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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 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]

A study was conducted to introduce a new construct for stock based rewards called stock price expectancy. This construct is defined as individuals' perceptions of influence over their firm's stock price. Findings indicate that employment at corporate quarters, company size, hierarchical level, and contact with investment analysts predicted perceptions on stock price expectancy.

President www.safmarine.com Volatility, defined as tending to vary often, best describes our expectations for 2008. In the equity markets, volatility is measured by each day's trading activity. By comparison, the [...]

President www.safmarine.com The shipping industry is likely to find itself at a moment of truth in 2007. The quest for industrywide operational excellence and efficiency has been led by advances [...]

A study on the reaction and plans of high-level managers in the United States and Europe to challenging demands at work, is presented. It also investigates the influence of challenge related and obstacle related job demands on job search among these managers.

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]

As this year's headlines proved, there is no shortage of criticisms of HR. Whether the reproaches came from the popular or business press, it seemed everyone wanted to share why [...]

It's that time again. As one year slides into the next, HR professionals often take stock of all that has passed and look ahead at what's to come. Whether the [...]

"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]