under the duties of DOFA: - Procedures for requesting visa issuance, supplements and modifications for foreigners working for projects in Da Nang authorised by Da Nang Government and other relevant governmental agencies;
SOME DEPARTMENTSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ROLES AND DUTIES
- Procedures for the certification of driving licence renewals for foreigners working in foreign nongovernmental organisations and foreign consular offices in Da Nang; - Procedures for dealing with traffic accidents involving foreigners; - Procedures for dealing with deaths of foreigners in Da Nang; - Procedures for granting permits to organise conferences or seminars involving foreign matters; - Procedures for non-governmental organisations to apply for operating licences, to open project offices, and to register operations in Da Nang. * Contact: Address: 4 Tran Phu Street Tel: (+84 511) 3822253 Fax: (+84 511) 3825853
Immigration Office of Da Nang Police Department This agency will guide foreigners through the entry-exit procedures, and how to register for temporary residence in Da Nang. 50
* Contact: Address: 78 Le Loi Street Tel: (+84 511) 3860238 Fax: (+84 511) 3860290
Department of Labour, War Invalids and Social Affairs (DOLISA) This agency will guide foreigners through the application procedures for the issuance/extension of work permits required by foreigners in Da Nang. * Contact: Address: 342 Phan Chau Trinh Street Tel: (+84 511) 3827616 Fax: (+84 511) 3822957
Department of Justice This agency is in charge of legal issues relating to foreigners, including: - Applications for marriage licences involving foreigners, registration of marriage licences between foreigners in Vietnam;
Department of Industry and Trade (DOIT) This agency deals with the licence issuances, extensions, and adjustments for the establishment of foreign trade representative offices, and the termination of operation of foreign trade representative offices. * Contact: Address 6 Tran Quy Cap Street Tel: (+84 511) 822548 Fax: (+84 511) 3889540
Da Nang Investment Promotion Centre (IPC) IPC is the agency which calls for investments into the industrial zones of the city through a “one-stop shop” mechanism. It provides solutions for enterprises via the following services: Promotes foreign investment projects; Assists individuals and organisations to choose investment projects and establish branches or representative offices in Da Nang;
- Procedures for recognising fathers, mothers, and children relating to foreigners;
Consults and introduces investment locations, partners, clients and suppliers to new investors;
- Procedures for death notification involving foreigners;
Holds events relating to investment promotion, including conferences, seminars, workshops and investment forums;
- Adoption procedures involving foreigners. Address 16 Bach Đang Street
Provides information about the investment environment in Da Nang and Viet Nam.
Tel: (+84 511) 3822822
Contact:
Fax: (+84 511) 3895267
Address: 70 Quang Trung Street
* Contact:
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Department
- Applications for copies of civil status involving foreigners;
Conducts procedures and helps investors to set up and carry out projects;
Viet Nam perspective in communication Vietnamese people love to communicate, but only when they find themselves within a familiar community. On the other hand, when a Vietnamese person is outside his community and in front of strangers, he appears to be very timid.
VIETNAMESE LANGUAGE
In their communication, Vietnamese people have a habit of learning, observing and evaluating their communication objects. Issues such as age, hometown, education, social status and family status (parents, spouse, and children) are the most common topics in Vietnamese communication. This habit is greatly contradictory to western beliefs, which makes foreigners comment that Vietnamese people are curious. Actually, thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only how a Vietnamese person expresses his/her concern for others. Regarding communication style, Vietnamese people prefer delicacy, consideration and harmony. The delicate way of communicating shapes the Vietnamese habit of beating about the bush, never talking directly or speaking their mind. According to Vietnamese tradition, a communication should be started with a question asking about the home, work, and so on. This is very different from the western direct communicative style. This characteristic is known as the high context communication that most Asian countries have, in which not everything is said, but rather, much can be implied.
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In Viet Nam, there is a rich system of how to address each other in a communication. Because of the intimate nature of Vietnamese people, everyone in the community is considered as a relative or family. Therefore, they always add titles such as anh (brother), chị (sister), cô (auntie), chú (uncle) when addressing a person although they are not actually related. In addition, how to address other people in a communication depends on their age, social status, time, and space. The way of addressing someone shows a hierarchy in communication. The Vietnamese nature of community prevents any general “I” in the addressing protocol. Vietnamese often refer to themselves as humble, but address others with high respect. When two people converse with each other, they sometimes address each other as elder sister, other times as younger sister. The respect shown in communication leads to the habit of avoiding calling each other by their real names. Real names are used only to insult each other. In the family, the child is named so as to avoid identical names of elders or ancestors. Therefore, it is customary to ask the homeowner’s name when visiting someone’s house. Vietnamese people have their own gesture system. Traditionally, Vietnamese greet each other by joining hands and bowing slightly. However, in big cities, some men have adopted the Western practice of shaking hands. In public, men often hold hands as an expression of friendship. Hugging, nevertheless, is reserved for relatives. Vietnamese are taught at an early age to avoid eye contact, especially with older people and those of higher status. The followings are some non-verbal expressions that are popular in Viet Nam. Meaning in Vietnamese culture
Nodding
Greeting; affirmative reply; agreement
Shaking one’s head
Negative reply; disagreement
Bowing
Greeting; great respect
Touching child’s head
Not appreciated, but not offensive
Avoiding eye contact
Showing respect to people senior in age or status or of the opposite sex
Winking
Not acceptable, especially when directed at people of the opposite sex
Frowning
Frustration, anger, or worry
Pouting
Disdain
Smiling
Agreement; embarrassment; disbelief; disagreement; appreciation; apology
mild
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Language
Nonverbal Expression
Basic Vietnamese for foreigners Pronunciation Vietnamese alphabet and pronunciation: Vietnamese Alphabet is an important part of spoken Vietnamese. All of the words in Vietnamese can be pronounced based on a combination of alphabet letters. So if you want to speak Vietnamese like a native, you should learn this point carefully! Vietnamese alphabet and pronunciation
Vietnamese tones Vietnamese is a tonal language with 6 tones. These tones are marked as follows: • No accent, mid level tone: không dấu
A
a
• High rising tone: dấu sắc
Á
á
• Low falling tone: dấu huyền
À
à
• Low falling with rising tone: dấu hỏi
Ả
ả
• High creaking with rising tone: dấu ngã
Ã
ã
• Low falling with heavy tone: dấu nặng
Ạ
ạ
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The relationship among six tones is described in the following chart:
Contour Plain
Uneven
Register Ngang
Ngã
Sắc
A-a
Ã-ã
Á-á
Huyền
Hỏi
Nặng
À-à
Ả-ả
Ạ-ạ
High
Low Basic conversations What’s your name? Bạn tên gì? Binh and Nam meet each other for the first time at a reception. Bình và Nam gặp nhau lần đầu ở một buổi tiếp tân Bình: Chào anh
Binh: Hello
Nam: Hello. Excuse me, what’s your name? Nam: Chào anh. Xin lỗi, anh tên gì? Binh: I’m Binh. Nice to meet you.
Bình: Tôi tên là Bình. Rất vui được gặp anh.
Nam: I’m Nam. Nice to meet you, too.
Nam: Tôi tên là Nam. Rất vui được gặp anh.
Viet and Lan have already known each other. Viet: Hi, Lan. How are you?
Việt: Chào Lan. Bạn khỏe không?
Lan: Hi, Viet. I’m good, and you?
Lan: Chào Việt. Tôi khỏe, còn bạn?
Viet: Thanks. I’m fine, too.
Việt: Cảm ơn. Mình cũng khỏe.
Lan: I’ve got to go. See you later.
Lan: Mình phải đi rồi. Gặp bạn sau nhé.
Viet: Goodbye. See you later.
Việt: Chào bạn. Gặp bạn sau vậy.
Different ways to address people.
Chào
(to an elder gentleman, with respect)
bà
(to an elder lady, with respect)
anh
(to a young man of same age or older, formal)
chị
(to a young woman of same age or older, formal)
bạn
(to a friend/friends, informal)
Language
Hello.
ông
<tên> (to someone whose name you have known)
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Nice to meet you.
Rất vui được gặp bạn.
How are you?
Bạn có khỏe không?
I’m fine. And you?
Tôi khỏe. Còn bạn thì sao?
Note: You can substitute “bạn” with other personal pronouns such as “ông/bà/ anh/chị” or even the name of the listener. The use of these pronouns depends on the gender and age of the speaker with reference to the age of the listener, and the relationship between the speaker and the listener. Where are you from? Bạn đến từ đâu? Bạn đến từ đâu?
Where are you from?
I’m from
the States
Hoa Kỳ
France
Pháp
England
Anh
China
Tôi đến từ
Trung Quốc
Korea
Hàn Quốc
Japan
Nhật Bản
India
Ấn Độ
This is Tom.
Đây là anh Tom.
He’s from the States.
Anh ấy đến từ Hoa Kỳ.
That is Jane.
Đây là cô Jane.
She’s from France.
Cô ấy đến từ Pháp.
What do you do?Bạn làm nghề gì? - Asking about someone’s job. Hung: Hello. Excuse me, what’s your name? Hùng: Chào chị. Xin lỗi, chị tên là gì? Lan: Hello. I’m Lan.
Lan: Chào anh. Tôi tên Lan.
Hung: I’m Hung. What do you do, Lan?
Hùng: Tôi là Hùng. Chị làm nghề gì, chị Lan?
Lan: I’m a teacher. How about you?
Lan: Tôi là giáo viên. Còn anh?
Hung: I’m a lawyer
Hùng: Tôi là luật sư.
- A number of common jobs. Một số nghề thông dụng. Doctor
Bác sỹ
Nurse Policeman 56
Artist/Painter
Họa sỹ
Y tá
Farmer
Nông dân
Cảnh sát
Engineer
Kỹ sư
Journalist
Nhà báo
Driver
Lái xe
Secretary
Thư ký
Officer
Nhân viên
- Asking for someone’s phone number. Hỏi số điện thoại. Hung: Hello, Lan. What’s your phone number?
Hùng: Chào chị Lan. Số điện thoại của chị là số mấy vậy?
Lan: My home phone number is 3822253.
Lan: Số điện thoại nhà là 3822253.
Hung: And what’s your mobile phone number?
Hùng: Còn số điện thoại di động thì sao?
Lan: It’s 0905030204
Lan: 0905030204
Hung: Thank you.
Hùng: Cảm ơn chị.
Vietnamese number. One
Một
Eleven
Mười một
Twenty one
Hai mươi mốt
Two
Hai
Twelve
Mười hai
Twenty two
Hai mươi hai
Three
Ba
Thirteen
Mười ba
Twenty three
Hai mươi ba
Four
Bốn
Fourteen
Mười bốn
Twenty four
Hai mươi bốn
Five
Năm
Fifteen
Mười năm Twenty five
Hai mươi năm
Six
Sáu
Sixteen
Mười sáu
Hai mươi sáu
Seven
Bảy
Seventeen Mười bảy
Eight
Tám
Eighteen
Mười tám
Twenty eight
Hai mươi tám
Nine
Chín
Nineteen
Mười chín Twenty nine
Hai mươi chín
Ten
Mười
Twenty
Hai mươi
Thirty
Ba mươi
Forty
Bốn mươi
Sixty
Sáu mươi
Eighty
Tám mươi
Fifty
Năm mươi
Seventy
Bảy mươi
Ninety
Chín mươi
Twenty six
Twenty seven Hai mươi bảy
Basic information of oneself. Thông tin cơ bản Họ và tên: Nguyễn Nhật Minh
Age: 23
Tuổi: 23
Home add.: 58 Bach Dang street
Địa chỉ nhà: 58 Bạch Đằng
Job: Engineer
Nghề nghiệp: Kỹ sư
Office: Department of Construction
Cơ quan: Sở Xây dựng
Mobile: 0912369452
Số di động: 0912369452
Language
Full name: Nguyen Nhat Minh
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Minh is 23 years old. He lives at 58 Bach Dang street. He is an engineer, and he works at the Department of Construction. His mobile phone number is 0912369452. Anh Minh năm nay 23 tuổi. Nhà anh ấy ở số 58, đường Bạch Đằng. Anh ấy là kỹ sư, và đang làm việc ở Sở Xây dựng. Số điện thoại di động của anh ấy là 0912369452 (không-chín-một-hai-ba-sáu-chín-bốn-năm-hai). Where are you going? Bạn đang đi đâu đấy Binh: Hello, Viet.
Bình: Chào Việt.
Viet: Hello, Bình. Where are you going?
Việt: Chào Bình. Bạn đi đâu đấy?
Binh: I’m going out. There’s a good movie on in Megastar.
Bình: Mình đang đi chơi. Trên Megastar có phim hay lắm.
Viet: Oh great! May I join you?
Việt: Hay quá! Mình đi với bạn nhé?
Bình: Let’s go.
Bình: Đi thôi.
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Appendix 1: A number of helpful websites Da Nang overview www.ubnd.danang.gov.vn Life in Da Nang www.livinginvietnam.com/forum/ -> Living in Da Nang - Central Vietnam (Da Nang box); Tourism www.cst.danang.gov.vn (Da Nang Department of Culture, Sport and Tourism)
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www.vietnamtourism.com/e_pages/ news/index.asp Investment into Da Nang www.ipc.danang.gov.vn/default.aspx Da Nangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home policies www.noivu.danang.gov.vn/noivu/ Da Nangâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s news www.baodanang.vn/english/ www.drt.danang.vn www.vtvdanang.vn www.cadn.com.vn Da Nang Department of Foreign Affaris www.fad.danang.gov.vn www.japan-danang.org/ (Da Nang Representative Office in Tokyo, Japan)
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Appendix 2: List of Viet Nam telephone area codes No
Province/City
Area code
1
An Giang
76
2
Bà Rịa-Vũng Tàu
64
3
Bạc Liêu
781
4
Bắc Kạn
281
5
Bắc Giang
240
Bắc Ninh
241
7
Bến Tre
75
8
Bình Dương
650
9
Bình Định
56
10
Bình Phước
651
11
Bình Thuận
62
12
Cà Mau
780
13
Cao Bằng
26
14
Cần Thơ
71
15
Đà Nẵng
511
16
Đắk Lắk
500
17
Đắk Nông
50
18
Điện Biên
23
19
Đồng Nai
61
20
Đồng Tháp
67
21
Gia Lai
59
22
Hà Giang
219
23
Hà Nam
351
24
Hà Nội Capital
4
25
Hà Tĩnh
39
26
Hải Dương
320
27
Hải Phòng City
31
28
Hậu Giang
711
29
Hòa Bình
218
30
Hồ Chí Minh City
8
Hưng Yên
321
32
Khánh Hoà
58
33
Kiên Giang
77
34
Kon Tum
60
35
Lai Châu
23
36
Lạng Sơn
25
37
Lào Cai
20
38
Lâm Đồng
63
39
Long An
72
40
Nam Định
350
41
Nghệ An
38
42
Ninh Bình
30
43
Ninh Thuận
68
44
Phú Thọ
210
45
Phú Yên
57
46
Quảng Bình
52
47
Quảng Nam
510
48
Quảng Ngãi
55
49
Quảng Ninh
33
50
Quảng Trị
53
51
Sóc Trăng
79
52
Sơn La
22
53
Tây Ninh
66
54
Thái Bình
36
55
Thái Nguyên
280
56
Thanh Hoá
37
57
Thừa Thiên-Huế
54
58
Tiền Giang
73
59
Trà Vinh
74
60
Tuyên Quang
27
61
Vĩnh Long
70
62
Vĩnh Phúc
211
63
Yên Bái
29
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Connecting Da Nang worldwide
We proudly connect our beautiful city, Da Nang, with partners and friends from all over the word
What we do? - Initiate and maintain relationships between Da Nang and foreign countries and international organisations; - Instruct city agencies and soic0-economic organisations and unions in external relations work; - Oversee foreign organisations and individuals in Da Nang; - Arrange for international governmental delegation to visit and work with Da Nang leaders; - Guide immigration procedures; - Implements overseas Vietnamese affairs; - Implement external communications; appeal for foreign investment and aid for Da Nang city; - Organise training courses in external relations and foreign languages for the city personnel; - Select, provide and manage Vietnamese employees of international organisations and individuals in Da Nang and central provinces.
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