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[garyconkling]

Imagining Vietnam Without the War

The Vietnam War costly in lives, collateral damage and national pride. Even worse, it wasn't a war we had to wage. There was another choice.

News: President Biden goes to Hanoi to promote trade and establish a strategic partnership with Vietnam. Imagine if the United States never fought the Vietnam War. Some 58,000 Americans would not have died and 350,000 would not have been maimed. Up to 2 million Vietnamese would have been spared. The United States wouldn’t have spent $176 billion (the equivalent of $1 trillion in today’s dollars)…

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#Apocalypse Now #Cam Ranh Bay #China #Communist Domino Theory #French colonialsim #Ho Chi Minh #Les AuCoin #Lyndon Johnson #Pentagon Papers #Vietnam War #Vietnamese independence #Vietnamese state legislators #Wayne Morse

[radiofreederry]

I see a lot of posts that seem to conflate gerrymandering with voter suppression writ large, so I thought I'd take some time to define and explain what gerrymandering actually is.

Keep in mind that gerrymandering is most prominent in America and I'm using an American perspective in this post, but it can happen in any country with single-member electoral constituencies.

Firstly, gerrymandering specifically applies to the drawing of single-member legislative constituencies. Districts for the US House of Representatives, state legislatures, or even local bodies such as city councils can be gerrymandered. When applied to state-level or national-level elections - what we may consider "at large" elections - such as for state governors, US Senators, or the President, the term effectively has no meaning.

There are two basic forms of gerrymandering, which are generally accomplished in one of two ways. I'll break down the methods used first:

PACKING is when a specific bloc of voters are crammed into one district. This can be done either to dilute the voting power of that bloc by ensuring they only hold influence in one district, or to ensure representation of an interest group. This was the intention of Illinois's 4th congressional district, long infamously nicknamed "the earmuffs" because of its shape, which united two otherwise-unconnected Latine communities in Chicago, following a court order to ensure a majority-Latine district in the Chicago area.

Black voters in Alabama were also packed into a single district, in a map that was just struck down by the Supreme Court as a racial gerrymander and violation of the Voting Rights Act. More on this in a bit.

CRACKING explicitly seeks to dilute the power of a particular voting bloc, by shattering it among several different districts such that the bloc becomes a minority in each, and is unable to influence election results, which inevitably favor the preferred majority in each district. In Republican-governed states, this is often employed as a tactic to break the voting power of urban areas, which tend to be more diverse and liberal. For a specific example, look to Texas' capital Austin, one of the state's most progressive cities, which is split between six districts, only two of which are Democratic, and some of which are represented by some of the most conservative members of Congress.

Gerrymandering can also be done via "hijacking," drawing district borders such that two incumbents have to fight over one seat, or by "kidnapping," in which the home of one district's incumbent is redrawn into another, but those are less prevalent.

Now, as stated, there are generally two reasons for gerrymandering: racial and partisan. In the United States, the lines between these are often blurry, because specific racial and ethnic groups tend to lean towards one party or another (i.e. Black voters in general tend to favor voting Democratic, while Vietnamese voters are more likely to favor Republican candidates). Regardless, racial gerrymandering is explicitly unlawful as affirmed in the 1995 Supreme Court case Miller v. Johnson (exceptions have been applied, such as the Illinois example above, where the intent is to ensure representation of an underrepresented group), whereas the legality of partisan gerrymandering is more of a state-by-state affair.

Gerrymandering is not merely a Republican tool of voter suppression - and given that it is only applicable to elections involving single-member districts with maps drawn on a partisan basis, it's not even the principal method of voter suppression they use. Democrats also employ gerrymandering - it's simply a natural feature of a system that uses these kinds of districts! For example, going back to Illinois, the current 13th district cuts a swath through rural downstate Illinois to create a majority Democratic district and dilute the voting power of rural Republicans.

I hope this post has given you a better understanding of what gerrymandering is and what it is not - remember that when discussing voter suppression, we also should be talking about things like voter ID laws, voter roll purges, barriers to registration, the barring of convicts from voting, etc. There's a lot more to voter suppression than just gerrymandering.

#politics #law

[female-malice]

Vietnam Relied on Environmentalists to Secure Billions. Then It Jailed Them.

The government is preparing to present its energy transition plan at the U.N. climate talks as it intensifies a crackdown on environmental advocates.

(Solar panels at the Sao Mai power plant in An Giang Province, Vietnam, last year. The country has been awarded $15.5 billion in grants and loans in exchange for a commitment to renewable energy)

By Sui-Lee Wee Nov. 28, 2023, 5:01 a.m. ET

When Vietnam was awarded a multibillion-dollar deal by a group of nine wealthy nations last year to work on reducing its use of coal, it agreed to regularly consult with nongovernmental organizations.

Instead, the government has arrested several prominent environmentalists from those organizations who shaped policies that helped secure the funding, prompting concerns over sending money to countries that have violated human rights.

As the country prepares to announce how it will spend the money at the United Nations climate talks that begin on Thursday, activists are saying that Vietnamese officials need to be held accountable for what they are calling a harsh crackdown against those who speak out about the country’s environmental woes.

Ngo Thi To Nhien, the director of an energy think tank, was the sixth environmental campaigner to be detained in the past two years.

She had met with officials from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment in March to discuss a plan for the climate deal, the Just Energy Transition Partnership, an effort among the United States, Japan and other developed countries to persuade developing economies to abandon coal. The nine nations had announced in December that Vietnam would receive $15.5 billion in grants and loans in exchange for a commitment to renewable energy.

Ms. Nhien, 48, never got the chance to see Vietnam present the plan. She was arrested in September and remains in a detention center on a charge of “appropriating documents of agencies and organizations.”

The other five who were detained were charged with tax evasion, which rights groups say are trumped-up accusations in response to their advocacy. Four were tried in closed hearings that lasted less than a day each, and given jail time, punishments more severe than the norm. While two activists have since been released, the United Nations high commissioner for human rights said in September that the “prosecutions and the arbitrary application of restrictive legislation are having a chilling effect” on environmentalists in Vietnam.

Activists and academics say that Vietnam appears to be emboldened by its growing importance to the West and has taken the opportunity to clamp down, knowing there will be few repercussions. The country has presented itself as an increasingly important geopolitical player, and one of the few Southeast Asian nations that has publicly pushed back against China. President Biden visited Vietnam in September, elevating ties to a new strategic relationship that he said would “be a force for prosperity and security in one of the most consequential regions in the world.”

(President Biden and Nguyen Phu Trong, the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, at a welcome ceremony in Hanoi in September)

“We’re dealing with a juggernaut,” said Phil Robertson, the deputy director of Human Rights Watch’s Asia division. “They have run the table on the international community, and they’re continuing to do so.”

He pointed to Vietnam’s invitation to the Group of 7 summit this year, its inclusion on the Human Rights Council and now the funding from the Just Energy Transition Partnership, despite the country’s troubling human rights record.

Since 2016, when Nguyen Phu Trong, the general secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam, was re-elected, the space for civil society has shrunk immensely. The country has the second-highest number of political prisoners in Southeast Asia, with more than 160 people currently detained for exercising their basic rights, according to Human Rights Watch.

The authorities in Vietnam have long persecuted people who are viewed as overt threats to one-party rule. But Mr. Trong’s administration has gone much further, targeting people who were previously given some room to operate.

Vietnam rejects any suggestions that the prosecutions are politically motivated. Pham Thu Hang, a spokeswoman for the Vietnamese foreign ministry, said last month that the environmentalists’ cases were “investigated, prosecuted and tried in accordance with the provisions of Vietnam law.”

(An electric vehicle charging station in a Hanoi parking garage. Nine wealthy nations announced in December that Vietnam would be the recipient of funding to facilitate its energy transition)

All six ran organizations that were outspoken about the country's environmental problems. That advocacy ultimately put them on a collision course with the Communist Party.

Their detentions are a signal that the government wants the energy transition to be carried out on its own terms and not on the advice of groups they have long deemed suspicious, said Nguyen Khac Giang, a visiting fellow at the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute, a research organization in Singapore.

On the day Ms. Nhien was detained, Nhan Dan, the official newspaper of the Communist Party, criticized foreign donors who had funded policy research, saying they had directed groups to publish reports with “one-sided, negative content, tarnishing the situation of the country and the people of Vietnam.”

Vietnam, a manufacturing powerhouse that is home to nearly 99.5 million people, is the ninth-largest coal consumer globally. In 2021, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh vowed that the country would phase out coal consumption by 2040.

(A coal company in Quang Ninh Province, in northeast Vietnam. The country is the ninth-largest coal consumer globally)

The Just Energy Transition Partnership was first awarded to South Africa in 2021 as part of an effort by wealthy countries to address longstanding inequities in tackling climate change. Activists now see Vietnam as a litmus test for future agreements. Should other repressive governments be given billions of dollars? Should there be specific requirements for countries that receive funding but have poor human rights records?

Several countries behind the climate deal have expressed concern about the detentions in Vietnam, but rights groups say those nations need to predicate their financial support on the release of the environmentalists or a pledge from the government that there will not be additional arrests. So far, the countries have been unwilling to do so, said Ben Swanton, a director at The 88 Project, a U.S.-based nonprofit that focuses on human rights issues in Vietnam.

(Dang Dinh Bach, 45, ran a law and policy research center before he was arrested in 2021.)

In one of the harshest penalties in Vietnam for someone convicted of tax evasion, Dang Dinh Bach, 45, was given a five-year sentence in January 2022. He ran a law and sustainable development policy research center that provided legal aid to communities.

Mr. Bach refused to plead guilty. Tran Phuong Thao, his wife, said that she was not allowed to attend his trial and that he has been assaulted in prison by police officers.

“People like my husband have made great efforts to support the government and give suggestions on energy transition policies,” Ms. Thao said.

The arrest of Ms. Nhien, the think tank director, was particularly unusual because she was not a government critic. She led the Vietnam Initiative for Energy Transition Social Enterprise, the first group in the country to specialize in energy transition.

A former civil servant, Ms. Nhien had worked as a consultant at the World Bank and the Southeast Asia Energy Transition Partnership, a program managed by a U.N. infrastructure agency. She championed policymaking based on scientific evidence and was invited in May to speak to the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam. In June 2020, she organized a workshop on integrating renewable energy sources into the country’s grid, presenting information from the state electricity utility.

That was enough to make her a target. On Sept. 15, four days after Mr. Biden left Vietnam, she was detained. The Ministry of Public Security pointed to the workshop as evidence of her “appropriating internal documents.”

Two weeks later, a court in Ho Chi Minh City sentenced Hoang Thi Minh Hong, 51, one of Vietnam’s best-known environmentalists, to three years in prison for tax evasion.

(Hoang Thi Minh Hong, one of Vietnam’s best-known environmentalists, was sentenced to three years in prison for tax evasion)

Ms. Hong’s husband, Hoang Vinh Nam, called his wife’s trial a sham and said the tax department did not send anyone to testify against her. When her peers started being arrested two years ago, Ms. Hong called the tax bureau to ask whether she owed anything and was assured that she did not, he said.

In December, Ms. Hong decided to shut down her environmental nonprofit, citing government pressures. She was arrested in May.

#cc

[neikikardartv]

Watchmen (2019)

Alternate History Roundtable

 What is the koinos kosmos (common world) and mutually assumed knowledge the series shares with viewers? 

The show Watchmen (2019) is set in the universe of the comic with the same name but takes place 30 years later. The “koinos kosmos” is that due to having the superhero abilities of Dr. Manhattan the US was able to win the Vietnam War in one month and Nixon instead of being impeached became very popular and amends the constitution to allow presidents to run for more than two terms. He then remains president until the late 80s when Robert Redford was elected president. The show starts in 2019 and Robert Redford is still president. He is very liberal and has passed The Victims of Racial Violence Legislation which grants a lifetime of tax exemptions for victims and descendents of racial justice in America, known as “Redfordations”. This and his other liberal policies have led to more white supremacist backlash against these victims and a white supremacist group known as The Seventh Cavalry is at large in Tulsa, Oklahoma where the show takes place. The history of the Tulsa Race Massacre of 1921 is central to the plot.   

How does the series depict cultural hybridity through the altered history’s role in reflecting and reshaping cultural assumptions? 

In the beginning of the first episode cultural hybridity occurs when the main character is showing her son’s class how to create a Vietnamese dish she learned how to make while living there. What starts out seeming just like any normal presentation in our world changes when the teacher asks her if she was born before or after Vietnam was made a state? In the background of this shot there is also a poster that states “Four Important Presidents” with Robert Redford and Nixon being the top two.

The setting of an elementary school classroom is a great place to demonstrate the cultural hybridity as the cultural changes from the altered historical timeline are subtly showcased through the educational set design and questions asked. 

How does the series depict the power of understanding world-creation? 

A sacred “text” that is seminal to world creation in Watchmen similar to “Grasshopper'' in The Man in the High Castle, is the lore of the superhuman “Minuteman group” that was the originator of the events that led to Dr. Manhattan and the altered history of the Vietnam War. The influence of them is implemented in the show as a recurring motif via a made for TV special that dramatizes the story of the Minuteman through propaganda. Segments of the special are shown in the series via the TV or the audio serving as a narration for scenes of the present day masked vigilantes. Similar to TMITHC the world-creation being shown through the visual media demonstrates that “[w]what we understand to be ‘real’ or what ‘truly’ happened is determined by what and how we see, read, and hear”(212).

In what ways do formulations of the past, present, and future engage with prospective realities of what might have been and what might be in the series’ alerted history? ​​

The series focus on how the altered history impacts race relations in America is interesting because there are many different ways the show could have explored the previous Watchmen universe events on the future of that reality. By focusing on the Tulsa Race Riots, an event that occurred before Watchmen’s timeline got altered, the show is anchored with something canon in both of our realities. This makes the fictional white supremacy plotline of the show all the more real as it has roots in actual events. While the show is not meant to take place in the future, the altered world is still very “rooted in the present of its time of creation”. The show aired in 2019 fresh off of Republic president Trump where open displays of white supremacy took place often with things like “The Unite the Right” Rally. By focusing still on white supremacy in a universe where an extremely liberal president has been in place since the 70s the show demonstrates that racism is still a systemic part of the present and history of the US no matter the historical changes and liberal policies that have been enacted since the timeline changed.  

How do multiple realities or contemplations of multiple realities merge with questions of authenticity? 

Similar to TMITHC Watchmen also deals with, ‘“a litany of duplicities” within the reality that merge with questions of authenticity. In the first episode we meet the chief of police that is in charge of the task force against the white supremacist group​ The Seventh Cavalry.  The episode ends with him being found violently hung from a tree. While he and the main character who also works for the police (named Angela played by Regina King) were very close, someone at the murder scene calls into question the chief of police’s nature. Angela then investigates him and finds a Seventh Cavalry Klan hoodie in his closet.  This uncertainty and lack of authenticity within people who seemed on the right side initially flips the new reality of the world even more. Making it hard to know who is really who they say they are, and who the bad guys and villains really are. If even the chief of police who openly is against racism is secretly a white supremacist in this world that has a more liberal facade, then the authenticity of the cause and what people claim to champion is all called into question. @theuncannyprofessoro

#oxyspeculativetv

[disputeattorneysinhanoi]

How Foreigners Can Easily Own a House in Vietnam?

How Foreigners Can Easily Own a House in Vietnam?

Because making an overseas property investment is a significant decision, it is recommended that the investors consult with real estate dispute lawyers in Vietnam for assistance in determining the developer's eligibility, construction permits, and other project-related legal documents. To ensure the protection of rights, reduce risks, and ensure compliance, it is essential to review the transaction documents in relation to the deposit agreement, sales agreement, and any other agreements the developer might propose.

On November 25th, 2014, the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has approved the Housing Act 2014. The fact that a foreigner can buy a house in Vietnam is one of the most notable new changes.

Houses can be owned by foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam:

-Overseas organizations and individuals putting resources into lodging development under projects in Vietnam as per the arrangements of the Housing Law and related authoritative archives;

-In Vietnam, businesses with foreign investment capital are operating, as are foreign investment funds, foreign bank branches, branch or representative offices of foreign businesses, and foreign investment funds.

-Foreign citizens are allowed to enter Vietnam.

What are forms of ownership housing foreigner in Vietnam?

-investment in the construction of housing in Vietnam as part of the project, in accordance with the Housing Law and related legislation;

-Apartments and single-family homes are included in the investment projects of housing construction. Commercial housing can be purchased, leased, donated, or passed down. (With the exception of housing projects aimed at safeguarding Vietnam's national defense and security, as mandated by the Government of Vietnam).

What are conditions, rights and obligations of foreigner when buy house in Vietnam?

For people or associations putting resources into lodging development under a project in Vietnam while seeking to possess houses in Vietnam they should fulfill the accompanying circumstances:

-Have an investment certificate

- Have housing developments constructed within the project in accordance with housing law.

When looking to buy a house in Vietnam, foreign businesses with foreign investment capital, branch or representative offices of foreign businesses, foreign investment funds, and foreign bank branches must meet the following conditions:

-Have investment certificates or documents relating with the license to operate in Vietnam gave by the skillful State offices of Vietnam.

Foreign individuals buying a house in Vietnam

-Allowed entry into Vietnam, but do not entitled to diplomatic and consular privileges and immunity.

Foreign businesses with foreign investment capital, branch or representative offices of foreign businesses, foreign investment funds, and foreign bank branches in Vietnam, as well as individual foreign buyers of homes in Vietnam, are eligible to own homes in Vietnam when:

-Rent, buy, donate, inherit, or own no more than 30% of an apartment building's units; Foreigners are not permitted to buy, lease, donate, inherit, or own more than two hundred fifty individual houses, including villas and semi-detached houses, in areas with a population equivalent to that of ward-level administrative;

-In accordance with the terms of the contract of sale, lease, donation, or inheritance, foreign individuals are entitled to own a home for a maximum of 50 years from the date of issuance of the certificate of ownership, which may be extended as required by the government. The certificate must also specify the period of ownership of the property;

-In the case of foreign individuals married to a citizen of Vietnam or hitched to a Vietnam resident got an outside country, they can possess the houses for a long and stable term. Additionally, like Vietnamese citizens, they enjoy owner rights;

Foreign organizations shall have the right to own a house in accordance with the contract of sale, lease, donation, or inheritance, but not longer than the period outlined in the certificate of ownership, which may include an extended period. The time it takes to own a house starts on the date the certificate of ownership is received and is listed on the certificate.

[technologylawyersinvietnam]

Setting up Company in Vietnam and Comply

Setting up Company in Vietnam and Comply: Quick Tips for Foreigners

A foreigner moving to a country like Vietnam with business opportunities is attempting to start a business and seize the opportunity. After settling in, the entrepreneur might wonder, "How difficult it is to set up company in Vietnam or how challenging the business environment in Vietnam is for operating and doing business when dealing with administrative procedures from registering investment, setting up the company, complying with periodic reporting and tax declarations?"

As a spot with an ideal topographical position and copious work assets, and developing purchaser market, Vietnam is progressively growing emphatically, turning into a nation drawing in worldwide venture among Southeast Asia nations. Foreign investors must conduct research on Vietnam's policies, investment incentives, legal requirements, and the process and procedures for establishing a business in order to carry out effective investment activities. If international investors are considering investing in Vietnam, this will provide some quick advice on the fundamental factors they should take into account.

An individual or an organization established under foreign law could register investments and conduct business activities in Vietnam. Foreign investors are permitted to participate in any legal business, but in order to register an investment, they must meet certain industry requirements. There are a few areas in Vietnam where foreign investors cannot do business due to national security concerns or the state's monopoly.

An investor who wants to start a business in Vietnam must get a certificate of investment registration from an authorization agency, according to Vietnam law. The Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) will typically be issued within 15 days of receiving a valid dossier for an investment project. Be that as it may, it means a lot to work in the ideal opportunity for setting up the legitimate records for example application, monetary report, bank balance, individual archives and large numbers of such records require apostille, or authentication and legitimization and interpretation into Vietnamese prior to being submitted.

Except for conditional investments and business lines, Vietnam law does not mandate a minimum capital requirement for starting a business. Yet, financial backers are obliged to contribute capital as per the timetable expressed in the IRC and that the public authority has the privilege to demand the financial backer to make sense of the strategy agreeable to them in light of the proposed speculation capital. In the event that the financial backer can't contribute sufficient capital as per the serious time limit, the skilled authority might apply sanctions, including denial of the IRC or the financial backer needs to change the IRC to mirror the real commitment of venture. Once having the IRC, the financial backer then solicitation to get Endeavor Enlistment Endorsement (IRC) which requires 5 days from the date of accommodation of legitimate dossier for business foundation to finish the business setting up process.

Now that the company has established itself in Vietnam, it can officially sign a lease agreement, hire staff, and engage in business transactions to purchase or sell goods or services. The documents must be signed and sealed to be legally binding.

Then the question is how to have a seal?

When an organization was managed by the Public Security authority, it was more difficult to have a seal created for it after it was established. Legislators and business experts have been discussing the possibility of completely removing the seal from legal documents in Vietnam because the signature of the legal representative is the most crucial element. The law governing the issuance of seals has become less strict over time. However, in Vietnam, the seal is still very important because it shows the official notice, such as the decision by the business's legal representative to end a labor contract, along with the signature of the representative. or on the other hand a conspicuous endorsement of a substance to an exchange it enters to enlist a development organization for building a plant. Contingent upon the terms in the organization's contract, the financial backer has the privilege to make more than one seal to utilize. Before using, altering, destroying, or altering the number of seals, the company must send a notice to the business registration office where its head office is located for publication on the National Business Registration Portal. The day the notification process is completed and the seal sample is uploaded to the National Business Registration Portal for verification, the seal can be used.

During the activity of the business in the wake of being begun, the financial backer requirements to focus on charge commitments, which is vital in many purviews besides in charge paradise nations. However, Vietnam is not included on the exemption list. Every business is required to provide a tax declaration. Consistently, the business should pay various charges and expenses, for example, permit charges (in view of enlisted sanction capital); When a company earns a profit, it must pay Corporate Income Tax (CIT); announce and cover Worth Added Expense (Tank) for sold labor and products, for individual proclaim and settle Individual Annual Duty (PIT), or at times send out assessment and import charge, charge on lands.

The investment project reporting regime must also be fully adhered to by foreign investors in accordance with the law. These reports will be issued on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly, or annually) regarding topics such as: carried out venture capital, business speculation results, data on work, utilized unfamiliar laborers, investigates natural insurance… Agreeing with the execution of expense installment commitments and intermittently answering to guarantee ideal execution as endorsed will assist the organization with staying away from superfluous dangers, for example, managerial authorizations, business suspension, punishments that could affect the business.

ANT Lawyers – a law firm in Vietnam will always follow up with authorities for legal update on matters relevant to investment registration or doing business in Vietnam.

#Company setting up in Vietnam #establish company in Vietnam

[brookstonalmanac]

Events 5.12 (after 1900)

1926 – The Italian-built airship Norge becomes the first vessel to fly over the North Pole. 1926 – The 1926 United Kingdom general strike ends. 1932 – Ten weeks after his abduction, Charles Jr., the infant son of Charles Lindbergh, is found dead near Hopewell, New Jersey, just a few miles from the Lindberghs' home. 1933 – The Agricultural Adjustment Act, which restricts agricultural production through government purchase of livestock for slaughter and paying subsidies to farmers when they remove land from planting, is signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. 1933 – President Roosevelt signs legislation creating the Federal Emergency Relief Administration, the predecessor of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. 1937 – The Duke and Duchess of York are crowned as King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of the United Kingdom in Westminster Abbey. 1941 – Konrad Zuse presents the Z3, the world's first working programmable, fully automatic computer, in Berlin. 1942 – World War II: Second Battle of Kharkov: In eastern Ukraine, Red Army forces under Marshal Semyon Timoshenko launch a major offensive from the Izium bridgehead, only to be encircled and destroyed by the troops of Army Group South two weeks later. 1942 – World War II: The U.S. tanker SS Virginia is torpedoed in the mouth of the Mississippi River by the German submarine U-507. 1948 – Wilhelmina, Queen regnant of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, cedes the throne to her daughter Juliana. 1949 – Cold War: The Soviet Union lifts its blockade of Berlin. 1965 – The Soviet spacecraft Luna 5 crashes on the Moon. 1968 – Vietnam War: North Vietnamese and Viet Cong forces attack Australian troops defending Fire Support Base Coral. 1975 – Indochina Wars: Democratic Kampuchea naval forces capture the SS Mayaguez. 1978 – In Zaire, rebels occupy the city of Kolwezi, the mining center of the province of Shaba (now known as Katanga); the local government asks the US, France and Belgium to restore order. 1982 – During a procession outside the shrine of the Virgin Mary in Fátima, Portugal, security guards overpower Juan María Fernández y Krohn before he can attack Pope John Paul II with a bayonet. 1989 – The San Bernardino train disaster kills four people, only to be followed a week later by an underground gasoline pipeline explosion, which kills two more people. 1998 – Four students are shot at Trisakti University, leading to widespread riots and the fall of Suharto. 2002 – Former US President Jimmy Carter arrives in Cuba for a five-day visit with Fidel Castro, becoming the first President of the United States, in or out of office, to visit the island since the Cuban Revolution. 2003 – The Riyadh compound bombings in Saudi Arabia, carried out by al-Qaeda, kill 39 people. 2006 – Mass unrest by the Primeiro Comando da Capital begins in São Paulo (Brazil), leaving at least 150 dead. 2006 – Iranian Azeris interpret a cartoon published in an Iranian magazine as insulting, resulting in massive riots throughout the country. 2008 – An earthquake (measuring around 8.0 magnitude) occurs in Sichuan, China, killing over 69,000 people. 2008 – U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducts the largest-ever raid of a workplace in Postville, Iowa, arresting nearly 400 immigrants for identity theft and document fraud. 2010 – Afriqiyah Airways Flight 771 crashes on final approach to Tripoli International Airport in Tripoli, Libya, killing 103 out of the 104 people on board. 2015 – A train derailment in Philadelphia kills eight people and injures more than 200. 2015 – Massive Nepal earthquake kills 218 people and injures more than 3,500. 2017 – The WannaCry ransomware attack impacts over 400,000 computers worldwide, targeting computers of the United Kingdom's National Health Services and Telefónica computers. 2018 – Paris knife attack: A man is fatally shot by police in Paris after killing one and injuring several others.

#Events

[malanginternationalmun]

UNEP: Navigating the Intersection of Coal, Energy Sustainability, and the Dual Bloc Challenge

 Ariawan Adinata - BBC UK

One distinguishing issue in the worldwide discourse on sustainability is the tension between the need for eco-friendly alternatives and the reliance on coal. They began to hold talks as two separate blocs because the nation is working to stop this.

While Bloc 1.1, which represents delegates from Colombia, stated that "Carbon storage capture technology has the potential to be continuous for reducing carbon capture produced by coal and other industries," they also believe that sustainable transportation, particularly electric transportation, is out of step with reality. Coal is the most effective source of electricity. They are encouraged to pursue sustainability by improving negotiations and capabilities with green investors.

On the other hand, the Bloc 1.2 symbolizes the forefront of sustainability by achieving energy security. As the Vietnamese delegates declared, "Our Bloc's position is to achieve energy security through the use of renewable energy with a smooth transition." Their regulation indicated that carbon capture and storage is unsustainable and causes significant losses. Furthermore, they are concerned about the sustainable green transportation revolution, which will replace present conventional transportation, as well as their efforts to achieve sustainability through construction, investment, and legislation.

We acknowledge the multifaceted issues that both blocs face, as well as the careful balance that must be achieved. The move to sustainability necessitates navigating. Striking this equilibrium is vital for the entire global community to achieve a sustainable future.

Can these two blocs find common ground? Is there a middle road that protects economic interests while upholding environmental responsibility? It is clear that collaboration and compromise will be essential? It is clear that collaboration and compromise will be essential.

[thatstormygeek]

“What we’ve seen across the United States is universities becoming more lopsided in terms of the types of people that are in positions,” Howe said.

haha

hahahaha

oh. he's serious. more lopsided.

As in, instead of a group of 10 being 100% cishet Christian white men, you might have a Black man, a gay white man, a woman (probably white), and 7 white men (though all are still cis and likely Christian). Definitely more lopsided that way.

Sarah Green, a University of Kansas student, spoke in support of the bill during the committee hearing. She said she was required to take DEI training at her student job and believed this requirement to be an infringement on her right to free speech. She cited having to use people’s preferred pronouns as one portion of the training. “I was required to acknowledge that I need more DEI training and education and in addition to that I’m required to use inclusive language,” Green said. “This can include swapping out ladies and gentleman for folks, including people’s pronouns in my email signature, in my syllabus.” 

KU is definitely not sending their best.

At times, the discussion veered away from education. Rep. Chuck Smith, R-Pittsburg, went on a tangent about his own background and how he didn’t approve of equity practices.  “I have a son that married a Mexican and a son that married a Vietnamese,” Smith said. “I have three nieces and nephews that are gay. So I feel like I come from a diverse background. … I worked harder than anybody in high school athletically. I worked harder than anybody. I couldn’t beat my Black friends. Why? They were just better than me. I don’t believe in equity. They were just better than me. Didn’t matter how hard I worked, they were gonna outrun me and they were just better athletes than I was.”

Neither is Pittsburg, clearly.

#us politics #kansas #kansas reflector #rachel mipro #dei #diversity equity and inclusion

[iilssnet]

Maritime Matters in Vietnam: The Law of the Seas and Security

Vietnam is a country with extensive maritime interests. As one of the countries located in South East Asia, maritime issues are an important part of the nation’s economic and strategic security. The increased maritime activities are connected to the Law of the Sea, the regional security environment, and the power of the Vietnamese Navy. In addition, there are also territorial disputes to be taken into consideration. Here, we will look into the maritime matters in Vietnam, the Law of the Sea, sea security considerations, the power of the Vietnamese Navy, Vietnam’s territorial claims, and regional maritime disputes.

Maritime Matters in Vietnam

Vietnam is located in the South East Asia region and is bordered by the South China Sea. The country’s extensive coastline and its deepwater ports make it an important contributor to the region’s maritime activities. Maritime matters are of great importance for Vietnam as they provide economic opportunities, such as the exploitation of natural resources, and they play an essential role in the country’s security and defense strategy. Vietnam has a long history of maritime trading and fishing and it is now looking to expand its role in the South East Asia region.

The Law of the Sea

The Law of the Sea is an important part of maritime affairs in Vietnam. The 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is the cornerstone of international maritime law and is widely accepted by most countries. Vietnam is a party to the UNCLOS and has adopted the convention’s provisions in its national legislation. This includes the recognition of an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) for the country, as well as the rights and obligations of other parties in regards to the EEZ. It also covers the rights of navigation, fishing and other activities in the EEZ and in international waters.

Sea Security Considerations

In addition to the legal framework, Vietnam also has to consider the security situation in the South East Asia region. This includes the presence of other countries with their own maritime interests, as well as non-state actors such as pirates and traffickers. Vietnam has responded to these threats by increasing its naval power and by engaging in regional security cooperation with its neighbors. The country is also an active member of ASEAN, the regional maritime organization.

Naval Power in Vietnam

Vietnam has invested heavily in its naval forces. The country has modern warships, submarines, and aircraft carriers. It has also increased its naval presence in the South China Sea, with many naval exercises taking place in the disputed waters. The Vietnamese Navy is considered to be one of the most powerful navies in the region.

Vietnam's Territorial Claims

Vietnam has a number of territorial claims in the South China Sea. These include claims to islands, reefs, and other features in the disputed waters. Vietnam has long maintained that the claims are based on the UNCLOS and that they should be respected by other countries in the region. The country has also engaged in negotiations and initiatives to resolve the territorial disputes.

Regional Maritime Disputes

The South China Sea is a region of great maritime disputes. Vietnam is involved in several of these disputes, including those with China, Taiwan, the Philippines, and Malaysia. Each of these disputes has to be addressed according to the Law of the Sea and in accordance with the regional security environment. The disputes are often complicated and can involve a number of stakeholders, making them difficult to resolve. Maritime matters in Vietnam are of great importance and the country has to consider the legal framework, the security situation, and its own navy power in order to ensure the safety of its resources and people. Vietnam is an active participant in the regional maritime affairs and is engaged in territorial disputes with its neighbors. The country is actively seeking peaceful solutions to the disputes and is hopeful that they can be resolved in the near future. Read the full article

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How Foreigners Can Easily Own a House in Vietnam?

How Foreigners Can Easily Own a House in Vietnam?

Because making an overseas property investment is a significant decision, it is recommended that the investors consult with real estate dispute lawyers in Vietnam for assistance in determining the developer's eligibility, construction permits, and other project-related legal documents. To ensure the protection of rights, reduce risks, and ensure compliance, it is essential to review the transaction documents in relation to the deposit agreement, sales agreement, and any other agreements the developer might propose.

On November 25th, 2014, the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has approved the Housing Act 2014. The fact that a foreigner can buy a house in Vietnam is one of the most notable new changes.

Houses can be owned by foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam:

-Overseas organizations and individuals putting resources into lodging development under projects in Vietnam as per the arrangements of the Housing Law and related authoritative archives;

-In Vietnam, businesses with foreign investment capital are operating, as are foreign investment funds, foreign bank branches, branch or representative offices of foreign businesses, and foreign investment funds.

-Foreign citizens are allowed to enter Vietnam.

What are forms of ownership housing foreigner in Vietnam?

-investment in the construction of housing in Vietnam as part of the project, in accordance with the Housing Law and related legislation;

-Apartments and single-family homes are included in the investment projects of housing construction. Commercial housing can be purchased, leased, donated, or passed down. (With the exception of housing projects aimed at safeguarding Vietnam's national defense and security, as mandated by the Government of Vietnam).

What are conditions, rights and obligations of foreigner when buy house in Vietnam?

For people or associations putting resources into lodging development under a project in Vietnam while seeking to possess houses in Vietnam they should fulfill the accompanying circumstances:

-Have an investment certificate

- Have housing developments constructed within the project in accordance with housing law.

When looking to buy a house in Vietnam, foreign businesses with foreign investment capital, branch or representative offices of foreign businesses, foreign investment funds, and foreign bank branches must meet the following conditions:

-Have investment certificates or documents relating with the license to operate in Vietnam gave by the skillful State offices of Vietnam.

Foreign individuals buying a house in Vietnam

-Allowed entry into Vietnam, but do not entitled to diplomatic and consular privileges and immunity.

Foreign businesses with foreign investment capital, branch or representative offices of foreign businesses, foreign investment funds, and foreign bank branches in Vietnam, as well as individual foreign buyers of homes in Vietnam, are eligible to own homes in Vietnam when:

-Rent, buy, donate, inherit, or own no more than 30% of an apartment building's units; Foreigners are not permitted to buy, lease, donate, inherit, or own more than two hundred fifty individual houses, including villas and semi-detached houses, in areas with a population equivalent to that of ward-level administrative;

-In accordance with the terms of the contract of sale, lease, donation, or inheritance, foreign individuals are entitled to own a home for a maximum of 50 years from the date of issuance of the certificate of ownership, which may be extended as required by the government. The certificate must also specify the period of ownership of the property;

-In the case of foreign individuals married to a citizen of Vietnam or hitched to a Vietnam resident got an outside country, they can possess the houses for a long and stable term. Additionally, like Vietnamese citizens, they enjoy owner rights;

Foreign organizations shall have the right to own a house in accordance with the contract of sale, lease, donation, or inheritance, but not longer than the period outlined in the certificate of ownership, which may include an extended period. The time it takes to own a house starts on the date the certificate of ownership is received and is listed on the certificate.

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How Foreigners Can Easily Own a House in Vietnam?

How Foreigners Can Easily Own a House in Vietnam?

Because making an overseas property investment is a significant decision, it is recommended that the investors consult with real estate dispute lawyers in Vietnam for assistance in determining the developer's eligibility, construction permits, and other project-related legal documents. To ensure the protection of rights, reduce risks, and ensure compliance, it is essential to review the transaction documents in relation to the deposit agreement, sales agreement, and any other agreements the developer might propose.

On November 25th, 2014, the National Assembly of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has approved the Housing Act 2014. The fact that a foreigner can buy a house in Vietnam is one of the most notable new changes.

Houses can be owned by foreign organizations and individuals in Vietnam:

-Overseas organizations and individuals putting resources into lodging development under projects in Vietnam as per the arrangements of the Housing Law and related authoritative archives;

-In Vietnam, businesses with foreign investment capital are operating, as are foreign investment funds, foreign bank branches, branch or representative offices of foreign businesses, and foreign investment funds.

-Foreign citizens are allowed to enter Vietnam.

What are forms of ownership housing foreigner in Vietnam?

-investment in the construction of housing in Vietnam as part of the project, in accordance with the Housing Law and related legislation;

-Apartments and single-family homes are included in the investment projects of housing construction. Commercial housing can be purchased, leased, donated, or passed down. (With the exception of housing projects aimed at safeguarding Vietnam's national defense and security, as mandated by the Government of Vietnam).

What are conditions, rights and obligations of foreigner when buy house in Vietnam?

For people or associations putting resources into lodging development under a project in Vietnam while seeking to possess houses in Vietnam they should fulfill the accompanying circumstances:

-Have an investment certificate

- Have housing developments constructed within the project in accordance with housing law.

When looking to buy a house in Vietnam, foreign businesses with foreign investment capital, branch or representative offices of foreign businesses, foreign investment funds, and foreign bank branches must meet the following conditions:

-Have investment certificates or documents relating with the license to operate in Vietnam gave by the skillful State offices of Vietnam.

Foreign individuals buying a house in Vietnam

-Allowed entry into Vietnam, but do not entitled to diplomatic and consular privileges and immunity.

Foreign businesses with foreign investment capital, branch or representative offices of foreign businesses, foreign investment funds, and foreign bank branches in Vietnam, as well as individual foreign buyers of homes in Vietnam, are eligible to own homes in Vietnam when:

-Rent, buy, donate, inherit, or own no more than 30% of an apartment building's units; Foreigners are not permitted to buy, lease, donate, inherit, or own more than two hundred fifty individual houses, including villas and semi-detached houses, in areas with a population equivalent to that of ward-level administrative;

-In accordance with the terms of the contract of sale, lease, donation, or inheritance, foreign individuals are entitled to own a home for a maximum of 50 years from the date of issuance of the certificate of ownership, which may be extended as required by the government. The certificate must also specify the period of ownership of the property;

-In the case of foreign individuals married to a citizen of Vietnam or hitched to a Vietnam resident got an outside country, they can possess the houses for a long and stable term. Additionally, like Vietnamese citizens, they enjoy owner rights;

Foreign organizations shall have the right to own a house in accordance with the contract of sale, lease, donation, or inheritance, but not longer than the period outlined in the certificate of ownership, which may include an extended period. The time it takes to own a house starts on the date the certificate of ownership is received and is listed on the certificate.

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12095Khz 0357 15 APR 2023 - BBC (UNITED KINGDOM) in ENGLISH from TALATA VOLONONDRY. SINPO = 55434. English, dead carrier s/on @0358z with Al'Seela modulation in the bg, then ID@0359z pips and Newsroom preview. @0401z World News anchored by Gareth Barlow. Japan's Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has been evacuated unharmed from a public event after what appeared to be a smoke bomb was thrown at him. A person was detained at the scene in Wakayama, where Kishida had been due to give a speech, local media reported. Montana has become the first US state to pass legislation banning TikTok on personal devices. TikTok, which is owned by Chinese company ByteDance, has been accused of posing a national security risk through data gathered from users. If signed into law by Governor Greg Gianforte, the ban could come into effect in January. The company has suggested that it would take legal action to fight the Montana bill. The US Supreme Court has temporarily halted a ruling that set limits on access to the abortion pill mifepristone. The pause ordered by Justice Samuel Alito is the latest move in an ongoing legal battle over access to the drug. Last week, a Texas court had ordered the drug to be pulled off the market. Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed a willingness on Saturday to upgrade bilateral ties as the U.S. seeks to balance an increasingly assertive China. In his first visit to the key southeast Asian country as the top U.S. diplomat, Blinken met Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, saying during that the past decade there has been "extraordinary progress" in the bilateral relationship. France's top constitutional body has cleared the Macron government's highly unpopular move to raise the state pension age from 62 to 64. The Constitutional Council rejected calls for a referendum by political opponents but also struck out some of the reforms, citing legal flaws. Twelve days of protests have been held against the reforms since January. Relics of ancient viruses - that have spent millions of years hiding inside human DNA - help the body fight cancer, say scientists. The study by the Francis Crick Institute showed the dormant remnants of these old viruses are woken up when cancerous cells spiral out of control. This unintentionally helps the immune system target and attack the tumour. SpaceX plans to carry out its first test flight on Monday of Starship, the most powerful rocket ever built, designed to send astronauts to the Moon and eventually beyond. The launch is scheduled to take place at 7:00 am (1200 GMT) from the sprawling Texas base of the private space company owned by billionaire Elon Musk. @0406z "The Newsroom" begins. Backyard fence antenna, Etón e1XM. 250kW, beamAz 315°, bearing 63°. Received at Plymouth, United States, 15359KM from transmitter at Talata Volonondry. Local time: 2257.

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Oregon Legislature is Historically Diverse

Oregon Legislature: The 82nd session of the Oregon Legislature is the most diverse in the state's history, with 19 members of colour, including African Americans, Latinos, and Asians. On Monday, January 9, five Vietnamese American legislators were sworn in, which marked a significant milestone in the country’s history. The number of Vietnamese Americans serving in Oregon’s state legislature is now the highest of any other state in the country.

Oregon Has A Historically Diverse Legislature

Representative Daniel Nguyen is of Vietnamese and American ancestry and also owns a small business. He emphasised the significance of such a representation. “All five of us come from refugee families,” Nguyen added, explaining how we have a shared background and experience. “Each one of us is employed in a different field.” Representative Hoa Nguyen stated that she had the distinct impression of being “completely at home” at the swearing-in ceremony, which included an authentic Vietnamese lion dance. She stated that there should be a greater variety of people working in the government.

Nguyen stated that while in the Capitol, she "felt seen." In the past, only a select few individuals have inhabited this area. Representative Khanh Pham became the first Vietnamese American to be elected to a legislative position in the year 2020. She expressed her delight at being able to serve alongside four other community members. "I believe it is a genuine monument to the tenacity of refugees and immigrants, as well as to Oregon's potential to be a welcoming, inclusive state," said Pham. I believe it demonstrates the resilience of refugees and immigrants. https://twitter.com/bryant_clerkley/status/1612533727711891456 Hai Pham, the newly elected representative for Oregon's 36th Congressional District, expressed enthusiasm at the prospect of seeing people with his appearance working in the Capitol. Pham expressed his gratitude by stating, "I feel much more at ease now." It would have a very different appearance if you travelled back in time twenty years, but I feel quite welcome throughout this process. Thuy Tran is the representative for Portland’s Northeast neighbourhood. She stated that being a part of history makes her feel both honoured and privileged. Tran stated that diversity will bring very lived experiences as well as different perspectives to the table. Final Lines: Till Then, keep yourself updated with all the latest news from our website journalworldwide.com. Read Also:- Georgia Bulldogs Defeat TCU to Repeat as College Football National Champions According to Clear Creek, Oregon’s Godfather of Distilling Has Died     Read the full article

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What Native Language Do Americans Speak?

United States of America The United States of America has its own unique set of regional languages and dialects, many of which are still spoken today by its citizens. The two most prominent languages in the country are English and Spanish, both of which represent over 70% of the American population’s native language (native Americans/English speakers). Perhaps you have been wondering what native language Americans speak, here’s a breakdown of some of the most commonly spoken Native American languages in the U.S. How many American citizens speak English at home According to the 2016 American Community Survey, 58.7 percent of American citizens in Central America speak English at home. Of those who don't, the most common languages spoken are Spanish (21.4 percent), Chinese (2.9 percent), and Tagalog (1.6 percent). There are also a handful of speakers of indigenous languages, like Hopi, and foreign languages like Arabic and Vietnamese. While English is the common language in the United States, it doesn't have official status. That distinction belongs to 19th-century legislation which declared that the official language for all government business shall be English. However, according to the same 2016 survey, only 37 percent of American citizens are fluent in English. The Administration for Native Americans aims to provide assistance to native peoples by helping preserve their cultures, traditions, and languages. Filipino Americans represent one of the fastest-growing immigrant groups in the U.S., with about 3 million people identifying as such. The Hopi language is isolated within the Uto-Aztecan family, meaning that it has no known living relatives; this makes it an invaluable piece of cultural heritage, with fluent speakers now aging out and dying off. More than 1/3rd of Central America's population speaks indigenous or mestizo languages; in Guatemala alone, 44% speak an indigenous language as their mother tongue. How many U.S. citizens speak English as a second language There are an estimated 37 million people in the United States who speak English as a second language. This represents about 12% of the population. However, there is no official language in the United States. English-only laws have been proposed from time to time, but they have never been enacted. Individual states are free to set their own language policies. California has chosen not to translate its state documents into languages other than Spanish or any other indigenous language spoken by more than two percent of its citizens. The U.S. government does not require American schools to teach any particular foreign languages, though some schools may offer them and most public universities will accept credits earned at another institution if they are taught in that university's primary language. The Defense Department operates programs for those wishing to learn additional languages including Mandarin Chinese and Hindi; however, these courses are voluntary and do not confer any military rank or status on those taking them. Geographic breakdown of second languages in the United States More than 60 million people in the United States speak a language other than English, with Spanish being the most common non-English language spoken. However, there are more than 300 languages spoken in the US, including indigenous languages. California is one of six states where less than 5% of the population speaks English at home and Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Guam, and American Samoa are all 100% English-speaking regions. These states/territories all have policies that promote bilingualism and individual languages such as Chamorro or Hawaiian Creole have some legal protections. English-only laws were passed by 20th-century politicians who wanted to assimilate immigrants into American culture and make them learn to speak English. They had an underlying motive for this because they wanted to weaken immigrant communities so they couldn't resist assimilation efforts by these politicians and law enforcement officials. One of the first major impacts these laws had was on Spanish speakers. This was when America's borders were closed during World War II, which led to a resurgence in French speakers after 1945 when many Latin Americans migrated to America for better economic opportunities. The laws passed today differ from those from the 20th century because now everyone has their own interests at heart: protecting individual rights against discrimination, preservation of ethnic identity, and maintaining heritage cultures.   Where are all these languages spoken? According to the Census Bureau, more than 60 million people in the United States speak a language other than English at home. That's more than one in five of us! Spanish is the most common language spoken after English, with more than 41 million speakers. Other languages spoken here include Chinese, Vietnamese, Hindi, Tagalog, and French including African Languages. There are also a lot of Filipino Americans. All of these languages are often grouped together as Asian or Indo-European languages because they have some similarities with English when it comes to sentence structure. But their vocabularies can be very different from English words. Learning another language has benefits beyond becoming bilingual; it also makes your brain work differently which can improve cognitive abilities like problem-solving and reasoning skills. FAQ'S The United States has no official language. However, English is the de facto national language. Most government functions are conducted in English and it is the primary language used in businesses, schools, and the media. In some states, including Arizona, English-only laws require that all government documents be written only in English or translated into English by an interpreter.No, American English is not a native language. In fact, there is no such thing as a native American language. English is the only official language of the United States, but there are many other languages spoken here, including Spanish, Chinese, and French, and African Languages.The first European settlers to arrive on American shores spoke a variety of languages, including Spanish, Dutch, French, and Swedish. It wasn't until the late 1800s that English began to gain traction as the dominant language, thanks in part to English-only laws that were passed at the state and federal levels.Yes, there are still many Native American languages spoken today in each American community. However, English-only laws have made it difficult for these languages to be passed down to future generations. As a result, many of these languages are in danger of becoming extinct. Read the full article

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Setting up Company in Vietnam and Comply

Setting up Company in Vietnam and Comply: Quick Tips for Foreigners

A foreigner moving to a country like Vietnam with business opportunities is attempting to start a business and seize the opportunity. After settling in, the entrepreneur might wonder, "How difficult it is to set up company in Vietnam or how challenging the business environment in Vietnam is for operating and doing business when dealing with administrative procedures from registering investment, setting up the company, complying with periodic reporting and tax declarations?"

As a spot with an ideal topographical position and copious work assets, and developing purchaser market, Vietnam is progressively growing emphatically, turning into a nation drawing in worldwide venture among Southeast Asia nations. Foreign investors must conduct research on Vietnam's policies, investment incentives, legal requirements, and the process and procedures for establishing a business in order to carry out effective investment activities. If international investors are considering investing in Vietnam, this will provide some quick advice on the fundamental factors they should take into account.

An individual or an organization established under foreign law could register investments and conduct business activities in Vietnam. Foreign investors are permitted to participate in any legal business, but in order to register an investment, they must meet certain industry requirements. There are a few areas in Vietnam where foreign investors cannot do business due to national security concerns or the state's monopoly.

An investor who wants to start a business in Vietnam must get a certificate of investment registration from an authorization agency, according to Vietnam law. The Investment Registration Certificate (IRC) will typically be issued within 15 days of receiving a valid dossier for an investment project. Be that as it may, it means a lot to work in the ideal opportunity for setting up the legitimate records for example application, monetary report, bank balance, individual archives and large numbers of such records require apostille, or authentication and legitimization and interpretation into Vietnamese prior to being submitted.

Except for conditional investments and business lines, Vietnam law does not mandate a minimum capital requirement for starting a business. Yet, financial backers are obliged to contribute capital as per the timetable expressed in the IRC and that the public authority has the privilege to demand the financial backer to make sense of the strategy agreeable to them in light of the proposed speculation capital. In the event that the financial backer can't contribute sufficient capital as per the serious time limit, the skilled authority might apply sanctions, including denial of the IRC or the financial backer needs to change the IRC to mirror the real commitment of venture. Once having the IRC, the financial backer then solicitation to get Endeavor Enlistment Endorsement (IRC) which requires 5 days from the date of accommodation of legitimate dossier for business foundation to finish the business setting up process.

Now that the company has established itself in Vietnam, it can officially sign a lease agreement, hire staff, and engage in business transactions to purchase or sell goods or services. The documents must be signed and sealed to be legally binding.

Then the question is how to have a seal?

When an organization was managed by the Public Security authority, it was more difficult to have a seal created for it after it was established. Legislators and business experts have been discussing the possibility of completely removing the seal from legal documents in Vietnam because the signature of the legal representative is the most crucial element. The law governing the issuance of seals has become less strict over time. However, in Vietnam, the seal is still very important because it shows the official notice, such as the decision by the business's legal representative to end a labor contract, along with the signature of the representative. or on the other hand a conspicuous endorsement of a substance to an exchange it enters to enlist a development organization for building a plant. Contingent upon the terms in the organization's contract, the financial backer has the privilege to make more than one seal to utilize. Before using, altering, destroying, or altering the number of seals, the company must send a notice to the business registration office where its head office is located for publication on the National Business Registration Portal. The day the notification process is completed and the seal sample is uploaded to the National Business Registration Portal for verification, the seal can be used.

During the activity of the business in the wake of being begun, the financial backer requirements to focus on charge commitments, which is vital in many purviews besides in charge paradise nations. However, Vietnam is not included on the exemption list. Every business is required to provide a tax declaration. Consistently, the business should pay various charges and expenses, for example, permit charges (in view of enlisted sanction capital); When a company earns a profit, it must pay Corporate Income Tax (CIT); announce and cover Worth Added Expense (Tank) for sold labor and products, for individual proclaim and settle Individual Annual Duty (PIT), or at times send out assessment and import charge, charge on lands.

The investment project reporting regime must also be fully adhered to by foreign investors in accordance with the law. These reports will be issued on a regular basis (monthly, quarterly, or annually) regarding topics such as: carried out venture capital, business speculation results, data on work, utilized unfamiliar laborers, investigates natural insurance… Agreeing with the execution of expense installment commitments and intermittently answering to guarantee ideal execution as endorsed will assist the organization with staying away from superfluous dangers, for example, managerial authorizations, business suspension, punishments that could affect the business.

ANT Lawyers – a law firm in Vietnam will always follow up with authorities for legal update on matters relevant to investment registration or doing business in Vietnam.

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