If you have ever been interested in or have read the agreements set out by social media platforms such as Facebook and Twitter to which you had to agree in order to use their services, you may have noticed a big problem – the rules are not based on, or bound by, the laws of any particular country. Any agreement, especially those that may have legal status such as here, needs to be assessed within the specific framework of the legal system governing those agreements. In the case of these terms of services made by social media networks, there is no such system. No such provisions are offered to the users. This means that all behavior, rights and obligations of users on social media will be reviewed and adjudicated by those who run these platforms. It is difficult to imagine the existence of such a social contract, but they exist for every one of the billions of people who use these platforms. Civil society is similar in a civilized society, where one party is both a signatory and a … [Read more...] about Social media – a revolution to be feared
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Steam, Netflix do business in Vietnam without paying taxes
Regarding the tax policy applicable to these platforms, experts said the basis for tax calculation is according to Circular No. 103/2014/TT-BTC. Accordingly, owners of Steam and Netflix are considered foreign business organizations that do not have a permanent establishment in Vietnam, or have income generated in Vietnam. Therefore, these are subject to contractor tax, including specific taxes such as value added tax (VAT), corporate income (CIT), personal income tax (PIT) ... … [Read more...] about Steam, Netflix do business in Vietnam without paying taxes
Cai luong star to release videos on YouTube
Actors of Huynh Long Troupe, a newly opened private troupe offering cai luong and tuong in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of the producer Through their performances, famous historical play, such as Thái Hậu Dương Vân Nga (Queen Duong Van Nga) and Huyền Trân Công Chúa (Princess Huyen Tran) have been renewed. … [Read more...] about Cai luong star to release videos on YouTube
Top leader shares children’s Mid-Autumn Festival joy
Extending his best wishes to the children, the top leader said he is happy to see the children study hard and adapt to new methods to stay safe in the context of the ravaging COVID-19 pandemic, with many of them winning prizes at international and national competitions, thus bringing honour to the country and fostering hope and trust in young generations who are future owners of the country. … [Read more...] about Top leader shares children’s Mid-Autumn Festival joy
Vietnamese V-pop prince claims Billboard first
The song blends several popular genres like the trendy Latin dance music reggaeton, tropical house and hip-hop. In the video, Son Tung plays a rich man living a luxurious life in a mansion with pretty girls surrounding him, but lacks happiness. He meets his love interest, played by Madison Beer, at a party one day and falls for her at first sight. The MV was shot in Los Angeles. … [Read more...] about Vietnamese V-pop prince claims Billboard first