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A reprint of the article "What We Often Get Wrong About Automation" by Ravin Jesuthasan and John Boudreau, which appeared on HBR.org on October 11, 2018, is presented. The authors mention their book "Reinventing Jobs: A 4-Step Approach for Applying Automation to Work" and discuss topics including the reinvention of work on an oil and gas rig, optimization of work automation and human talent, rig conversion, and workforce diversity.

Pope Francis has expressed interest in visiting Vietnam in the near future, following an invitation from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. This potential visit signifies a positive development in the relationship between the Vatican and Vietnam, which had been strained in the past. The Vietnamese government has welcomed the possibility of the Pope's visit, as there are nearly six million Catholics in the country, comprising about 6.1% of the population. [Extracted from the article]

Pope Francis has expressed interest in visiting Vietnam in the near future, following an invitation from Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh. The Vatican official, Cardinal Pietro Parolin, accepted the invitation during a meeting with Chinh at the Group of 20 summit in Rio de Janeiro. The Vietnamese government has confirmed the potential visit, indicating a positive development in relations between the Vatican and Vietnam. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses the potential impact of a new US-China trade war on Vietnam, highlighting concerns about increased tariffs on Vietnamese products and tighter monitoring of shipments to the US. Vietnam's economy heavily relies on exports, particularly to the US, and faces challenges due to its trade surplus with the US. Despite potential setbacks, Vietnam's leaders are exploring strategies to mitigate the trade imbalance, such as purchasing liquefied natural gas from American producers. The article also mentions Vietnam's diplomatic efforts to navigate tensions between the US and China, as well as the country's attractiveness to multinational companies seeking manufacturing alternatives. [Extracted from the article]

The Hanoi People's Court sentenced blogger Duong Van Thai to 12 years in prison for disseminating anti-party and anti-state content. Thai was charged with defaming the government and inciting disruptive activities through social media posts. He was arrested for entering Vietnam illegally and will be under mandatory supervision for three years after serving his sentence. [Extracted from the article]

Vietnam's Communist Party chief, To Lam, will step down as president to oversee a reshuffle in the government following the death of his predecessor. The National Assembly has accepted the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai for violating anti-corruption rules and has appointed three new deputy prime ministers. This reshuffle is part of an anti-graft campaign and aims to create stability ahead of the Party Congress in 2026. Lam's decision to relinquish the presidency is seen as a move to maintain the collective leadership principle and avoid concerns about consolidating power. [Extracted from the article]

Vietnam's newly appointed Communist Party chief, To Lam, will step down as president in a government reshuffle following the death of his predecessor. The National Assembly has accepted the resignation of Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai for violating anti-corruption rules and has appointed three new deputy prime ministers. The reshuffle aims to create stability ahead of the Party Congress in 2026. The government will vote in October to fill the presidency, and by reducing Lam's role to party chief, Vietnam is reverting to its traditional leadership structure. The anti-corruption campaign has caused political upheaval and uncertainty within the government. [Extracted from the article]

Vietnam's top leader, To Lam, is set to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, marking his first overseas trip since assuming leadership. Lam, who is both the Communist Party General Secretary and Vietnam's president, will visit China from August 18 to August 20. This visit follows an "informal rule" that Vietnam's new leader first travels to Laos and Cambodia before China. The trip aims to reassure China of Vietnam's commitment to maintaining existing policies and agreements, while also signaling Vietnam's desire to work with China as an equal. Lam is also scheduled to attend the United Nations General Assembly in the US next month. [Extracted from the article]

Vietnam is holding a two-day state funeral for Communist Party chief Nguyen Phu Trong, who passed away last week. The funeral is drawing global dignitaries, including US Secretary of State Antony Blinken. Trong was seen as the most powerful leader in Vietnam and was known for overseeing the country's emergence as a global electronics supplier and leading an anti-corruption campaign. The funeral is being broadcast live across the nation, and Trong will be buried in Hanoi's Mai Dich Cemetery. [Extracted from the article]

Nguyen Phu Trong, the Communist Party chief of Vietnam and the country's most powerful official, has passed away at the age of 80. Trong served as the general secretary of the party from 2011 until his death and was also the nation's president from 2018 to 2021. Under his leadership, Vietnam experienced significant economic growth and pursued closer ties with both China and the United States. Trong also implemented a widespread anti-corruption campaign that targeted government officials and business leaders. The selection of his successor is expected to be a highly secretive and competitive process within the party. [Extracted from the article]

Nguyen Phu Trong, the Communist Party chief of Vietnam and the country's most powerful official, has passed away at the age of 80. Trong served as the general secretary of the party from 2011 until his death and was also the nation's president from 2018 to 2021. Under his leadership, Vietnam experienced significant economic growth and pursued closer ties with both China and the United States. Trong also spearheaded a major anti-corruption campaign that targeted government officials and business leaders. The selection of Trong's successor is expected to be a highly secretive and competitive process within the party. [Extracted from the article]

Nguyen Phu Trong, the Communist Party chief of Vietnam and the country's most powerful official, has passed away at the age of 80. Trong served as the general secretary of the party from 2011 until his death and was also the nation's president from 2018 to 2021. Under his leadership, Vietnam experienced significant economic growth and pursued closer ties with both China and the United States. Trong also spearheaded a major anti-corruption campaign that targeted government officials and business leaders. The selection of Trong's successor is expected to be a highly secretive and competitive process within the party. [Extracted from the article]

(Bloomberg) -- Vietnam's President To Lam is stepping in to oversee the Communist Party's Central Committee and Politburo while General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong prioritizes treatment for his health, Tuoi Tre newspaper reported on its website.©2024 Bloomberg L.P.By John BoudreauReported by Author [Extracted from the article]

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Vietnam has expressed interest in holding talks with the Philippines regarding their overlapping territorial claims in the South China Sea. This comes as the Philippines has experienced violent clashes with Chinese vessels in the disputed waters. Vietnam, which also has disputes with China and has seen energy developments stall as a result, is closely monitoring and deeply concerned about the collisions between Chinese and Philippine vessels. Vietnam has called on all relevant parties to exercise restraint and act in accordance with international law. Unlike China, Vietnam is willing to engage in dialogue to find a solution that is suitable for both countries' interests. [Extracted from the article]

The US is sending a top diplomat, Daniel Kritenbrink, to Vietnam following Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit to the country. Kritenbrink's visit aims to emphasize the strong commitment of the US to implementing the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. The US criticized Vietnam's decision to host Putin, who received a warm welcome after visiting North Korea. During Putin's visit, Russia and Vietnam pledged to expand investment ties in energy and increase defense and security cooperation. Vietnam and Russia also plan to collaborate on major infrastructure, railway, and renewable energy projects. The US and Vietnam upgraded their diplomatic relationship to a comprehensive strategic partnership in September. [Extracted from the article]

Vietnam has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting their longstanding relationship despite criticism from the US over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The visit demonstrates Vietnam's commitment to an independent and diversified foreign policy. Vietnam and Russia have deep ties dating back to the Soviet Union, and Vietnam is disregarding Western criticism of their invitation to Putin. Russia is an important counterbalance to both the US and China for Vietnam, and they have relied on Russian support in protecting their sovereignty in the South China Sea. [Extracted from the article]

Vietnam has welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin, highlighting their longstanding relationship despite criticism from the US over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. The visit demonstrates Vietnam's commitment to an independent and diversified foreign policy. Vietnam and Russia have had ties dating back to the Soviet Union, and Vietnam is disregarding Western criticism of their invitation to Putin. Vietnam is seeking reassurances from Russia regarding its close ties with China and wants to ensure that these ties do not come at Vietnam's expense. Russia is seen as a counterbalance to both the US and China, and Vietnam has relied on Russia for weapons. While not a major trading partner, Russia is viewed as a supporter of Vietnam's sovereignty in the South China Sea. Vietnam has used the backing of Russian firms to explore and drill for oil and gas in the face of Chinese aggression. Vietnam has taken a neutral stance on the conflict in Ukraine and has a significant Vietnamese population living in Russia. [Extracted from the article]

Vietnamese journalist Truong Huy San has been arrested by the police for posting articles on Facebook that the government claims infringe on its interests. Lawyer Tran Dinh Trien has also been detained and charged with abusing democratic freedoms. San, also known as Huy Duc, had recently published stories about the government's political turmoil. He has previously worked for Vietnamese newspapers and focused on exposing abuses of power by officials. Vietnam ranks 174th out of 180 countries in terms of press freedom. The arrests come amidst an anti-graft campaign that has led to the detention of numerous officials and business executives. [Extracted from the article]

Foreign investors continue to invest in Vietnam despite political upheaval and a series of corruption scandals involving top Communist Party leaders. Between January and April, foreign direct investment increased by 7.4% to $6.3 billion, and the country's external account remains healthy. Vietnam's economy is projected to be one of Asia's fastest-growing, and companies like Samsung and Apple have expressed their commitment to investing in the country. While some investors may be cautious, long-term foreign business leaders in Vietnam are not panicking and believe that the leadership reshuffling is merely political infighting. The stock market has also remained resilient, with the VN Index posting a year-to-date gain of 12.3%. [Extracted from the article]

Nguyen Van Binh, a senior official in Vietnam's labor ministry, has been detained by police on allegations of disclosing state secrets. Binh, who was involved in labor law reform and efforts to endorse worker guarantees for independent trade unions, was seen as advocating for some independence of trade unions. His arrest comes as Vietnam seeks greater access to US consumers and amid an anti-corruption campaign in the country. The government has previously faced criticism for jailing activists on tax evasion charges. [Extracted from the article]

A senior official from Vietnam's labor ministry, Nguyen Van Binh, has been detained by Hanoi police on allegations of disclosing state secrets. Binh, who oversaw the ministry's legal affairs department, had been working on a proposal to amend Vietnam's labor law to include workers' rights to organize and engage in collective bargaining. His detention comes amidst an anti-corruption campaign in the country and the resignation of high-level government officials. Binh had advocated for labor reforms and some independence of trade unions, according to Human Rights Watch. [Extracted from the article]

Alabama Governor Kay Ivey has signed a law to protect healthcare providers from civil and criminal liability following a recent Supreme Court ruling that classified frozen embryos as children. The law aims to ensure the continuation of in-vitro fertilization (IVF) services, which were temporarily halted after the court decision. The ruling has sparked a debate over the definition of "personhood" in reproductive health care and may have implications for reproductive rights across the country. Democrats are calling for federal legislation to protect IVF, while Republicans argue that the issue should be left to the states. [Extracted from the article]

The $12 billion fraud trial of Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan has begun as part of the government's anti-corruption campaign. Lan, the chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group, is accused of embezzling over $12 billion from Saigon Commercial Bank between 2018 and 2022. The trial is expected to last two months and involves 86 defendants. This case is part of a broader anti-corruption effort in Vietnam, which has impacted various sectors of society and the government. [Extracted from the article]

The $12 billion fraud trial of Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan has begun as part of the government's anti-corruption campaign. Lan, the chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group, is accused of embezzling over $12 billion from Saigon Commercial Bank. The trial is expected to last two months and is being held under tight security. Lan's husband and niece are also facing charges in the case. This trial is part of a larger anti-corruption effort in Vietnam, which has impacted various sectors of society and the government. Lan denies intentionally breaking the law and causing damage, and she is willing to cover any economic damages if found responsible. [Extracted from the article]

The $12 billion fraud trial of Vietnamese real estate tycoon Truong My Lan is set to begin as part of the government's anti-corruption campaign. Lan, chairwoman of Van Thinh Phat Group, is accused of embezzling funds from Saigon Commercial Bank. The trial is expected to last two months and will be held under tight security. This case is part of a broader effort to combat corruption in Vietnam, which has impacted various sectors of society and the government. Lan denies intentionally breaking the law and is willing to compensate for any economic damages. The trial could result in imprisonment or even a death sentence. Investigations into other alleged fraudulent activities and money laundering are also ongoing. [Extracted from the article]

Vietnam's rapid economic growth and increasing importance in the global supply chain have led to a surge in demand for clean energy. However, a report by the Vietnam Business Forum's Power and Energy Working Group highlights the need for clearer regulation and policy to support this clean-energy boom. The report emphasizes that Vietnam lacks clarity on policy and pricing, which undermines investor confidence and slows progress. To attract more renewable energy investments, power purchase agreements need to conform to international standards. The government's reluctance to guarantee agreements between investors and the state monopoly Vietnam Electricity Group poses a challenge to funding projects. Additionally, power blackouts in Northern Vietnam have raised concerns about the country's electricity supply. [Extracted from the article]

"The Vietnamese government should not make the mistake and take for granted that investors already in Vietnam will just stay in Vietnam", European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam chairman Gabor Fluit said. In Vietnam, the State Bank reports to the prime minister and has to get the premier's approval for decisions ranging from adjustments to key policy rates to lending regulations. [Extracted from the article]

"The Vietnamese government should not make the mistake and take for granted that investors already in Vietnam will just stay in Vietnam", European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam chairman Gabor Fluit said. In Vietnam, the State Bank reports to the prime minister and has to get the premier's approval for decisions ranging from adjustments to key policy rates to lending regulations. [Extracted from the article]