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Ho Quang hieu - Con lai gi sau con mua

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Ho Quang hieu - CHỈ LÀ ANH ĐANG MƠ

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Post songs that got English subtitle so that when listening to the vietnamese verse can some how translate to English for easier understanding

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Post songs that got English subtitle so that when listening to the vietnamese verse can some how translate to English for easier understanding

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okok...I thought nice tieng viet songs ok liao.
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Ho Quang hieu - Con buom xuan

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Scams a real problem for Vietnam: readers

Editor’s note: One of Tuoi Tre News readers caused a small controversy last week with an op-ed piece explaining why he believes Vietnam is good for foreigners to live in, but not necessarily to invest in.
Readers divided into two groups, for and against Keith’s account of Vietnam. Read some opinions supporting the Australian reader below, and if you have something to add write to us via [email protected].
Jim K.:
I would agree with Keith’s article about scams in Vietnam. My first visit was in 1965 and my last was in 2015. I have been back five times since 1965. I have been married for 45 years to a Vietnamese girl. She speaks perfect Vietnamese, but we still get ripped off. Vietnam would be better if it could break from those old habits.
Steve:
Pretty well sums up things here in Vietnam.
The Ministry of Tourism was told ten years ago if they continued down the same path it was going to end up bad, which it did last year. The biggest problem for Vietnam is they don’t listen. The locals and the government have this "we know all mentality," but alas they actually know nothing.
PS: I say the same thing about my home country when I see problems; so it’s not just Vietnam.
Paul:
Keith is mostly correct.
My wife and I have visited many times over the past seven or eight years and were considering retiring from work in Australia to take up a 'semi-retired' life near Da Nang, where we had an opportunity to work for an approved NGO providing education services in and around the city.
We could get along with the foreign residency issues, but one major stumbling block was the complete lack of any sort of enforceable property / real-estate / leasing regulations.
It's not only 'foreigners' that are scammed. Many Vietnamese are routinely ripped off by property owners, regularly losing their deposits and rental paid in advance. It is an endemic problem that seems to have no solution.
We were prepared to get 'ripped off' by taxi-drivers, street vendors, retail stores, etc: we expect that as a consequence of living in Southeast Asia; but without secure and enforceable (and fair) property / leasing / rental laws, the whole proposal was ultimately untenable.
Manuel M.:
Thanks to Keith for this shining paragon of truth.
Out of all the mainland Southeast Asian countries I’ve visited during my travels so far, Vietnam has been my favorite.
Why? I loved the nature, food, the incredible diversity, the country's history, the rural areas, the friendly people in the countryside, the wonderful limestone formations in the north, driving over misty mountain pass roads and so much more...
Furthermore the country has seen huge economic development in recent years, making it potentially one of the biggest players in the region. Massive projects and investments are in progress, especially in the south.
But so much potential gets lost because of the habits, scams and corruption explained by Keith above.
I have already read and heard so many stories from former expats who have had extremely negative experiences with the locals and authorities.
Many of these expats have decided to return to their country after only a couple of months. This is not to mention the regular stories from normal first-time travelers.
For exactly the reasons Keith outlines, I wouldn't live in Vietnam in the short term.
I love the country from a cultural and travel perspective, but I wouldn't bother to live there – not yet.
From a long-term perspective I think that things will get better eventually.
For instance I've had extremely positive experiences with the younger and open-minded generation in Vietnam who in all honesty are ashamed of the "bad apples" in their country.
They also well aware of the typical problems and they intend to change things for the better.
I'm looking forward to seeing how things will go.

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‘Bad apples’ are everywhere, not just in Vietnam

Editor’s note: While Keith, an Australian reader of Tuoi Tre News’, is backed by many on his opinion that Vietnam is good for foreigners to live in but not necessarily invest in, mainly due to the rampant amount of scamming that goes on, others have argued that the country has more positive things going for it and should not be completely tarnished because of just a few ‘bad apples.’
Read their stories below, and if you have something to add write to us via [email protected].
Michael Andrade
I just bought an air ticket for my second trip to Vietnam.
Although I read many warnings, I had absolutely no negative experiences on my first trip.
People were friendly, the food was fabulous, the scenery was gorgeous and the cities were fascinating.
As for the question, "How many places allow beggars in restaurants to stand beside your table selling gum, pencils and maps while you are trying to eat?", I can only assume that the author of the article doesn't travel very much because this is a common experience in many parts of the world.
David Lyonz
He keeps saying "scam scam scam scam scam" over and over but then insists that he's never been scammed. Well, how does he know there are scams then? Just because people are asking to borrow money doesn't mean it's a scam.
The entire story is about a whinging Aussie's experience in Pham Ngu Lao, which is not "Vietnam.”
Leave this tiny percentage of Vietnam and there are no beggars, shoe-shine kids (frankly I miss them - I can't find anyone to shine my shoes in Da Nang!), and street vendors. He talks about the mountains being unvisited but I wonder if he's ever been there.
Keith wants to suggest that Thailand, a country so dangerous that the Australian government warns against visiting it, is a better place than Vietnam, which is not subject to political unrest, bombings, terrorism, kidnappings or anything else.
Thank God Vietnam is safe and clean and no one's trying to kill me, kidnap me or hold me to ransom!
"The game is almost over for Vietnam"? Don't make me laugh. Vietnam is an idyllic paradise... just stop pretending that Bui Vien is Vietnam.
Herby Neubacher
I hear these stories from expats every day. I have been living in Vietnam for some 15 years and I’ve had my share of scams too, but one moves on.
Many expats ask for it, actually. They pass out money to people – mostly women – who they’ve never seen before in their lives, and most do not even try to understand the language. They would never do this in their home countries but in Vietnam they play the big spender and become victims.
OK – there are 'bad apples' – but are they not everywhere? Right – the system should be tougher on crime. But expats should not flash fat wallets and expensive iPhones around – showing can cost, everywhere, not only in Vietnam – try that in the right corners of the USA for example.
Vietnam is a wonderful country and my home. The benefits, the good conditions and the many friendly people you meet more than make up for the 'bad apples.' In any case, must every country really join in the ‘race’ to be the top tourist and business place?
If Vietnam is 'left behind' be it so – it is still generally a good, humane, safe and friendly place to be – whatever the rest of the world might think about it.

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Vietnam may be marred by scams, but safety's its major asset: Australian reader

Editor’s note: While Australian Brian M. doesn’t deny that scams exist in Vietnam, he also believes the country remains charming to foreigners, and hails peace and safety as its major asset.
I am writing in response to Keith’s article on the falling numbers of return tourists to Vietnam.
Over the last six years, I have spent quite a bit of time in Vietnam on both business and holiday trips.
I have noticed some alarming changes for the worse as well as a few improvements, especially recently, to try to address the issue.
Personally I have become used to the scams and know most of those targeting tourists by now, so they really don’t affect me.
Just as in the case of Keith – he knows what to buy and for what price, purchasing clothing and other goods is not a priority for me as I know I can get original items for a better price elsewhere.
Overall, the reason I return to Vietnam is the people, who despite life's hardships show resilience and have a tendency to sum up a person's character quickly.
If you come across as a warm, polite, happy individual you will go a long way to gain the respect of the average person and life will become a lot easier.
On the negative side: a lot of taxi drivers, merchants, tour guides, and restaurant staff know when a person is "fresh into the country" and will often take advantage of them to earn a few extra dollars.
Most of these scams are, however, harmless and represent a few dollars here and there.
Nevertheless, once tourists know they have been scammed, it does leave a bad impression, and they will not relax and subsequently refuse to give any tips. In a lot of cases if service is good, I tip. When I know I have been scammed, there will be no tip.
I have also noticed a few measures that have been introduced to assist holidaymakers and change perceptions.
Speed limits have come down on motorways, rubbish collection has improved and reduced tourist visa restrictions all help.
Vietnam is still a safe place to visit and that is also a major asset. There is the view that Vietnam is a safe country to visit as a tourist and I agree with that, especially compared to some neighboring countries.
I have spoken to friends who recently returned from Vietnam and they said they were alarmed at the quality of the taxis.
In the end they ordered most of their taxis through the hotel, as they could not trust the well-established companies who have for many years done a good job.
This is alarming and needs to be addressed quickly.
I have also read some of the recent articles about taxi scams and most have been tried on me over the years. The major taxi companies are getting a very bad reputation abroad.
Overall this country has a lot to offer especially to the Westerner as it is so different to most established countries and that is a part of its charm.
I hope the government here will not allow an increase in the number of scams to prevent tourists from spending valuable dollars in your country.

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Tan Son Nhat opens new taxi zone in major improvement bid

Passengers can now flag down a cab in a new taxi zone inaugurated Thursday at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, among several other changes introduced at the country’s busiest terminal.
The new taxi zone is located in front of the domestic hall, serving passengers of both arrival and departure flights, an airport representative said on Thursday.
The new facility helps double the taxi-hailing capacity of the airport to embrace Vietnam’s upcoming Lunar New Year, or Tet in Vietnamese, when demand for air travel peaks, according to the source.
The management of Tan Son Nhat is making multiple changes to improve service quality to be well prepared for Tet, it said in a plan announced in mid-December.
The holiday this year falls on February 8, but demand for air travel normally soars a week before and after the holiday, during which Tan Son Nhat executives have promised to serve passengers with much improved service.
Along with the new taxi zone, the Ho Chi Minh City airport has put an additional free Wi-Fi system into use, with 164 hotspots, ensuring stable and strong connection for passengers.
The security check at Hall B, where low-cost carrier Vietjet places its check-in counters, has also been rearranged to become more spacious, according to the airport representative.
The queuing zone of the security area has been expanded to 250 square meters from 150 square meters, creating more space for passengers to complete their procedures.
A simplified baggage scanning process, which combines the procedures carried out by customs officers and airport security guards into one, has also helped travelers save more time when leaving or entering Vietnam since it was implemented in mid-November.
“All of the changes in taxi zones, check-in and security procedures, and Wi-Fi systems have been made simultaneously to improve service quality, save time for flyers, and reduce overloading in the coming Tet,” airport director Dang Tuan Tu told Tuoi Tre (Youth) newspaper on Thursday.
The airport is also developing a five-story parking house in front of the domestic terminal to be able to accommodate more vehicles.
The new facility, spanning 68,000 square meters compared to the 14,350 square meter existing one, is slated for completion in March 2016.
The new parking space, including a taxi zone, will be connected to the arrival hall of the domestic terminal through an underground pathway, so that passengers will not have to cross the street overground to get to their vehicles or hail a cab, according to the airport.
The changes at Tan Son Nhat, which has already exceeded its design capacity of 25 million passengers a year, have been introduced to follow an order by the Ministry of Transport, in the wake of a quality assessment report that pinpointed myriad shortcomings at the airport earlier this month.