Then there’s the fact that Trump can reap the benefits of the so-called Madman Theory, first posited by Italian political theorist Niccolo Machiavelli and associated at times with President Richard Nixon’s Vietnam policies. The idea is that people or nations might be more willing to make concessions to an irrational adversary, seemingly capable of anything. At a more prosaic level, Trump’s apparent inability to distinguish between tactical and longer-term strategic interests empowers him to be more obstinate on particular matters. He could revisit the United States’ trade agreement with South Korea (as he did) on its narrow merits, or obsess over the Canadian government’s protection of its dairy farmers, oblivious to the broader context of why it might be a bad idea to jeopardize the overall relationship with Canada or Korea. … [Read more...] about Commentary: What Trump’s new trade pact signals about China
Agency came best idea welcome new employees
New Dantri classroom opened in Cao Bang
Nguyen Ngoc Hoan from Petrovietnam said, "The wish of the employees at Petrovietnam to help build classrooms and staff rooms at Lung Kim School Site has been fulfilled today. We are honoured to be able to help lives in remote areas and contribute to the country's development. Today, we also prepared some small gifts which are clothes and blankets to bring some warmth in the cold." … [Read more...] about New Dantri classroom opened in Cao Bang
Universities offer new majors for 2021-22 academic year
Nguyễn Ngọc Khôi, head of the training affairs department at the HCM City University of Medicine and Pharmacy, said that students would have more options if many universities provide majors in the health sector. However, the universities must maintain quality assurance conditions during training. … [Read more...] about Universities offer new majors for 2021-22 academic year
No new COVID-19 cases to report, tally stays unchanged on Jan. 17
Hanoi (VNA) – The number of COVID-19 cases in Vietnam remains at 1,537 as no new infections were reported between 6pm on January 16 and 6pm on January 17. That includes 693 cases of domestic transmission, according to the National Steering Committee for COVID-19 Prevention and Control. As of January 17, 1,380 patients have recovered from the disease while the number of related fatalities is still kept at 35. Ten of those still under treatment have tested negative for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, once, another ten twice, and ten others thrice. There are 17,954 people having close contact with confirmed cases or coming from pandemic-hit regions in quarantine at present./. … [Read more...] about No new COVID-19 cases to report, tally stays unchanged on Jan. 17
New albums released for Tet
Singer and songwriter Phung Khanh Linh performs on her MV, Chỉ Còn Lại Hai Ta (Dance in the City), a work featuring melodies in synth-pop/future house. The single is the theme track on the singer’s first album Yesteryear of 13 songs, composed by Linh, portraying love and women. Photo courtesy of the producer Linh was nominated for the year’s Best Album and the year’s Composer at 2021 Devotion Awards, a leading music awards event presented by Thể Thao & Văn Hoá (Sport & Culture) newspaper. … [Read more...] about New albums released for Tet