Consumption and happiness I shop therefore I am

Status: 13.06.2021 10:26 a.m.

Business is up again. For many people, the lockdown was like withdrawal, because shopping can trigger feelings of happiness like drugs. But is less maybe more – and does it even make it happier? By Ilyas Mec and Sandra Scheuring, MR According to the Federal Statistical Office, an average household in Europe has around 10,000 things. 100 years ago, the average German household had 180 things. It is estimated that almost three million people in this country live in a household with three cars or more. There are two million old cell phones in drawers. This list could go on: TVs, clothing, decorative items, household items are constantly increasing and far exceed the number of things that we really need. Obviously, ruffling is an instinct that was created in human evolution. Owning things reliably ensured survival. Buying triggers a feeling of elation, at least in the short term. It can even turn into a real addiction, shopping addiction. Those who consume are also looking for confirmation, wanting to belong – it’s about keeping up, but also about demarcation and the expression of individuality. Buyers are often at the mercy of their instincts. Two thirds of all purchase decisions are made spontaneously in the store, as so-called impulse purchases.

06/11/2021

The tea light phenomenon

Marketing strategists and advertising professionals use these behaviors to encourage people to buy. A walk through an Ikea branch shows how perfected the craft of seduction can be. It seems impossible not to buy anything. A pillow here, a carafe there, and finally tealights. We use them spontaneously, even if we have had such products at home for a long time. Why? “It can be a purely functional need on the one hand, but also an emotional one on the other hand: I want it to be more comfortable, I just want it to be nicer,” says Janet Wittmaack, deputy branch manager of Ikea in Frankfurt. The psychologist Jens Förster points out the disadvantage: the kick when shopping is always gone very quickly. “If you really want to spend money, adventure goods are a good choice, things like traveling,” says Förster. The memory remains, “and that makes you happier in the long term”.

05/18/2021

Consumer trend minimalism

An entire industry is now propagating the opposite. Because owning a lot is no longer so en vogue today. Owning little, but having the right thing for it, is a megatrend. The Japanese bestselling author Marie Kondo, for example, who is also known as the “Queen of Minimalism”, sells items for a minimalist life in her online shop. Otherwise she writes guidebooks on how to make tidying up and sorting out happy. Birgit Blättel-Mink is a professor of sociology at the Goethe University in Frankfurt and conducts research on consumer issues, among other things. Instead of abstaining from consumption, there is often just a shift in consumption, she believes: “If someone says I do without clothes, I don’t really need that much – then we often observe something like a so-called rebound effect. So I save here. I can for that I can afford more on another side. ” In such cases, it may not be a matter of profound change or more sustainability, but rather a “subjectively good conscience”. Then there are only three very expensive shirts instead of ten cheaper ones. You have to be able to afford minimalism as celebrated on Instagram and Co.

05/10/2021

Consumption is the work of others

Consumption is a prerequisite for our economy to run. If everyone renounces consumption, it would be a disaster, says Adalbert Winkler, economist at the Frankfurt School of Finance and Management. He is researching the consequences of the corona lockdown. “Those who offered goods and services had no income, and if the state hadn’t helped with transfer payments, then this drop in income would have meant that these people would not have been able to consume either, which in turn would have affected everyone else,” says Winkler . “We would have gotten into a dramatic recession.” In a nutshell, this means that if everyone lives ascetically, there is a risk of economic ruin. It is relatively easy to promote abstinence if your own income is not burdened. So what now? Living in a very spartan way and doing without consumption does not seem to be a solution either. Just as minimalist, elitist buying behavior is not an option for society at large. For most people, thinking about how you consume cannot be wrong. This includes the insight that the happiness rush when shopping is only short-term. And many things can quickly become a burden – when the basement is full and you have to ask yourself: where do you put all that stuff?

The victim said that on June 18, 2020, he had invested in GBhub Company and was introduced to this business as a partner of… Google. The reason is that after consulting and researching, this retail investor saw that GBhub Company has a logo similar to Google’s logo, and there are many websites associated with the “giant” of technology Google. Therefore, Mr. Du trusted him, so he invested without thinking much. To open an ID (account) to log into the company’s website, Mr. Du must pay an account activation fee and receive weekly interest. CEO of GBhub . Company After officially becoming an investor of GBhub Company, Mr. Du was given a promise to make investors throughout the provinces and cities in the country more confident such as: opening a visa payment gateway in August and September 2020; open a private exchange of GBPro coin for investors to trade on the exchange quickly; opened an investment fund company, a Block Chain academy in Vietnam in October; and finally opened the “banking portal” GBCloudbank (self-proclaimed international affiliated bank; trading more than 22 different currencies around the world) in November of the same year. Through this “banking portal”, GBhub company said it will pay interest daily and withdraw money directly from USD to VND. Initially, the company paid interest for regular withdrawal so that investors had confidence in the future of the business, so some people in different provinces and cities also put their savings to invest in. However, up to now, GBhub Company has not fulfilled any promises, only opening GBCloudbank and allowing investors to withdraw money in the first month. After that, this account… does not allow withdrawal anymore. For example, investors deposit 10,000 USD, then they will receive interest of 40% of the deposited amount. The next week, they paid $6,000 again, and got a 40% interest again. The third time, they have to enter 10 thousand USD, this time they can withdraw 40% of the amount paid. The fourth time, they paid another 10 thousand USD and the company… locked the phone. GBhub . Company’s “explosive” advertisement From January 2021 up to now, virtual currency participants have not been able to withdraw a single coin from the bank portal and were also emailed by a representative of Google Vietnam “warning about abuse of power and spreading fake logo images”. by Google”. The money that they are receiving daily interest will be sold to the so-called “managers” in Vietnam at extremely low prices compared to the USD price.Currently, the company has blocked the contact of phase 1 investors. with stage 2 and lock the ID (password) so that these victims can do nothing more. According to our research, many victims have used money in savings books, even borrowed, mortgaged real estate documents… to participate in playing virtual money and “lost money”. On April 6, GBhub Company held an office opening ceremony on Le Hong Phong Street (P2Q10) but did not have… a license to operate. Then, on April 24, this business also opened an office in Nghe An, located on Nguyen Quoc Tri Street (Hung Binh Ward, Vinh City). The director of this company is both Malaysian and Vietnamese. On its website, the company advertises that “global membership will surpass one million in the next three years”. LS Nguyen Thi Sinh (Ho Chi Minh City Bar Association) said that the Ministry of Finance needs to coordinate with departments and sectors to come up with regulations to protect the rights and interests of investors when investing in the virtual currency market. Despite always being warned about potential risks, what makes virtual money still attractive to investors is the huge profit offered to attract. Not to mention, more sophisticated, many virtual currency exchanges also entice investors to buy real virtual currencies, then use these virtual currencies to buy back “junk” virtual money to make high profits, then investors lose everything. their investment amount. Currently, many people are interested in investing in GBhub, especially the elderly in rural areas. It is easy for them to lose money for real money investment games on virtual networks because the servers are located abroad. The company will call from person to person to transact with cryptocurrencies in a short period of time, to avoid statements and documents. After that, the company will close the server (server), that is, delete all original data information of customers, causing them to lose money.

Not only residential and housing projects, but also many industrial parks also committed violations according to the Government Inspector’s conclusion (Artwork). The Government Inspectorate has just issued the conclusion of Inspector No. 757/KL-TTCP on state management and law implementation in planning, construction management, land and environment for industrial parks and zones. urban; the conversion of houses and public land in a prime location to another purpose in Ho Chi Minh City “POINTS” MULTIPLE PROJECTS OF WRONG PROJECTS At the conclusion 757/KL-TTCP, the Government Inspector has “pointed out” many wrong projects. Specifically, in the project Lacasa Residential Area in Phu Thuan Ward (District 7) with a total area of ​​61,280m2 invested by Van Phat Hung Company. Through inspection results, this project was licensed by the Department of Construction 253/GPXD on December 30, 2016 (phase 1) to build blocks 3A-3B, 4A-4B, 6A-6B and basement. Commercial and service blocks, offices with accommodation, kindergartens with 2 basements are not in accordance with the approved planning. According to Decision 152/QD-UBND dated December 25, 2015 of the People’s Committee of District 7, the project has only 1 basement. A series of land violations in Ho Chi Minh City have been “pointed” by the Government Inspector and asked the Ho Chi Minh City People’s Committee to take measures to handle the responsibility for relevant individuals and organizations. … With the Vision project in Tan Tao A ward, Binh Tan district, invested by Khang An Real Estate Investment Co., Ltd., the Government Inspector concluded that this project has been converted to use the entire 59,236m2 of land to invest in the construction of residential areas when the project is not included in the land use plan, convert agricultural land to build a residential area, and are not included in the list of projects that need to use land in the use plan. The city’s 5-year land for the period 2001-2005 was approved by the Prime Minister, allowing residential areas to use land for a long time, but when allocated land, the investor did not register the land use demand. Not only that, the height of this project was built with 25 floors, 10 floors higher than the 1/200 plan previously issued by the People’s Committee of Binh Tan District. At the commercial apartment building at 38 Kim Bien and 88 Go Cong streets, invested by Saigon Real Estate Development Joint Stock Company 5 with an area of ​​1,827m2 and currently this land is leased as a parking lot. The inspection results showed that the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City approved the change of land use purpose and assigned Real Estate Development Joint Stock Company 5 to be the investor to build the apartment building according to the planning without auction. The land use right price is not in accordance with the provisions of law. Due to the slow implementation of the project by the investor, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City is requested to consider withdrawing the project according to regulations. Another project of Saigon Real Estate Corporation as an investor is a luxury hotel at 458 Nguyen Tat Thanh, District 4 with an area of ​​5,950 m2. This is land managed by the State and assigned to the Department of Housing and Land of Ho Chi Minh City (formerly, now separated into Department of Construction and Department of Natural Resources and Environment). The inspection results showed that the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City approved the policy of transferring some warehouse space to Saigon Real Estate Corporation – One Member Limited to repay the capital of phase 1 Rach U Cay and deliver The Saigon Real Estate Corporation continues to change the purpose of land use at 458 Nguyen Tat Thanh without auction, which is not in accordance with regulations… At the time of the project inspection, there was no decision on land allocation, no land use fee was determined, and no construction investment was implemented. Therefore, the Government Inspectorate proposed the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City to review and consider to handle the withdrawal in accordance with the provisions of the Land Law. For the Phuoc Long B housing project (District 9), the investor compensates the people themselves, with the land use and site clearance unit with a total land area of ​​more than 9,000m2, the project is calculated as follows: land use levy by the residual method. Through inspection, the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City has the decision to allocate land No. 3852 (June 26, 2011) with an area of ​​2,180m2 and No. 1400 (April 2, 2004) with an area of ​​more than 6,300 m2 for housing project but not included in the city’s land use plan for the period 2001 – 2005 approved by the Prime Minister. MULTIPLE INDUSTRIAL PARKS CHANGE YOUR PLAN ONLY In addition, the Government Inspectorate also pointed out many violations in industrial zones in the city. Accordingly, the investor has changed the planning by himself, built in accordance with the planning, used the land for the wrong purpose, obtained illegal profits, caused waste and loss of state property … Specifically, businesses lease land in industrial zones but do not exploit and use it, leading to a waste of more than 53,000 m2 of land. In which, Hiep Phuoc Industrial Park of Hung Vuong Joint Stock Company is nearly 42,000 m2, Le Minh Xuan Industrial Park of Vietnam Investment Joint Stock Company is more than 7,200 m2, in Tan Binh Industrial Park of the Company. limited liability Russia Bangkok is 4,000 m2… Many investors have changed their own planning, built improperly, used land for wrong purposes, obtained illegal profits, and caused waste and loss of state assets. At the Cu Chi Northwest Industrial Park, Cu Chi Trading Company and Saigon Beer Alcohol Beverage Joint Stock Company (Sabeco) signed Contract No. 04/HDCT on June 1, 2004 to lease 50 hectares for construction and operating the beer factory for 43 years, Sabeco has paid the entire land rent of more than 188 billion dong. However, by the time of inspection, Sabeco had only invested and used about 26 hectares, the remaining area had not been put into use for 9 years but did not apply for an extension of the land use period. The Government Inspectorate determined that this violated Article 15 of Decree No. 36/1997 of the Government, causing waste of land and the paid land rent of about VND 18 billion. In the existing Tan Tao industrial park, the investor is ITACO Company, which signs contracts for businesses, banks, etc. to lease land that is not in accordance with the approved regulations. The management board of the industrial park agreed to adjust the planning for more than 95,000 m2 of land that was not in accordance with its authority in the land areas planned for green trees, wharfs, etc. In the expanded Tan Tao Industrial Park, the investor leased land to 93 investors and earned about VND 1,041,953.2 million and more than USD 5.8 million in the period before July 1, 2014, but until July 1, 2014, has not yet fulfilled its financial obligations to the state, causing damage to the state budget… With Vinh Loc industrial park, for more than 20 years, the site clearance has not been completed, and the infrastructure of the industrial park has not been fully invested in according to the approved detailed planning, but only invested in each work item to allow to rent. Not to mention, the investor has been using a number of land plots not for the right purpose compared with the approved plan, using a part of the land as a treasure for Ben Thanh Tobacco Company to lease to build a factory and use the land. trees to build a wastewater treatment plant… For Hoang Quynh Joint Stock Company to build a brewery with a capacity of 100 million liters/year but without a construction permit, the construction did not conform to the planning criteria. approved… These violations have existed for a long time, but have not been checked and handled by the authorities in HCMC in a timely manner. Therefore, the Government Inspectorate recommends that the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City take measures to deal with units and individuals that commit violations, collect land use levy, recover illegal revenues, request the investor to thoroughly remedy the violations. The Government Inspectorate also suggested that the Prime Minister assign the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City to direct and organize the review of responsibilities and handle according to its competence to the concerned collectives and individuals. In case of exceeding competence or showing criminal signs, it shall be reported to competent authorities for consideration and handling according to regulations.

Original SIM card but still occupied by others Ms. ATH (in Binh Duong) reflected on 2-3 days, she discovered that her phone displayed a message that could not be called, so she went to VNPT Binh Duong Business Center to ask for a check. Here, the technical staff said that the SIM card is not damaged, still works two-way. On March 4, she went to the center to ask for a new SIM card. After that, the phone works normally. On March 12, Ms. H. logged into her credit card account to check and found that the money in the account had been withdrawn in the form of payment for purchases. Suspecting that her SIM information was exposed during the SIM rework, Ms. H. went to VNPT Binh Duong Business Center to find out. Only now did she know that on 2-3 days there was a transaction to replace her SIM at a VNPT center in Ho Chi Minh City. Ms. H. said that this SIM phone number has been registered by her owner before. Now suddenly my SIM was declared and appropriated by someone else, leading to the loss of her credit card more than 58 million dong. “During the settlement process, the representative of VNPT HCMC (where the SIM exchange happened) said he would support me with a scratch card worth 2 million VND, but I did not accept it. The main reason for losing money is because the network operator re-issued the SIM in the wrong process, not because of me, “- Ms. H. shared. Ms. ATH was upset because someone else took control of her phone SIM, so her credit account lost more than 58 million dong. Photo: DANG LE Another case is Mr. Trieu Duc Khai (in Thai Binh) also said on April 21, he made a complaint to VNPT Center in Thai Thuy district, Thai Binh. The content of the complaint about his VinaPhone SIM, although registered by the owner, was still controlled by others, leading to the loss of 35 million VND in his credit card. Through working with VNPT in Thai Thuy district, it was determined that someone had impersonated him to carry out the procedure to lose the SIM and make a new SIM with the subscriber number that Mr. Khai was using. This person only declared five phone numbers to call out, come to the nearest, and then be given a new SIM. Occupying SIM is a trick to appropriate money Exchange with Ho Chi Minh City Law Vo Do Thang, Director of Athena International Security and Network Administration Training Center, said that through the two cases above, it shows that if anyone reports the loss of SIM and only needs to provide five phone numbers to call. going, calling recently, committing to subscriber owner rights to be re-issued with a new SIM is not good at all. This has created a loophole for crooks to steal other people’s SIMs, to the detriment of genuine SIM users. According to Mr. Thang, most of the victims in the SIM loss cases were taken by fraudsters by making online payments. To pay for online purchases, there are three factors: The first is a mobile phone number. The credit card holder must register this phone number with the bank to authenticate transactions and receive bank notifications. The second is the card number (a series of numbers printed on the front of the credit card). The third is the OTP (one-time password) verification code sent to the phone number registered with the bank. In the working minutes and written responses to Ms. H. and Mr. Khai, the network operator confirmed that re-issuing SIM cards to others was not in accordance with the process. Photo: DANG LE. After hijacking the right to use the SIM, the crooks will take the victim’s credit card number to pay online, then use the newly issued SIM to receive the OTP code and complete the payment. The victim’s credit card number has been stolen by the crooks before, appropriating the phone SIM is only the last step to perform the act of appropriating money. According to Mr. Thang, not everyone who loses their phone SIM will lose money in their credit cards and bank accounts. Only when they have had their credit card or account information exposed before can crooks steal money. The victim’s credit card information may be exposed during previous online transactions. The cause is usually because the victim has filled out information on fraudulent websites, installed malicious code on the phone to steal card information, opened attachments of unknown origin or it can also be due to credit institutions. does not guarantee safety in terms of security,” Thang shared. In the working minutes and written responses to Ms. H. and Mr. Khai, the network operator confirmed that re-issuing SIM cards to others was not in accordance with the process. Photo: DANG LE The network operator did the wrong process In both cases mentioned above, in the process of working with customers, the operator has confirmed that the teller when carrying out the SIM reissuance procedure only requires the customer to provide five outgoing and incoming phone numbers. subscriber ownership is not the correct procedure. In response to the recent complaint of VNPT Center in Thai Thuy district, Thai Binh province against Mr. Trieu Duc Khai, it is clear that because of this unfortunate incident, VNPT Center of Thai Thuy district has apologized to customers. The material damage that the impostor causes to the customer, the center will fix and compensate for the loss. As for the case of Ms. ATH, VNPT HCMC said that it will accompany the customer to provide necessary information to serve the investigation agency.

Mobile Money serves up to 90% of small transactions Faced with this shortcoming, the Ministry of Information and Communications believes that Mobile Money will be an effective solution to add to the means of payment for Vietnamese people. If Mobile Money service is licensed to telecommunications companies, the coverage of e-payment services will quickly reach 100% of the population. This will promote e-commerce, agricultural commodity exchanges, especially in remote areas, promote online public services, promote Fintech companies, innovative startups, help economic growth. All countries that allow Mobile Money generate economic growth of up to 0.5%. According to calculations by major service providers, Mobile Money will probably serve up to 90% of small transactions. This is an opportunity for telecommunications companies to promote digital transformation of customers. Because, users can easily buy online goods services as well as digital content services in the telecommunications company’s ecosystem. On the contrary, this is also the driving force for telecommunications companies to digitally transform. This will bring great benefits to society to move towards a digital economy and digital society in the future. Commenting on this issue, Mr. Vu Hoang Lien, Chairman of Vietnam Internet Association, said that Mobile Money service will bring many benefits to consumers and society and promote non-cash payments. However, the Mobile Money service will also impact payment intermediary service providers as the service will share the market, customers and business algorithms. However, with the trend of technology, we need to further improve the payment environment to be a driving force for development. “If licensed soon, Mobile Money will be the Government’s first sandbox to create breakthroughs and create strong momentum for new technologies and new services to be introduced to society. If we look at the services If new services bring benefits to the people and the country, it will be very easy to put these sandboxes as a driving force for development. Whether the policy admits new things and new components to the market or does it still keep its own territory for the old ones Sandbox will create a breakthrough legal environment that dares to accept change, accept new things create new vitality of society in the trend of digital transformation,” said Mr. Vu Hoang Lien. Mobile Money: an opportunity for telecom companies The Chairman of Vietnam Internet Association emphasized that the opportunity for telecommunications companies for Mobile Money service is very clear when they have a customer base because most Vietnamese people use mobile phones. The telecommunications company’s services are also the foundation for connecting many essential services of society, so it will open up great opportunities for the development of Mobile Money services. Three major service providers, Viettel, VNPT, and MobiFone have also applied for permission to provide this service. In this race, the company that solves the management problem to bring benefits to customers will prevail. From Mr. Lien’s point of view, Viettel is slightly better than other service providers because of its large customer base and good management. However, telecommunications companies can take advantage of their strengths to attract customers, so this will be a hot market in the near future. Currently, the Government has agreed to test the Mobile Money service for 2 years, but service providers are still waiting for a license. Commenting on this delay, Mr. Mai Liem Truc, former Deputy Minister of Transport and Communications (now the Ministry of Information and Communications) said that Mobile Money was delayed by about 2 years. If this service is licensed early, it will bring many benefits to society and the economy. Mr. Truc also emphasized, Sandbox is the direction for the Government to vigorously test new technology services that bring benefits to the people and the country. “Sandbox” is a pilot institutional framework, allowing a small number of businesses, to test new technologies and new business models in a practical environment but with a defined scope and time, under the supervision of regulators and have appropriate hedging plans in place to prevent the consequences of failure without having a major impact on the national financial system. Following the government’s direction, the State Bank is currently building regulatory sandboxes for financial and banking services based on information technology, including Mobile Money.

Scams through SIM upgrade support have flourished recently. A representative of VinaPhone network operator said that in the past time, high-tech scams have increased sharply with sophisticated tricks, in which there has been a situation where fraudsters have appropriated control of mobile subscribers’ SIMs. Steal OTP code information, then withdraw money from customer’s credit card or borrow money online. This carrier recommends that mobile users be wary of calls and messages from unknown numbers with content such as requests for assistance with SIM replacement/SIM upgrade or winning announcements. When there are phenomena like above, customers access the official websites and information channels of the network operator to authenticate or contact the customer service center for answers. When the phone SIM has abnormal signs such as signal loss, disabled for unknown reasons, many strange phone numbers calling in the same time period, etc., customers urgently contact the network operator to check the status of the subscriber and get advice, answers or recommendations on how to handle it. In case the subscriber receives a notice of unusual transactions such as transactions related to credit cards, related online credit loans, customers should immediately contact the banks and financial institutions where the card is issued. Credit card, where the online credit transaction occurs, request emergency card locking support to prevent fraudsters from appropriating assets or clarifying that online credit transaction. In addition, the network operator recommends that users do not access the links attached to the content of strange messages; do not perform operations on the phone according to the syntax instructed by strangers. When there is a need to change / change a new SIM, go directly to the transaction points or the official agent of the carrier to do it. VinaPhone said that it has added surveillance cameras at transaction points to prevent bad behavior and widely communicated on internal channels as well as mass media for customers to capture information and be vigilant. against scams. Previously, the authorities also warned about fraud to appropriate the right to use the sim and then borrow money online. Many cases after upgrading the sim suddenly become a debtor of several million to several tens of millions of dong.

“BlockFi has always had provisions for loss in accordance with its accounting policy. This is part of the provision so it doesn’t have a big impact on the equity or operation of the platform,” Prince said that the mis-transfer problem has been fixed dress. BlockFi also developed additional measures to prevent a similar situation from happening in the future. A BlockFi user received 701 Bitcoins due to the crash. Screenshots. BlockFi’s Twitter page states that some participants in the promotion may “see incorrect bonuses in transaction history”. Those withdrawing to cold wallets were emailed by BlockFi asking to send their funds back. Share with CoinDesk , a BlockFi user said he withdrew a large amount of Bitcoin received from BlockFi to a cold wallet, claiming that this was a reward of a promotion. After realizing the problem amount, he requested to cancel the withdrawal. However, it is not clear why the Bitcoins are still withdrawn to cold wallets. The next day, this user received emails and calls from BlockFi, threatening to get legal intervention if the money was not returned. On the Internet, many BlockFi users have shared images of receiving large Bitcoins from “falling from the sky”. “I thought BlockFi was going to transfer 701 USD but mistaken it for 701 Bitcoin”, Twitter user Ric Burton share. Another said that he received 5 Bitcoins but was also asked to return it by BlockFi. “I got to be a millionaire in 3 hours”, account nebrijo comment, with a picture of an account balance of more than $1.5 million before transferring the mistakenly sent Bitcoin to BlockFi. According to the Bloomberg , BlockFi is a platform that provides lending and trading services for cryptocurrencies. Despite having just experienced a sharp price crash, the world’s most valuable cryptocurrency is trading at around $40,000, as of May 21. BlockFi’s large Bitcoin transfer by mistake is reminiscent of last year’s incident, when Citibank mistakenly transferred $900 million to several creditors of cosmetics firm Revlon, instead of just paying $8 million in interest. Expensive price for Bitcoin mining Since the advent of cryptocurrencies, the amount of electricity required for mining has increased significantly. This leads experts to believe that cryptocurrency mining is not environmentally friendly.

Recently, many skin whitening creams have been legally imported but were found to contain banned substances and were forced to stop circulation. The latest batch of products White skin care – sunscreen SPF 50 – day cream (whitening cream, sunscreen) was concluded by the authorities that it did not meet the quality requirements for the limit of heavy metals in cosmetics (the norm). mercury), which contains clobetasol propionate, which is not permitted for use in cosmetics. Previously, Loptop product was found to contain clobetasol propionate – a substance that is not allowed to be used. Skin whitening cream X2, Pearl was also recalled because it did not meet quality standards. However, more worrying is the widespread sale of smuggled or homemade skin whitening products with vague product information and difficult to determine product origin. Smuggled and self-produced skin whitening creams are sold widely in the market. They have the common feature of no sub-labels and information in Vietnamese, unknown ingredients In Ho Chi Minh City, skin whitening cream is sold quite popularly at specialized wholesale and retail stalls of cosmetics in markets, with many types. In it, there are also those introduced as imported goods from Thailand such as “Kiss skin care White body SPF 45” priced at only 85,000 VND / box of 300g. The information on the product is all English and Thai, no Vietnamese sub-labels, no production date, expiry date, ingredients … How to use is guided by the seller: “Take a shower, apply moisturizer regularly. every day and the skin will be white after a week”. Kone skin whitening cream is also said by the seller that it is a portable product from Thailand, multi-functional, both facial care and skin whitening, priced at only 39,000 VND / box of 250g. Many other skin whitening creams are introduced as Japanese, Korean, and Taiwanese products, but they also have no Vietnamese labels, no production date, and no expiration date. At the stalls, there are countless homemade and self-mixed skin whitening creams according to their own recipes. Due to the “own recipe”, no one knows the ingredients in this self-mixing cream, while the seller introduces all the current “hot” ingredients such as white transplant vitamins, collagen to remove dark spots. , white bath red ginseng… Due to the low price, many women still choose to buy these creams through the recommendation of acquaintances, even though the products are poorly packaged, without information or labels. The way to use these mixed creams is extremely simple, like “use the number 1 whitening bath pack first, then apply the number 2 lotion bottle every day; If you want to be quick, mix the two together and apply it all over your body.” On social networking sites, these products are promised by sellers to “whiten skin after 3-5 days of use”, the price of each cream box is only a few tens of thousands of dong. Skin care beware of harm to the body According to doctor (BS) Huynh Huy Hoang – former Vice President of Ho Chi Minh City Dermatology Association – it is extremely dangerous that some strong skin whitening chemicals such as hydroquinone, mercury, and corticosteroids are also commonly used in creams. whiten skin, regardless of consumer health. Due to the risk of dangerous side effects, even skin cancer, hydroquine is banned in some European countries. Corticosteroids are “panacea” for instant beauty, but if used for a long time, they can cause skin atrophy, skin thinning, skin infections, acne, and redness. In particular, some skin whitening creams originating from China contain many toxins such as mercury and arsenic, which can be toxic to the liver and kidneys, and cause skin cancer if used for a long time. Exfoliating creams on the market with no labels, unknown origin or introduced imported from Thailand contain strong peeling ingredients such as salicylic acid, strong resorcinol, which can cause reactions. Immediate reactions such as redness, blistering of the skin, severe difficulty breathing, dehydration, can even cause death. According to Dr. Hoang, skin bleaching is mainly to reduce or destroy the melanin pigment that has formed and developed in the skin, ie trying to destroy the ugly protective layer of the skin and replace it with the white young skin underneath. The skin will temporarily whiten for a few weeks, then the body will find a way to react by producing more melanin to protect the skin, so the skin will be darker. Weakened skin can be more susceptible to abrasions, bleeding under the skin due to rubbing that breaks the small blood vessels under the skin. “The use of skin whitening cream of unknown origin, quality or skin whitening cream containing corticosteroids and heavy metals is very dangerous because harmful effects may appear after a period of use, so it is difficult to determine due to the substance. what caused. The authorities have not been able to thoroughly manage the ingredients and quality of unregistered whitening agents and skin whitening creams. Consumers should choose to buy skin-whitening products with reputable brands, and avoid buying “floating” products on the market. If you have a skin reaction when bleaching, you need to stop using the product immediately and go to a dermatologist for treatment,” – Dr. Hoang recommended. According to Dr. Le Ngoc Diep – Head of Dermatology Clinic, Ho Chi Minh City University of Medicine and Pharmacy Hospital – most of the products advertised for skin whitening contain corticosteroids. On average, every day, Dr. Diep receives 2-3 cases of medical examination in the condition of thin skin, dilated capillaries, inflammation, redness, swelling, itching caused by mixing cream, skin whitening cream containing corticosteroids. Most patients bought the cream through the recommendation of an acquaintance and did not know that they had used a cream containing corticosteroids. Dr. Diep said that it is absolutely not recommended to use skin whitening creams containing corticosteroids, “floating” skin creams, especially mixing creams and handmade creams. 100% of skin creams advertised as “fast whitening effect” contain corticosteroids and may contain heavy metals or other banned substances, which are very harmful to the body. According to the Women in Ho Chi Minh City

Popular form of virtual currency today. Yesterday, May 11 can be seen as a virtual currency day when a series of anonymous and worthless coins are pumped by a stream of billionaire Mark Zuckerberg’s status. In the afternoon of the same day, the virtual currency fever began to spread rapidly in Vietnam when many Vietnamese artists posted the same status, alluding to this AquaGoat, Shiba Inu fever. Virtual money hiding multi-level ball. Virtual money or electronic money (cryptocurrency) has always been a “hot” issue since Bitcoin exploded in value around the second half of 2017 until now. The value of this coin has increased many times to more than 57,000 USD (as of the morning of December 12, 2121). Recently, many other virtual currencies also appeared and “followed” this trend, fluctuations and statements of famous people. Elon Musk – billionaire owner of Telsa company not long ago made statements that made Dogecoin virtual currency soar. In Vietnam, virtual money is also causing certain “investment fever” from amateur players. Recently, many Vietnamese celebs such as Ngoc Trinh, Kieu Minh Tuan, Nam Thu, Le Duong Bao Lam … suddenly posted status on personal Facebook pages related to this topic. “Underwear Queen” Ngoc Trinh seems to be more enthusiastic when posting 4 different statuses around virtual currency investment one day. She also showed off a photo of an account with more than 186 Bitcoin (BTC), with a school value at that time was more than 55,000 USD / BTC, Ngoc Trinh’s account exceeded 10 million USD, a number that can be called “impossible”. However, many people later claimed that the account was fake, not owned by her. The virtual money trap hits human greed. FXT is a multi-level virtual currency used by Lion Group (or Lion Team, Lion Community) to entice investors with huge commitment to profits. This incident has been City Police. Da Nang issued a warning from the beginning of February. Accordingly, Lion Group’s operations do not comply with the law, investors who lose money will not be protected by the law. About a week ago, press agencies began to reflect on the corruption and fraud of the Lion Group. A few days ago, Lion Group’s multi-level exchange disabled participants’ ability to withdraw money. That is, FXT buyers are now holding a pile of insolvent, worthless cryptocurrencies. It is worth mentioning that despite being warned in a recent week, Lion Group still hired artists to advertise for FXT in order to get the best shot. On virtual money groups, Vietnamese investors are frustrated because some artists disregard everything to make a profit based on the lack of understanding of a large part of the population. Virtual money always lurks in many different forms. Virtual money, virtual name but losing money is real. Investor Eric Vuong rated the artists’ actions as’ crime, murder without knives’. “You should only invest in coins when you know the nature of the model, or you can accept the risk of losing all the money involved,” he stressed. According to experts, the hallmark of multi-level virtual currencies is commitment of huge profits, loss covers, account fire protection, mostly only traded on small exchanges, newly established exchanges with traffic. Access mainly comes from Vietnam. These currencies usually have no information about the development team, blockchain, whitepaper or if any is fake. In this incident, the type of Forex (Foreign Exchange Market) cryptocurrency was not licensed in Vietnam. So when receiving “advertising contracts”, artists need to find out clearly to avoid breaking the law./.

State treasury officer in Nam Sach – Hai Duong is in control of the budget capital payment documents To prevent this situation and to avoid state budget loss, the State Treasury is promoting the management of digital certificates in electronic transactions. Strictly obey the management of digital certificates Implement reform of administrative procedures in the field of State Treasury (State Treasury) in accordance with the direction of the Government and the Ministry of Finance, in addition to focusing on implementing Decree 11/2020 / ND-CP of Government regulations on administrative procedures in the field of the State Treasury and the State Treasury have promoted the application of information technology in transactions with budget spending units (SDNS) by online public services (public services). Up to now, the State Treasury’s payment service system has completed connecting 100% of the SDNS units that are required to conduct transactions via telecom service. This has created many advantages for the management units and SDNS because transactions are done quickly, transparently, safely, economically and efficiently. In the coming time, the State Treasury will soon improve many functions and utilities on public service, both creating more favorable conditions for management units and SDNS, and moving towards digitizing treasury in all professional activities. However, in the period of the 4.0 technology revolution which is strongly developing, besides the outstanding advantages, there are still many potential risks and high risks such as information “hacking” if the security is not guaranteed. said. Moreover, the risk often occurs when SDNS units do not strictly manage digital certificates, digital signatures, CFS program accounts. For example, many account holders (usually the heads of the SDNS unit), because of work, do not have time, so they always deliver pin codes, digital certificates, digital signatures to the chief accountant or representative ( authorization is not allowed). Notably, many account holders who are not familiar with computers should hand over all digital certificates and pin codes to others in contravention of regulations, or ask someone else to use their digital certificates to sign them for payment transactions in financial activities. In addition, there are also cases where, subjectively, account holders disclose information about their pin codes, fail to maintain digital certificates in accordance with regulations, especially regularly install and plug digital certificates on their personal computers. exiting the public service service program after finishing the job … Taking advantage of this loophole, bad objects have conditions to try to misappropriate the fund, causing loss of money from the state budget. Synthesizing from reality over many years, there have been many cases of money and state property loss of management units and SDNS from the authorization and authorization of the use of digital certificates, digital signatures and passwords. not in accordance with the law in electronic transactions. In order to prevent risks in the management of state budget funds, the State Treasury sent an official dispatch to the local State Treasury units to request the management units and SDNS to fulfill their assigned tasks and functions. and work position. At the same time, thoroughly grasp the contingent of cadres, civil servants and public employees who are specialized in the State budget accounting to perform their functions and powers, strictly comply with the accounting process and budget expenditure from the state budget. In addition, the State Treasury also requires heads of SDNS units to pay attention and carefully consider the process of comparing and confirming monthly account balances with the State Treasury. If detecting the unreasonability, it is necessary to promptly contact the State Treasury where the transaction is conducted for specific consideration. At the same time, the account holders must be fully responsible for the information registered for transactions on the cash register system of the State Treasury, especially the information about email notification received from the treasury. The whole state treasury system took part Determined to build a healthy, transparent, economical, efficient national finance, especially, not letting the state budget be lost, the entire State Treasury system has joined the “risk warning”. Ms. Tran Thi Khanh Trinh, Head of State Accounting Department, Ninh Thuan State Treasury, said that the IT service level 4 has been deployed to 100% of compulsory SDNS units in the area. With 757 units of SDNS and payment vouchers per month of over 10,000 transactions, the peak month of nearly 20,000 transactions has contributed to strong administrative reform, creating favorable conditions for SDNS unit, reducing travel time. and reduce operating costs for entities in transactions with the Treasury. However, along with the advantages, the risk of risks also increases. Therefore, Ninh Thuan State Treasury has sent an official dispatch on strengthening the management of digital certificates in transactions with the State Treasury to send to SDNS units and investors. In this dispatch, Ninh Thuan State Treasury has recommended heads of SDNS units to manage and use digital signatures, digital certificates, and the issued CFS program account to transact and send documents of state budget expenditure control via the system. The State Treasury’s payment services ensure strict compliance with current regulations. Heads of SDNS units, investors absolutely do not let their digital signature handover, digital certificates, or CFS program accounts be issued to others for management, revealing information about digital certificates. and login accounts (login codes and passwords) of the members of the unit on the cash register system of the State Treasury. SDNS units, investors are fully responsible for the information registered for transactions on the State Treasury’s transaction service system (especially the information about email notification received from the system). The State Treasury’s public service services are also highly appreciated by the SDNS units in Quang Nam when simplifying administrative procedures towards reducing documents, reducing paperwork, reducing the focal point of document delivery and receipt, and reducing direct transactions with customers … However, according to the report at Quang Nam State Treasury, during the implementation process, a few SDNS participating units are still subjective, not strictly complying with regulations on electronic transactions in financial activities. easy to lead to violations of the management and use of the state budget. Accordingly, Quang Nam State Treasury also recommends SDNS units to strictly comply with regulations on electronic transactions in financial activities. In particular, in order to make transactions through telecom services smoothly, reduce congestion, cause insecurity in transactions, Quang Nam State Treasury has asked SDNS units to subscribe to large-capacity packages; equipped with high-configuration computers and had to exit the application when no longer participating in digitally signing on electronic vouchers in financial activities. With recommendations given to SDNS units, the State Treasury is calling on individuals and organizations to work together to make the management of the state budget fund more transparent, safe and efficient. This is also the desire of the State Treasury to strictly comply with the process and regulations on electronic transactions with the State Treasury via public service providers. Deploying risk warning application on a large scale Since August 2019, the State Treasury (State Treasury) has deployed a large scale application of risk warning. The application has provided an additional online information channel via mobile devices to inform customers about: The fluctuation of the account balance of the budget user unit at the State Treasury; processing and delivery status of dossiers, vouchers of payment requests, cash withdrawal papers of budget using units in the course of transactions with the State Treasury. At the same time, adding the process of direct delivery and receipt of documents – this is a function that is closely linked to the online public service system, assisting the treasury officer to print the instruction sheet for completing the application. records, records receipt and results delivery appointment for applications submitted directly at the headquarters of the State Treasury unit.

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The land data source with a ‘age’ of nearly 20 years and a series of errors compared to the actual land use situation makes the compensation workers at the Long Thanh Airport project always face the risk. engine ‘do it wrong’. Officer working in compensation at Long Thanh Airport project measured to determine the level of compensation and support for a house of a household in Binh Son commune. Photo: Pham Tung * “Thrilled” with each profile According to the land use right certificate (now collectively referred to as the pink book) issued to Mr. Tran Van Huu (living in Phuoc Thien commune, H. Nhon Trach) in 1999 by the People’s Committee of H. Long Thanh, in 1999, Mr. Tran Van Huu is a person. have use rights to 15 land plots with a total area of ​​more than 2.1 ha in Binh Son commune, Long Thanh district. However, in 2019, when measuring and updating current land use to implement the policy of compensation and support under the project of Land Acquisition, Compensation, Support and Resettlement at Long Thanh Airport, Counting Team No. 1, belonging to the Compensation Team of Long Thanh Airport project, discovered that 2 of the 15 land plots that have been issued pink books are not under the use right of Mr. Tran Van Huu. This is just one of many cases where the error between the pink book has been issued to the people and the actual land use situation in the project area of ​​Long Thanh Airport. Mr. Le Van Tiep, Acting Chairman of People’s Committee of Long Thanh District, said that if in normal projects, the work of compensation and site clearance is only about 14 steps, in the project of Long Thanh Airport, due to the If the land is old, it must take 20 steps to ensure accuracy and coherence. Mr. Bui The Su, a second officer of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, to work at the Counting Team No. 1, under the Project Compensation Team of Long Thanh Airport, said that the Long Thanh Airport project had a very strong planning policy. After a long “waiting” period, data on land in the project area is not updated or supplemented, making errors in the origin and current land use occur very common. “From 2003 onwards, pink books issued to people were often written by hand instead of printed today. At the same time, the technology system for land data management was also outdated, so the overlapping and wrong allocation of land plots happened a lot ”- Mr. Bui The Su said. Seconded to support the implementation of land acquisition and site clearance for the Long Thanh Airport project from March 2019, over a year of working, Mr. Bui The Su said that there were errors in land data. Belt still occurs frequently in projects, however, large numbers such as in the Long Thanh Airport project are very few. “The reason, apart from outdated land data, is also due to the area of ​​land to be acquired, the number of affected households in the Long Thanh Airport project is also very large”. Many errors in land data put pressure on the compensation workers at the Long Thanh Airport project. In particular, the heaviest pressure is the risk of incorrectly confirming the current land use status, leading to the implementation of the policy of compensation and support for the wrong subjects. “Although I have done the verification and verification very carefully, each time I put a pen to sign to confirm the record, I still feel nervous” – Mr. Bui The Su shared. Both ensuring the progress of the compensation work and avoiding errors in the verification and confirmation of the file is the biggest challenge that the team of cadres and civil servants doing the compensation work at the Long Thanh Airport project. must face to face. Mr. Le Nguyen Hoang An, Head of Compensation Team of Long Thanh Airport project, said that for dossiers with a discrepancy between the pink book and current land use, the settlement usually takes a lot of time. Accordingly, the enumeration teams must coordinate with the Commune People’s Committee to accurately verify the current land use status. After that, the parties will invite the person whose name is on the pink book and the actual land user to work and negotiate the current land use status. When completed, the authorities must withdraw the issued pink book and decide to notify the land acquisition previously issued to issue a new decision on land acquisition in accordance with the current status. “In each case as above, the implementation process takes from 8 months to 1 year. Meanwhile, the pressure on site clearance progress to hand over land to investors is huge. Therefore, the compensation team has to work almost non-stop for more than 2 years ”- Mr. Le Nguyen Hoang An said. * Mobilizing people to consensus One of the biggest challenges facing the compensation workers at the Long Thanh Airport project is the discrepancy in land area on the pink book of the people and the actual situation. Mr. Bui The Su (left) and Mr. Le Nguyen Hoai An exchange to process a claim file of Long Thanh Airport project. Photo: Pham Tung The main reason for the difference in land area also comes from the “old” land data system in the project area of ​​Long Thanh Airport. The project area of ​​Long Thanh Airport has been planned for a long time, so the cadastral map is still a map that was made nearly 20 years ago. Specifically, the cadastral map in the planning area of ​​Long Thanh airport was made in 1996 according to the old aerial image measurement technology, the accuracy is not high. Meanwhile, according to the 2013 Land Law, the implementation of the policy of compensation and support when the State recovers land must be based on the actual area being used. Therefore, to carry out the compensation work, the entire land area of ​​the Long Thanh Airport project must be re-measured according to the current new technologies to ensure accuracy. Through the measurement process, the misalignment of the land area in the project area occurs a lot. “The number of dossiers for the difference in the area issued on the pink book compared to the current land use situation is up to hundreds of cases” – said Mr. Le Nguyen Hoai An. According to Mr. Le Nguyen Hoai An, if the land area on the pink book is equal to or larger than the actual land area, it is easy, but if it is smaller, it is extremely complicated. Because, people always base on the issued pink book to determine the area of ​​land under their use rights. Explaining and mobilizing people to accept “losing land” to correct the current land use situation is very arduous. “An inch of land. Therefore, in addition to the implementation of the compensation work, the people doing the compensation work in the project of Long Thanh Airport also have to also work on the civil service ”- Mr. An shared. Taking the evidence for the “double” task that the compensation workers have to perform in the Long Thanh Airport project, Mr. Le Nguyen Hoai An said that up to now, the Compensation Team of Long Thanh Airport project has recognized the most likely case of “losing” land is that of a household in Hamlet 7, Binh Son Commune when the actual land area decreases by 2 thousand m2 compared to the area granted on the pink book. Therefore, it took nearly a year with dozens of meetings between the authorities and the people. Just presenting the actual evidence after measurement, combined with propaganda and advocacy, the above households agree to complete the dossier. “Accepting to reduce 2 thousand m2 of land is accepting to lose hundreds of millions of money in compensation and support, so it is not easy for people to agree” – Mr. Le Nguyen Hoai An shared. Dong Nai has mobilized a contingent of cadres, civil servants and public employees up to 142 people to participate in the work of compensation and site clearance for the Long Thanh Airport project. Among these, there are 86 cadres, civil servants and public employees, who are seconded from agencies, departments, branches of the province and districts in the province; 7 cadres, civil servants and officials from the land fund development centers of districts and 49 cadres, civil servants and employees of the Hong Thanh Land Fund Development Center. Pham Tung Lesson 2: Historical “immigration”

The video shows Russia withdrawing its troops from Crimea. Video: Russian Ministry of Defense The Russian Ministry of Defense announced the same day video footage of tanks, armored artillery and soldiers boarding the landing craft on the Crimean coast one after another. This is also where Russia has just completed the exercise with the participation of 60 warships, more than 10,000 soldiers, about 200 aircraft and 1,200 ground vehicles. The withdrawal was carried out by Russia after Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu asserted that “the army has proven its ability to ensure the country’s defense”. “I decided to complete inspection activities in the Western and Southern Military Region bordering Ukraine,” Shoigu said on April 22. Russian battleships boarded the amphibious ships to return to their permanent base. Photo: ITN According to Mr. Shoigu, the withdrawal will be completed by May 1. However, Russia still retains the weapons here for the exercises at the end of the year. The aforementioned weapons have been increased by Russia to Crimea and the region near the Russian border since late March, amid Moscow fears that the Ukrainian army has launched a bloody large-scale war against pro-Russian separatists in the East. Ukraine. NATO and Ukraine expressed concern over Russia’s military action and repeatedly urged Moscow to withdraw. Some Western sources even expressed skepticism that Russia had actually withdrawn.

Withdrawing troops from Afghanistan, the US is still concerned about al-Qaeda. (Source: Reuters) In a report to the National Assembly entitled “Strengthening security and stability in Afghanistan”, the US Department of Defense emphasized: “The Al-Qaeda terrorist group still poses a threat to its soldiers and US allies in Afghanistan through ongoing interaction with local Taliban chiefs ”. Earlier this month, US President Joe Biden approved the complete withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan by 9/11. Same day, CNN quoted three US defense officials as saying that some of the US military equipment began to be shipped out of Afghanistan, which were unnecessary equipment and supplies, which were not destroyed or transferred to the force. Afghan security. Meanwhile, outdated equipment will be destroyed. This is the first move by the US military since President Joe Biden last week announced details of a plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan with a deadline of 9/11, the full 20 years of the crisis. father in 2001 and also the event that sparked the US war in this southwest Asian country. (Reuters)

According to CNN, Moscow said it had ended “rapid inspections” of troops in the east and west of the country. Illustration. Source: CNN The process of rallying Russian troops along the border in recent weeks has created tensions in eastern Ukraine. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said that the country’s army has completed drills near Ukraine and will return to its permanent base before May 1. “I am confident that the exercise objectives are completed. The military has demonstrated its ability to provide a reliable defense force to the country,” Shoigu said at a meeting in Crimea. Shoigu’s announcement came weeks after Moscow initiated the largest military surge near Ukraine’s border since 2014. The European Union estimates that more than 100,000 troops have gathered near the border and in Crimea. However, the announcement does not specify how many troops will remain in the area after Moscow intends to withdraw before May 1. US Department of Defense spokesman Ned Price confirmed that the US would continue to closely monitor the situation along with Ukrainian officials and other allies. “What we are looking for now is action on the Russian side,” said Ned Price. “We have made clear our commitment to the Russian government, reaffirming efforts to curb the escalation and immediately cease all provocations around Ukraine, including military mobilization. Crimea and the Ukrainian border as well as its intention to block ships in the Black Sea, “Pricwe said at a press conference. Russian state news agency TASS said that some weapons from the 41st Army, including tanks and heavy artillery, will be left in preparation for the Russian-Belarus strategic military exercise Zapad 2021 taking place in May. Nine years now. The move is believed to have caused Russia to increase fire tensions on the Ukrainian border more than before. It is too early to reduce escalation Conflict Intelligence (CIT) says it is too early to assess the de-escalation process in this area. “Russian forces staying in the Ukraien border are still in danger of deploying east of Ukraine, while a large-scale invasion of the government-controlled territory will inevitably still have to mobilize more forces to the border. “Conflict Intelligence Team (CIT) said on Twitter. On April 20, the Russian Defense Ministry said more than 20 ships took part in the exercise in the Black Sea – bordering both countries. “A ship unit comprising the Admiral Makarov and Admiral Essen frigates; the small missile ships Grayvoron and Vyshny Volochek with the missile ships; the small anti-submarine and large amphibious ships conducted the exercises. repulsion of the enemy’s aerial attack vehicles. Russian Defense Minister Shoigu said the Russian military was ready to react quickly to any “adverse” developments amid NATO’s ongoing Defender Europe military exercises. NATO’s Defender Europe 2021 exercise is an annual multinational exercise led by the US military to prepare for readiness and interoperability between the United States and the military of NATO partners. The exercise was canceled last year due to the complicated developments of the epidemic. “Each year in Europe, the alliance organizes more than 40 major combat drills with a focus on dealing with Russian challenges. In the spring of this year, NATO’s joint armed forces began the exercises. The biggest ambitious match in 30 years “, Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said. The NATO alliance expressed deep concern about Russia’s military deployment near Ukraine. NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg last week described the move as part of a provocation from Russia. “Allies fully support Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. We urge Russia to immediately de-escalate, stop provocative actions and respect international commitments,” said Shoigu. to speak. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky earlier this week invited President Vladimir Putin to a meeting in Donbass, urging his Russian counterpart to restore a ceasefire in the eastern region that put “millions of lives” at stake. “President Putin said he is ready to discuss bilateral relations with President Zelensky in the Russian capital,” TASS reported. Ukraine is calling for increased international support in a state of tension with Moscow while calling on the West to introduce new sanctions to prevent the Kremlin from deploying more military forces.

Earlier on April 22, the Russian Defense Ministry announced the completion of the exercise near Ukraine and ordered the withdrawal of troops back to the base after the mass deployment of troops close to the Ukrainian border. Video: Russian troops withdraw their troops from the border with Ukraine According to Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, the troops will return to the base by May 1. Mr. Shoigu said that the military must be ready to react quickly in “unfavorable” situations from large-scale drills led by the US, NATO and its allies, called Defender-Europe. It is not clear whether the order to recall troops back to the permanent base includes all the forces involved in the recent move to the Ukrainian border. In a statement made on April 23, Ukraine confirmed that the withdrawal of Russian troops from the two countries’ borders could ease tensions, but this step alone did not prevent escalation or conflict in the Donbass. Tensions between Russia and Ukraine have increased recently after Kiev accused Moscow of sending tens of thousands of troops closer to the border. Ukraine, Western nations and NATO have accused Russia of deploying “provocative” troops on Ukraine’s eastern border and in Crimea. Russia, for its part, insists its troops pose no threat and that its presence is only defensive and that its presence is only defensive. Moscow simultaneously accused the US and NATO of having “provocative activities” in the Black Sea region.

American B-52 bomber In addition, Minister Austin has also deployed long-range bombers, of which two B-52s have arrived in the area, to protect US forces in Afghanistan during the withdrawal. US and NATO forces in Afghanistan will withdraw ground forces from the country by May 1 and aim to complete the withdrawal of all troops from Afghanistan by September 11. On April 23, US media reported that the United States had begun transporting military equipment out of Afghanistan. Mr. Kirby confirmed the information, adding that the military equipment would be returned to the United States, deployed to other parts of the world, transferred to the Afghan security forces, or destroyed. A Pentagon spokesman said all military equipment would be transported out of Afghanistan by air, but he did not disclose the cost of the US withdrawal. Afghanistan continued to see clashes between the Taliban insurgents and the Afghan army, despite commencing peace talks between the movement and Qatar’s Kabul in Doha in September 2020. CENTCOM Commander Kenneth McKenzie said on April 22 that peace negotiations in Afghanistan are now at a standstill and stressed the need of the US to continue to support the government. Afghanistan to help the government avoid the risk of collapse after foreign forces withdraw.

Guaranteed 100% capital, interest? Talking to reporters Workers On the evening of April 20, an investment participant on Coolcat said that she was introduced by an acquaintance as a 100% capital and profitable money investment application. “That person said that it was good to invest, considering the daily market money, so I joined and transferred there 3.8 million VND” – she said. The above investor mentioned that after investing, she was instructed to install the application and each day click to predict Bitcoin price, gold price up and down. After each day of playing, investors will have a profit of 2-3 USD. When collecting enough interest at least 10 USD, players will be withdrawn. “I see no matter what the prediction goes up or down, I eat all the money so I giddy. With 2 times profit totaling 22 USD within 20 days, the application crashes, as if I lost the remaining capital” She said she wanted the authorities to step in to clarify the case and handle the fraudster. The woman also said that her investment in the Coolcat app is very small compared to many others. In her group, there were many people who lost a lot of money and did not know how to get it back. However, many people still dream of getting back the lost money. On the Facebook page “Coolcat Vietnam – Safe investment”, a member named PBT posted an article with the content: “Anyone who is fooled at Coolcat, join the group with their determination to get back”. Similarly, another member named DMT also advertised a reasonable method of playing with support tools so that players could get their lost money back from Coolcat. Even the members said that after the Coolcat app collapsed, a smaller amount of capital could be invested in similar apps and more profitable than the lost amount. Notably, these articles have been interacted and responded to by quite a few members. People who lost money because of the Shopping Mall app went to Vinh Phuc province police to denounce. Photo: NVCC Many forms of fraud Another money-making platform also attracts investors, making many people “disillusioned”, called Shopping Mail. News source Workers said the Criminal Police Department (PC02) Vinh Phuc province police received a denunciation from the user of the Shopping Mail shopping app (http://shop555.cc). As a reflection, this person is introduced to you Shopping Mail app with conditions to register for an account, then top up at the shop to hunt for orders and receive commissions according to rank. Specifically, level 1 receives 16%; level 2 receives 8%; Level 3 receives 4% of the order value received. Content of money transfer is the phone number registered app. “Due to the referral, I registered to open an account, then transfer the money to the account numbers provided by the app. On April 14, I could not access the website http://shop555.cc , the entire deposited amount is lost “- said the applicant. Another investor shared that she lost tens of thousands of dollars just because she participated in profitable financial investment projects. In it, at a project called NDT, she lost up to 40,000 USD, affecting her family happiness. “The initial amount to participate in financial investment projects is my savings. After that, I lost money, I borrowed more to invest, but lost money, debts piled up” – she lamented. Financial expert Phan Dung Khanh said that the current financial investment scams are as many as mushrooms after the rain, targeting those who are only interested in the advertised profit without being equipped with knowledge, lack of knowledge. alert. It is easy to see of these fraudulent exchanges in Vietnam, according to Mr. Phan Dung Khanh, that “cover losses, burn accounts, commit profits” … Vietnam offices of these floors are often discreet in high-rise buildings, without signs, only a few sets of temporary furniture and can disappear in just a few hours … Or the floors are introduced to offices, headquarters abroad but in fact is without a license. Therefore, putting money into these exchanges, “investors” will not be protected by the law in case of incidents and the risk of empty-handedness is very high. Therefore, people need to be careful, learn carefully.

American soldiers at a training camp in Herat, Afghanistan. Photo: Getty Images According to the VNA correspondent in Washington, speaking during a Senate hearing, General McKenzie stated: “We will add resources to protect forces when withdrawing. This is normal in any event. form of withdrawal “. However, General McKenzie did not give temporary replenishment numbers and said plans were underway. General McKenzie also reiterated the US military’s concern that the withdrawal could facilitate the Taliban increased operations in Afghanistan. He is concerned about the Afghan military’s ability to maintain the current situation without the support it has had for many years. He warns the Taliban are now bigger than 2011, estimated at 50,000 fighters, and control more areas in Afghanistan than they did 10 years ago. Previously, President Joe Biden announced that the US – the country with the largest soldiers stationed in Afghanistan – would withdraw all remaining troops in Afghanistan before 9/11, 20 years after the series of attacks. Al-Qaeda’s father sparked a protracted US war in this southwest Asian country. US allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have also agreed to withdraw their troops from Afghanistan according to the US withdrawal route. The war in Afghanistan left 2,400 US soldiers dead and cost the country an estimated $ 2 trillion. At the peak, the number of US troops in Afghanistan once reached 100,000 people in 2011. Currently the number of NATO troops in Afghanistan is about 9,600 people, of which the US has 2,500 soldiers and Germany has 1,100 soldiers.

Russian soldiers are waiting in line to board the Ilyushin Il-76 transport plane (Image: Reuters) Following the announcement, the currencies of both Russia and Ukraine surged, signaling a sigh of relief from investors just hours after Russia finished its Crimea exercise – the region that has returned to be part of the campaign. Russia in 2014. Since 2014, Russian-backed separatists have been fighting the Ukrainian government in the region. Hence, the confirmation of the Russian withdrawal is likely to be welcomed by Western countries, which have expressed concern over the prospect of Russia intervening more deeply in eastern Ukraine. This month, a spokesman for the President of Ukraine said, Russia has deployed more than 40,000 troops on the eastern border of Ukraine and more than 40,000 in Crimea, of which about 50,000 are new deployments. Moscow does not release specific numbers. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy wrote on Twitter that Ukraine “welcomes any move to reduce its military presence and the situation in Donbass (eastern Ukraine)”, at the same time “grateful to international partners. supported them “. Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said that Kyiv did not know whether Moscow would launch an attack, and said that if Russia does, the West must make sure it is on Ukraine’s side. “So now it can go in either direction” – Mr. Kuleba said – “And this is why the homogeneous Western response is so important right now.” State Department spokesman Ned Price said Washington was aware of the Russian announcement and was closely monitoring the situation at the border. “We have heard the words and what we are looking for is action” – Mr. Price said. Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said he ordered the soldiers participating in the exercises to return to the base before May 1 after completing what he called a “check” in the border area. “I believe that the quick test has completely achieved its goal. The military has proven its ability to provide a reliable defense for the country,” he said. Military weapons will be gathered at a training ground near the city of Voronezh, about six hours’ drive from Ukraine, so that they can be used again later this year in another scheduled large exercise. Hours earlier, Mr. Shoigu had attended exercises in Crimea, which Moscow says involved 10,000 troops and more than 40 warships. Russia also announced that it had arrested a Ukrainian man as spies in the Crimea. Being stationed near Ukraine is one of the problems that has intensified tensions between Russia and the West. Last week, the US tightened sanctions against Russia for accusing it of cyber-attacks and meddling in the presidential election held last November. Along with that, the Czech Republic also accused Moscow of having a role in the deadly explosion at an arms depot in 2014. Both countries expelled Russian diplomats, angering Moscow to deny the allegations and expelled their diplomats in response. In an important speech on April 21, President Vladimir Putin warned Western countries not to cross the “red line”, though he did not specify what this line is. This week, however, Putin will still attend a climate summit hosted by US President Joe Biden. In Moscow, the Kremlin said Putin had received an invitation from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to meet to discuss the crisis. “If the President deems it necessary, he will answer himself. I have nothing to say about that now “- Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said.

With the continuous progress of the society and the continuous development of the economy, leading to the advancement of science and technology, the service methods of banks have also undergone great changes. Everyone has actually discovered the emergence of online banking apps in their daily lives. These online services are manifesting the decline of cash and the rise of the Internet age.

ATM machines keep disappearing

The advancement of technology and the popularization of the Internet have brought about not only the disappearance of manual counters, but also the disappearance of ATMs. Now various banks are promoting mobile online transaction services, and have launched mobile banking apps one after another. These mobile banks contain many functions, including deposits, withdrawals, and transfers. The promotion of these online functions is squeezing the ATM machine market. People are increasingly reluctant to go out. One-click online processing is obviously more tempting than cycling to offline banks for business. Therefore, bank ATMs and counters seem a little bleak.

The only customers who are still insisting are often elderly people who are not very good at using the online functions of their mobile phones, so they can only go to the bank to consult the staff. When the demand for ATM machines drops, the supply exceeds the demand, and the price naturally drops. Ten years ago, an ATM machine can be said to be a rarity, so a machine can be sold for hundreds of thousands. However, the current situation of oversupply has forced ATM merchants to lower their prices. The sky-high price of ATMs, which was once hundreds of thousands, has also fallen to tens of thousands of dollars per unit.

ATM machine facial recognition service appeared

From the previous analysis, it can be found that young people no longer use ATMs in offline banks. The users of ATMs are actually mainly elderly people. However, for elderly people with mobility impairments, the operation of ATM machines is still It’s too complicated. Usually, they seek the help of bank counter staff to realize manual withdrawal or deposit. Therefore, the automatic teller machine has launched a new technology for the elderly, that is, the function of cashing by face.

For the elderly, it is possible to avoid a lot of operation of reading the text instruction keys. In fact, many rural elderly people are illiterate, and the text instructions of the keys are more difficult for them. Therefore, eliminating these operations and directly swiping the face to withdraw money greatly simplifies the withdrawal steps for the elderly and greatly facilitates the elderly population. The core of this face recognition and withdrawal technology is similar to that of mobile phone face recognition unlocking and Alipay face payment.

The development of science and technology has enabled these technologies to be realized, and it has also brought a turning point for ATM machines. After all, ATM machines have lost the young consumers, and if the elderly cannot use them, there will be no market for ATM machines. Since there is no way to recover the young people’s market, we will focus on improving machines for the elderly to gain usage. If the elderly find that they can withdraw money directly by swiping their faces, without any formalities or literacy, they will definitely not go to the counter and go directly to the ATM.

ATMs keep customers

Face-swiping cash withdrawal technology not only has a great effect on the elderly, but also has an emergency effect on those who are in urgent need of money when they go out and do not have a bank card with them. After all, the small bank card is very easy to lose. When it is lost or forgotten, it is difficult to use the ATM or counter. When the facial recognition withdrawal technology is promoted, everyone can withdraw money without carrying a bank card, and it is very simple and convenient.

In April this year, this new technology has begun to be promoted in various places on a pilot basis. Many banks are trying to use this technology to test the preferences of consumers. Sure enough, after the implementation of the face-swiping technology, the flow of people going to the ATM to withdraw money has increased significantly. The pressure on the counter has also been reduced a lot, and this result has surprised ATM machine merchants.

In fact, in the era of the rise of the Internet, cash is also used to a certain extent. Many elderly people still use cash in the process of grocery shopping. After all, smart phones are still more difficult for them to operate. Therefore, this part of the increase in ATM machine traffic is mostly middle-aged and elderly people who have a demand for cash. It just happens that the ATM machine’s face-scanning service is very convenient, so they naturally choose to use ATM.

In daily life, the counter is always full of loud communication between the elderly and the staff. After all, the ears of the elderly are constantly declining, and they can’t hear the explanations of the staff clearly. The communication between the staff and the elderly is a problem. The collection of social security has also become more complicated. The reform of ATM machines can just solve this problem. Today, when pensions are becoming more popular, the technical reform of ATMs can alleviate the pressure on the counter caused by pension payments and make banking services much more convenient and faster.

Afterword

The bank’s approach fully reflects the current state’s care for the elderly, which is of great help to improving the social environment and solving people’s livelihood problems. It is hoped that banks and other social institutions will continue to improve their service systems, continuously improve service quality, simplify procedures, and truly facilitate the people and benefit the people.

American soldiers at Kandahar airbase, Afghanistan. (Photo: AFP / VNA) The head of American forces in the Middle East, General Kenneth McKenzie April 22 said the US will temporarily deploy more troops to Afghanistan to protect international forces when withdrawing. According to the VNA correspondent in Washington, speaking during a Senate hearing, General McKenzie stated: “We will add resources to protect forces when withdrawing. This is normal in any event. What form of withdrawal? ” However, General McKenzie did not give temporary replenishment numbers and said plans were underway. General McKenzie also reiterated the US military’s concern that the withdrawal could facilitate the Taliban increased operations in Afghanistan. He is concerned about the Afghan military’s ability to maintain the current situation without the support it has had for many years. Mr. McKenzie warned the forces Taliban is now larger than 2011, estimated at 50,000 fighters, and controls more areas in Afghanistan than it was 10 years ago. Previously, President Joe Biden announced that the US – the country with the most troops stationed in Afghanistan – would withdraw all remaining troops in Afghanistan before 9/11, 20 years after the series of attacks. Al-Qaeda’s father sparked a protracted US war in this southwest Asian country. US allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) have also agreed Withdrawing troops from Afghanistan right to the US withdrawal route . The war in Afghanistan left 2,400 US soldiers dead and cost the country an estimated $ 2 trillion. At the peak, the number of US troops in Afghanistan once reached 100,000 people in 2011. Currently the number of NATO soldiers still in Afghanistan is about 9,600 people, of which the US has 2,500 soldiers and Germany has 1,100 soldiers./.

Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu affirmed that the country’s military has successfully completed “quick tests”, responded well to “unfavorable” situations and has demonstrated “reliable” defense capabilities. “Of this country. Russian Su-34 fighters at the Morozovsk air base of Russia, near the Ukrainian border on March 27. Satellite photo: Maxar However, Mr. Shoigu still asked to keep the heavy weapons, some 160km from the Ukrainian border, in preparation for another major exercise later this year. On Twitter, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy immediately said it welcomes any steps to reduce Russia’s military presence at its border and alleviate tensions in the Donbass. President Zelensky added that Ukraine is very grateful to the international partners who have supported and sided with this country over the past time. Meanwhile, US State Department spokesman Ned Price said that the country was aware of Russia’s withdrawal announcement, but still had to wait for the actual withdrawal, and affirmed that it would always follow the developments closely. situation. The NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organization assesses Russia’s steps as important and timely. And like the United States, NATO will continue to be concerned about the Russian-Ukraine border situation. Another development that is expected to ease the situation is that Russian President Putin declares his readiness for talks with his Ukrainian counterpart Zelensky in Moscow. In response to Mr. Zelensky’s earlier invitation to meet and the venue is Donbass, the Russian President said: “The question is what will be discussed at this meeting? If we talk about discussing Donbass issues, Ukraine leaders should first meet the separatist leader, and then meet a third country like Russia. If we talk about bilateral relations, we would like to invite and receive the President of Ukraine whenever it is convenient for him in Moscow. Although the Russia-Ukraine summit may not take place soon, but those are also the statements that help cool the current situation, after a series of previous hard statements by the two sides, such as Ukraine is ready for 1 The war comes together with Russia, and Russia will not “indifferent” if the situation worsens … /.

Russian military weapons appeared in Crimea. Photo: ITN With the above decision, the Russian troops reinforced to reach the Ukraine border will be withdrawn to a permanent base deep inside Russian territory from today (April 23) to May 1, with ground forces. will return to bases in Vladikavkaz, Novosibirsk and troops from air force units return to bases in Pskov and Ivanovo. However, Shoigu said Russia would still keep military weapons and equipment at the Pogonovo firing range in the Voronezh region, some 160 kilometers east of the Ukrainian border for other Russian military maneuvers by the end. year 2021. Both NATO and Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky welcomed the step. “The gradual withdrawal of troops from the border between the two countries will cool down tensions. Ukraine remains vigilant, but very welcome any move to reduce its military presence,” the President of Ukraine wrote on Twitter. Since late March 2021, Russia has deployed about 120,000 troops in Crimea and near the Ukrainian border, the highest level since the conflict in eastern Ukraine broke out in 2014, according to NATO reports. Russia did not confirm the increased number of troops, but confirmed that the recent Crimea drills involved 60 warships, more than 10,000 soldiers, about 200 aircraft and 1,200 ground vehicles.

Accordingly, in order to restructure the investment portfolio, Intact Management Co., LTD registered to sell more than 4.62 million TCD shares, equivalent to the ownership ratio of 5.62% of capital. If the transaction is successful, this organization will reduce its ownership in TCD to 0%. Trading is done by matching and / or agreement method, expected time from April 28 to May 27, 2021. On the market, TCD shares were quite bleak when closing this morning on April 23 at the floor price of 13,050 dong / share, down 6.8%. If temporarily calculated at this market price, Intact Management Co., LTD will earn about VND 60.3 billion from the divestment at TCD. On April 29, Tracodi will hold its 2021 annual shareholder meeting to approve this year’s business plan with 2021 consolidated revenue target of 3,203 billion, an increase of 12.3% compared to 2020 and profit after tax. 280 billion, up strongly by 91.3%. In addition, TCD also plans to pay dividends in 2020 at 11% and 2021 at 14%. In which, the Company estimates consolidated revenue is expected in the first quarter of 2021 to reach more than 817 billion, up 69% over the same period. Profit before tax is estimated at 73.99 billion, 3.7 times higher than the same period in 2020. Accordingly, TCD has completed 25.5% of the revenue plan and 21.6% of the expected profit plan in 2021. .

MSCHF’s Satan shoes recently caused controversy when it contained human blood. In addition, the creation of products based on Nike Air Max 97 prototypes caused the company to face lawsuits from American brands. Shoes contain human blood According to the Page Six , Lil Nas X and MSCHF teamed up to release $ 1,018 sneakers. Above the shoes print the scripture Luke 10:18 mentions about Satan being banished from heaven. In addition, the manufacturer revealed that each shoe will have a drop of human blood. The design is created based on the look of the Air Max sneakers. Shoes containing human blood are withdrawn, the buyer gets money back. Photo: GQ. The product is constantly receiving negative comments on the forums. Meanwhile, MSCHF is facing a lawsuit from Nike. The American sportswear brand believes that shoes contain human blood that directly affects reputation. Many people think Nike is a shoe company that makes human blood. Reuters reported that Nike had won on April 1 in a legal battle with MSCHF. Judge Eric Komitee ruled that the bloody shoe company had violated the Nike brand and had to stop all orders. In addition, the company had to recall all sneakers that were sold. Customers who have purchased shoes will be refunded. H&M series of products were recalled In 2019, H&M had to recall 9,000 sets of children’s pajamas because they did not meet the national fire safety standards. Products are sold at H&M stores nationwide and online from July 2018 to May 2019. The US Consumer Product Safety Commission also urged users to immediately stop using the two types of pajamas that were recalled. They can contact the H&M fashion house representative for a full refund and receive a gift card worth 20 USD. Despite being reasonably priced, children’s pajamas have been recalled for failing to meet safety standards. Photo: H&M. In April 2019, the Swedish fashion house recalled 980 sets of children’s bath robes. The product violates safety standards and is not allowed to continue sales. Earlier, in 2013, the Swedish brand recalled feather hats at stores in the US. The product is said to have colorful, unsuitable for local culture. The complainant argued that the traditional costumes of the Indian chiefs were not accessories to wear in nightclubs and dance to the music. Louis Vuitton shirt Insider reported that Louis Vuitton brand received criticism when launching a shirt inspired by the country of Jamaica. The shirt pattern does not match the colors featured on the national flag. The design, called Jamaican Stripe Jumper, is priced at $ 1,366. Japanese cotton woven shirt pattern in green, yellow and red. Many people called for boycotts and demanded that the French brand have a clear answer. Louis Vuitton quickly recalled the entire product and removed the design’s image from the web. The colors on the French fashion house are different from the image of the flag of Jamaica. Photo: Insider. The girl has the talent to make shirts from discarded shoes Nicole McLaughlin is famous for her ability to use recycled materials to make clothes.

The Creator gives Mui Ne many favorable factors to turn this land into the capital of “resort”. About 11 km from Phan Thiet city, the sea cape appears in front of tourists’ poetic landscape with fine sand strip, green coast, curved coconut trees. If you want to enjoy a quiet, private vacation, you can choose one of the resorts below. Sailing Club Resort Mui Ne Characteristics: – The resort is about 12 km from Phan Thiet city and about 17 km from the red sand hill. – Private beach, about a minute walk from the resort. – Outdoor swimming pool – Massage and spa facilities – The on-site restaurant serves Vietnamese and international dishes – Beach bar Evaluate: Kiet: “The resort has an outdoor bathroom. Quiet landscape, lots of green trees. Ancient, rustic but charming furniture”. Antony: “A great getaway to get away from the bustle of the city. Nice rooms and gardens. Friendly staff. Good food. This is not the cheapest place but what you get here is worth the price. The resort is our regular long-term weekend getaway. Chanh: “The resort has a nice beach and swimming pool but a little bit small. The food at the restaurant tastes good. My room has a lot of mosquitoes. The hotel should have sprayed the mosquitoes before guests check in. Parking lot. pretty small for a busy weekend. Serenity by the Sea Characteristics: – The resort is located on the beach, in the center of Mui Ne with a quiet space, a 5-minute walk from Jibe Bar diving center and 500 meters from C2 Sky Kitesurfing Vietnam kitesurfing center. – Outdoor swimming pool – Outdoor activities such as windsurfing, fishing, cycling … – Rooms are fully equipped, tastefully decorated with cream color tones Evaluate: Oanh: “Nice hotel, close to seafood places. European style decor. Sea view location combined with sea-side swimming pool is suitable for taking pictures. Clean and luxurious accommodation. Most of them are. Foreign guests In a quiet residential area, the owner and the service are polite, cute, attentive, professional and kind Reasonable price Reasonable sea so I just go to the beach to walk, not take a bath “. Quynh: “The room is luxurious. The garden has many green trees, just enough to feel fresh. The hotel is close to the sea, so I can hear the waves crashing loudly at night. Due to the influence of the epidemic, around the shop, the shop was closed. Most of them, quite deserted and sad, finding places to eat and seafood is also difficult “. Bamboo Village Beach Resort & Spa Characteristics: – Beach side location – Two swimming pools, on-site restaurant, relaxing spa, reading library, yoga room and fitness center – Free parking – The rooms are surrounded by green gardens, wooden and bamboo furniture – Car rental and laundry services – Serve on the beach – The restaurant specializes in Asian and international cuisine Evaluate: Hoang: “In Ho Chi Minh City, I am tired of the smoke and dust, so my wife and I want to find a place to enjoy the cool nature with little concrete in Mui Ne. It meets all of those needs. The only minus point is the furniture. Breakfast is rich, delicious, but not good to taste. Maybe because my couple’s taste is too difficult. ” Bin: “The staff is good. However, the door lock also uses the key, so it is a bit inconvenient. The main curtain in the room has a wooden bar above that does not match so when pulled hard to close, the wooden bar falls down, fortunately not beating in the beginning “. Victoria Phan Thiet Beach Resort & Spa Characteristics: – Located on the beach, near the fishing village of Phan Thiet. – Quiet accommodation with thatched roof bungalows in traditional Vietnamese style, wooden furniture and silk fabric. Each bungalow has an outdoor courtyard overlooking the garden, pool or sea. The private garden is also fitted with hammocks and outdoor showers. – Large botanical garden with orchid flowers. – Two outdoor swimming pools, a seaside restaurant and a spa center … – Guests can take a cooking class or explore the surroundings with the free off-road bicycle rental service. – The restaurant serves a variety of dishes, including seafood, Vietnamese specialties and international cuisine. Evaluate: Huu: “Breakfast is fine. The waiters from the reception, cleaning the room to the gardener are very attentive. The sea is clean, beautiful and peaceful. The restaurant has a beautiful sea view, but the taste of the food does not leave. many impressions. Deluxe room but not sea view “. Anh: “This place is one of the resort places I like very much. Spacious and airy bungalow space. Decorate in a beautiful, fully equipped and comfortable room. Breakfast is rich and delicious. Staff members are friendly, welcoming, and willing to help. The downside is that there are a few dishes that are not good to taste. The hangers and curtains have been detached, and need to be repaired. “

German soldiers, joining NATO missions in Afghanistan, patrol in the Mazar-i-Sharif area, April 26, 2016. Photo: AFP / VNA

According to the VNA correspondent in Berlin, in his April 16 statement, German Defense Minister Kramp-Karrenbauer emphasized: “If everything goes according to plan, all German forces will leave Afghanistan by mid-August. “. This means German troops will leave Afghanistan by 9/11.

According to Minister Kramp-Karrenbauer, with the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan, the deployment of German troops in the country ended “after nearly 20 years for the most lost and heavy duty in German military history”. She emphasized that the primary goal is to bring all soldiers, civilian personnel and international teammates back to their homeland healthy and safe. In addition to the US forces, there are about 7,000 foreign soldiers deployed in Afghanistan, including about 1,300 German soldiers.

Earlier on April 14, the NATO Council decided to join the US to begin withdrawing troops from Afghanistan from May 1. According to US President Joe Biden, the withdrawal lasted until September 11, the 20-year period of terrorist attacks on the twin towers of the World Trade Center in New York and the ministry. Defense of the US in Washington, the capital, the reason for the US to launch the war later in Afghanistan.

At a previous conversation between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and US President Biden, the two sides agreed to cooperate regarding NATO’s military presence in Afghanistan. According to German government spokesman Steffen Seibert, the German and American leaders emphasized the importance of close coordination and cooperation as well as continued political commitment to the waning Southeast Asian nation. demolition after decades of war.

Despite the planned withdrawal, the United Nations (UN) still wants to continue its political and humanitarian mission in Afghanistan. United Nations spokesman Stéphane Dujarric stressed: “We will study the situation further, but our work in Afghanistan will continue. It is clear that the withdrawal of NATO and the US forces will have an overall impact on the country, he said. According to him, the UN has a long presence in Afghanistan, working in the field of humanitarian development. The United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA) consists of about 1,200 personnel, most of whom are Afghan citizens, and does not include a peacekeeping force.

US President Joe Biden has followed this policy with the announcement that Washington will begin on time the final phase of the withdrawal process and will be completed by 9/11/2021, 20 years after the terrorist attack. horrifying in America, sparking war is arguably the longest in American history.

US soldiers are deployed in Dwyer, Helmand province, Afghanistan. Photo: AFP / VNA

The official announcement by US President Joe Biden on the route to withdraw troops from Afghanistan can be seen as one of the indicators of Wahisngton’s strong determination to reduce its military presence in Afghanistan. The US has also agreed with allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) on this issue. The foreign ministers of Foreign Affairs and Defense 30 NATO member countries agreed to withdraw all troops from Afghanistan according to the roadmap announced by the US, and the foreign ministers of the United States, UK, France and Germany met in Brussels (Belgium). on the issue of Afghanistan after the US announcement, showing that US allies in Europe support and are willing to cooperate in the plan to withdraw troops from the South Asian nation.

Analysts say that the US’s implementation of the withdrawal plan under the agreement with the Taliban could have many positive effects. On the one hand, the withdrawal of US troops will motivate the Taliban to be more serious in fulfilling its commitments. So far, the Taliban show no signs of ending violence in Afghanistan, and in March rejected Afghan President Ashraf Ghani’s proposal to hold elections this year and warned of further action. against foreign troops if foreign forces do not withdraw from the country by the 1/5 deadline. This shows that as long as the US military is still present in Afghanistan, the peace process will have little chance of accelerating. The withdrawal of US troops is expected to break the deadlock and force the Taliban to fulfill its commitments.

Former US military officials also argue that postponing the withdrawal risks the Taliban continuing to carry out attacks on US and coalition forces, possibly escalating violence and conflict in Afghanistan. At that time, the US will be more and more “bogged down” in this war.

In addition, for the US, the decision to withdraw will basically bring many benefits, both economically, politically and diplomatically. Economically, the US will save a significant amount of budget to protect security in Afghanistan. The US currently spends about $ 4 billion a year to maintain the Afghan National Security Force against the remnants of al-Qaeda remnants in the country. Preliminaryly, the US has spent $ 1 trillion on Afghanistan since its first military involvement in the country following the 9/11 terrorist attacks on America.

Politically, the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan will show the American people that Mr. Biden has upheld his pledge during the 2020 campaign. The war in Afghanistan has left more than 2,400 US servicemen dead, more 20,700 people were injured and cost the country a huge budget estimated at $ 2 trillion, but these losses have not yet led Afghanistan to the path of political stability. Therefore, the withdrawal will minimize the losses to the US military in Afghanistan.

Experts say that if he acts with a foresight, President Biden could use the end of the war in Afghanistan as an opportunity to begin the process of “restructuring” the way the two main parties in the US next. compete with each other on national security and defense issues. It would be harder for Republicans to oppose Mr. Biden’s withdrawal strategy if it is seen as something that bears the mark of former President Trump – who remains the most powerful figure in the Republican party.

In terms of security, the Biden administration’s move will contribute to enhancing the role of the Afghan government in maintaining security in the country. In fact, Afghan President Ashraf Ghani has noted that the country’s armed forces are “fully capable” of defending Afghanistan.

However, peace in Afghanistan will face significant challenges. Even within the Biden administration, many opinions are still concerned about security risks for Afghanistan if the US reduces its military presence there. In particular, Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) William Burns noted that America’s ability to gather intelligence and act against threats will decline as US troops leave Afghanistan. Burns’ assessment is based on the long-standing presence of elements from terrorist organizations such as al-Qaeda or self-proclaimed “Islamic State” (IS) in Afghanistan.

The CIA Director’s warning reflects the concern of some experts that the US withdrawal of all its troops from Afghanistan risks creating a void allowing terrorist organizations, especially al-Qaeda, to come back again. Since the US launched its war on the Taliban 20 years ago, although it has weakened in many ways, it will still pose significant security challenges for Afghanistan.

The Taliban agreeing to sever ties with terrorist organizations, including al-Qaeda, as well as its commitment to prevent al-Qaeda from operating in Afghanistan, is a prerequisite to a peace deal. with the United States in 2020. However, the fact that al-Qaeda has maintained a complicated relationship with the Taliban has raised doubts about whether the Taliban could completely end its relationship with this notorious terrorist organization. , as well as the real Taliban’s intentions of these commitments.

Over the past 20 years, the United States has invested significantly in counterterrorism and intelligence gathering capabilities in Afghanistan. However, US officials concede that once the military has withdrawn, gathering intelligence will be much more difficult. Stemming from that fact, an erroneous US miscalculation of when to withdraw would create an opportunity for al-Qaeda to rise again in Afghanistan, to re-establish bases, from which to launch terrorist attacks. Future.

After the US withdrawal, to continue assisting Afghanistan in maintaining security, the long-term solution for the US is to find a way that allows all political actors to act together with Afghanistan. The United Nations (UN) has also announced it will maintain its political and humanitarian mission in Afghanistan, even after the US and NATO withdraw their troops from the country.

In fact, the peace process in Afghanistan is now a priority promoted by the international community, as increased violence in this conflict-plunged country is killing many civilians and inflicting love. a serious humanitarian and security crisis. According to the United Nations Assistance Mission to Afghanistan (UNAMA), as many as 8,820 civilians perished from conflict in Afghanistan in 2020. Afghanistan is also facing a severe humanitarian crisis, with more than 16.9 million people, more than a third of the population, are facing urgent food insecurity.

In that context, many optimistic opinions that the withdrawal of US and NATO forces from Afghanistan could open a narrow gap towards a new prospect of peace-building in this South Asian country in the near future. However, the opportunity to slip through the “narrow gap” to peace in Afghanistan is still very fragile because there are many factors that dominate, including the building of trust between the parties in Afghanistan as well as the problem. conflicts of interest of related countries in the region.

Conference scene – Photo: Phu Khanh

According to the Hanoi People’s Committee, over the past years, Hanoi has been drastic in the leadership and direction of anti-corruption; focus on effective implementation of 5 groups of measures on anti-corruption. According to the reports of the units, from 2009 to June 2020, through the internal self-inspection, no corruption cases have been detected and handled.

From June 1, 2009 to June 1, 2020, inspection units across the city held 3,136 inspections, and concluded 3,078 inspections. Through inspection, found wrongdoings of over 3,597 billion VND, proposed withdrawing and remitting the state budget over 2,380 billion VND, other proposals were over 1,185 billion VND; proposing to recover over 2,000 ha of land, administratively handle 523 collectives and 579 individuals; administrative sanction over 375 billion VND; transfer investigation agency 57 cases.

At the same time, the city’s administrative agencies received 237,109 turns of citizens; receiving and processing 230,960 applications of all kinds (45,988 complaints, 23,300 denunciations, petitions, reflecting 161,672 petitions); accept and settle 18,160 / 18,319 complaints and 6,612 / 6,647 denunciations under their jurisdiction.

Through settlement of complaints and denunciations, they have proposed to recover 22.5 billion VND and 17.5 hectares of land; proposing to return benefits to citizens 43.8 billion VND and 3.7 ha of land; proposing adjustment of 109 compensation plans, support for site clearance; additional sale of 8 resettlement houses, revocation and modification of 31 certificates of land use rights; administrative handling of 229 collectives and 389 individuals; transfer to investigation agency for 30 cases

Regarding the results of the investigation, prosecution and trial of corruption cases, the City Police accepted the investigation: 256 cases / 627 defendants (of which, prosecution: 240 cases / 610 defendants). Resolved: 221 cases / 601 accused (Suspension of investigation: 9 cases / 13 suspects; Suspension of investigation: 6 cases / 10 defendants; At the end of the investigation, the Procuracy proposes prosecution: 206 cases / 578 accused). Currently investigating 35 cases / 26 defendants.

The City People’s Procuracy accepted 207 cases / 579 defendants. Prosecution, court transfer: 204 cases / 568 defendants. Suspension: 3 cases / 11 accused.

City People’s Court has tried at first instance 352 cases / 1059 defendants; resolution: 342 cases / 1023 defendants (including: trial of 265 cases of 777 defendants, return of documents for additional investigation of 77 cases of 246 defendants); are dealing with 10 cases of 36 defendants. The number of assets lost in the trialed corruption cases was over 15,687 billion VND …

However, according to the People’s Committee of Hanoi, forecasts of corruption in the area will still develop complicatedly and potentially in many areas such as credit, banking; land management and use, land clearance; construction investment; finance, tax … with increasingly complex nature; more sophisticated tricks; scope and field are increasingly wide.

In particular, there is still public opinion about the harassment situation of a part of cadres and civil servants in the performance of public duties and duties. Some corruption cases have been discovered in the health sector, the implementation of the meritocracy policy has caused public frustration; Interestingly group corruption has emerged in some areas …

Speaking at the conference, Mr. Nguyen Trong Dong, Vice Chairman of Hanoi City People’s Committee, said that anti-corruption is the responsibility of the entire political system, an important, urgent, long-term, and frequent during the socio-economic development. It is necessary to continue to improve institutions, mechanisms, policies and laws in all fields, eliminate the “ask – give” situation to limit corruption. Along with that, improving the effectiveness and efficiency of state management in areas prone to negative issues such as financial management, construction investment, public procurement, land management, construction order management … At the same time, strengthen inspection, examination and audit; strictly and promptly handle acts of corruption, thoroughly recover the property of the State, collectives and individuals that are appropriated and lost.

CIA director William Burns is concerned about losing intelligence when the US withdraws its troops from Afghanista. Photo: Reuters

According to Reuters (UK), at the hearing before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Mr. William Burns highlighted the important risk inherent in the decision of President Joe Biden, to withdraw all remaining forces. of the United States in Afghanistan, despite the existence of al-Qaeda and Islamic State militants.

“By the time US troops withdraw from Afghanistan, the US government’s ability to gather information and act on threats will decline. It’s the truth, ”said Burns, a veteran US deputy foreign minister, who took over as CIA director last month.

However, the head of the CIA also added that the US government is likely to keep some parts after the withdrawal, to help make intelligence predictions and resist efforts to restore the team. al-Qaeda terrorist organization.

Mr. Burns’ warning reflects the concerns of many experts that the withdrawal will significantly less secure US intelligence officers, limiting their ability to gather information in a timely manner.

“In the broader perspective, surveillance for US threats will be significantly reduced so that preventive measures can be taken. The Washington administration will no longer be able to cooperate directly with the Afghan security forces, ”said Lisa Curtis, a former White House top advisor to Afghanistan during the former Trump administration.

Ms. Curtis also questioned which US anti-terrorist forces would be relocated outside of Afghanistan, citing “historical hardship” that had placed American forces in “the most appropriate locations. “is Pakistan and Uzbekistan.

American soldiers step out of bases in Uruzgan province, Afghanistan. Photo: Reuters

Meanwhile, President Joe Biden said the US will still monitor terrorist threats, reorganize its counterterrorism forces and retain substantial assets in the region to respond to threats from Afghanistan after withdrawal.

Marc Polymeropoulos, a former top CIA officer who served in Afghanistan, said intelligence agencies often rely on the US military for critical assistance such as security and medical evacuation. He worries if US troops withdraw from here, how the intelligence community will stay.

Previously, President Joe Biden announced that he would withdraw the last 2,500 US troops from Afghanistan before 9/11, the 20th anniversary of al Qaeda’s terrorist attack on the US and usher in the country’s longest war.

President Biden’s decision shows that the US military presence is no longer decisive in achieving lasting peace in Afghanistan, a core assumption that the Pentagon uses as a foundation for military deployment. American team here.

A UN report in January said there are still up to 500 al Qaeda terrorist fighters in Afghanistan. At the same time, the Taliban are also maintaining a close relationship with this terrorist organization. However, the Taliban denied the allegation and claimed that no al-Qaeda members remained active in Afghanistan.

Australian troops and local forces in Afghanistan. Source: Australian Department of Defense

Since the US launched the war in Afghanistan to defeat the Taliban, along with the US and its allies, Australia has sent more than 39,000 troops to the country to join the war, of which 41 soldiers were killed.

Starting two years ago, when Australia had 1,500 troops, the country began the process of withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan to the current 80 soldiers.

Although from September 2021 there will be no Australian military presence in Afghanistan, Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Australia continues to support the peace process in this country.

“Australia continues to support peace negotiations between the Australian government and the Taliban. We encourage both sides to join the peace process in which many Australians have died for it. While reducing the military’s contribution to this process, we continue to support Afghanistan’s stability and development through our bilateral partnership programs as well as through coordination with other countries ” said Mr. Morrison.

Many Afghan women are worried about the news of the US withdrawal from the country. (Source: Guardian)

US officials said on April 13 that President Joe Biden plans to withdraw 2,500 of the country’s remaining soldiers from Afghanistan by 9/11, a 20-year milestone since the date of the terrorist attacks. father al Qaeda in America, triggering the longest war ever for Washington.

The obsession cannot go to school

According to the sheet Guardian, many girls are enjoying the joy of going to school, comfortably communicating with friends who are deeply frustrated to learn that the Americans are leaving and that the Taliban may return soon.

Basireh Heydari, a student at Herat University, said: “The Americans are leaving. We have bad days ahead with the Taliban. I’m worried that they won’t let me out of the house, let alone what I’m doing right now.

For generations, Afghan girls and women have not enjoyed the simple happiness of going to school. Most of Heydari’s mother-generation women were banned from school. And Heydari and her friends fear they are taking the final exam in their life.

Heydari confided: “I have only one wish, that is to complete my studies and of course work. But with the Taliban strengthening, I don’t think I will achieve my dream.

Although full of worries, Heydari also hopes to have another choice. For example, if the Taliban did not allow her to go to school with male students, they would be willing to take women’s classes.

But Salma Ehrari, an economics student, is skeptical: “The Taliban are using technology, have a Twitter account but they have the same thoughts as 20 years ago. I won’t be able to go to school ”.

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani on April 14 said the country’s forces “have enough capacity” to defend the country. The statement came after US President Joe Biden decided to withdraw his troops from Afghanistan before 9/11/2021.

In areas where the Taliban are gaining control, the situation is even worse. The reporter Atifa Alizadeh is being asked to temporarily quit her job due to safety concerns.

At least eight journalists have been killed in the country in the past six months, as part of a wave of attacks targeting media workers and activists.

Basireh Safa Theri, a social activist who was lucky enough to go to school after the fall of the Taliban. She is closely monitoring negotiations between the national government and the Taliban after international forces have left. However, the Afghan peace process is still at a standstill as negotiations between the Afghan government and the Taliban in the Qatar capital, Doha, stall.

“They are negotiating every day but unfortunately there is no word about women’s education. They just talk about power ”.

America failed, Taliban prevailed?

Afghans fear that as the US and its allies withdraw from Afghanistan, tensions between the national government and the Taliban will intensify.

According to UN statistics, violence against civilians, especially women and children, has not declined in the past year. The Taliban’s control in Afghanistan is seen to be greater than at any time in the past two decades, raising doubts about the ambiguous effectiveness of the continued foreign military presence in the country.

On April 14, Director of the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) William Burns told the US Senate Intelligence Committee: “When the US military withdraws, the ability to collect (intelligence) and operate US action against threats will diminish. That is simply the truth. “

According to analysis of the sheet National Interest, with the US announcing its withdrawal, the United States finally conceded defeat in its longest war and surrendered to the Taliban rebels.

It is argued that the Taliban had the upper hand in this persistent war. They think the Taliban have achieved exactly what they want: the moment the last US troops leave Afghanistan, nothing will stop the Taliban from taking over the country, a goal that forces This has been fighting since being taken down in 2001.

This is a worrying development, especially when it is realized that recently the Afghan government has only controlled about 30% of the country’s territory (down sharply from 50% in 2018), while the The remaining land is still disputed and is likely to be appropriated.

That is a sign that the Afghan government is losing control of the country and the Taliban are reviving.

Therefore, it is quite easy to explain why Heydari and many of her friends are so confused about the way ahead.

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Chairman of Quang Binh Provincial People’s Committee Tran Thang chaired the meeting with relevant departments.

According to the report of the People’s Committee of Quang Binh province, in the period 2016 – 2019, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment advised the Provincial People’s Committee to decide on land acquisition of 17 projects with a total land area of ​​606,517 square meters.

Currently, there are 12 projects in the province that are leasing land to implement in highly profitable locations but behind schedule; 39 projects have been granted investment policy decisions but implemented slowly compared with the approval decisions, of which 33 projects had been granted investment policy decisions before 2019; Out of a total of 37 commercial housing projects, in urban areas, there are 11 projects that are behind in construction progress compared to the time limit for implementation of technical infrastructure. Particularly in industrial zones and economic zones, there are 6 projects that are behind schedule.

Accordingly, the main cause of the slow progress of the projects is due to difficulties and problems related to the field of land, land clearance compensation, land valuation. In addition, many projects are affected by epidemics and natural disasters, delayed in implementing legal procedures, complying with tax obligations, lack of investment capital …

At the meeting, representatives of departments and agencies discussed and gave some directions to be implemented in resolutely handling delayed projects, especially projects that violate legal regulations and commitments. associated with the province.

At the meeting, Chairman of Quang Binh Provincial People’s Committee Tran Thang emphasized that, over the past time, although the province has created very favorable conditions, there are still quite a few projects behind schedule, especially projects with slow progress. for a very long time; Although there are many objective and subjective reasons leading to this situation, the delay in progress has greatly affected the results of investment in the province, causing waste of land resources …

To speed up the progress of projects, Chairman of Quang Binh Provincial People’s Committee requested:

For projects that are behind schedule due to problems in site clearance, problems with legal procedures or other objective reasons and do not owe financial obligations to the State, assigned to departments, sectors, Relevant localities continue to monitor and urge investors to implement; promptly guide and remove difficulties and problems for investors. People’s Committees of districts, towns and cities with investment projects in the area actively coordinate with investors to support and remove difficulties and problems in site clearance to implement projects.

Regarding projects that have leased land but have been behind schedule for many years that are not in the category of land use extension or beyond the schedule extension, financial obligations have not been fulfilled to the State, Chairman of Quang Binh Provincial People’s Committee assigns the Department Natural Resources and Environment shall assume the prime responsibility for, and coordinate with the Department of Planning and Investment, the Provincial Tax Department, relevant departments, branches and localities in reviewing the progress of projects; work with investors and request a commitment to project implementation progress; advise the Provincial People’s Committee to recover land for projects if they do not implement, fail to fulfill tax obligations according to the provisions of the Land Law.

For projects that are behind schedule but still in progress adjustment according to the Law on Investment 2020, the Department of Planning and Investment is assigned to assume the prime responsibility and coordinate with relevant departments, branches and localities in checking inspect and supervise the implementation progress; urge investors to speed up project implementation; urge the implementation of deposit investment in accordance with regulations.

In addition, the Chairman of Quang Binh Provincial People’s Committee also assigned the Department of Planning and Investment to coordinate with the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, relevant departments, sectors and localities to advise the provincial People’s Committee to establish a review team for slow projects degree to direct implementation; Concerned departments and branches shall focus on directing to organize a specific review of each group and each type of project; classify specific project groups to advise the Provincial People’s Committee to consider and report to consult the Standing Committee of the Provincial Party Committee to handle each specific project according to regulations, especially some large projects, major projects. projects with a high commercial advantage position, projects that are of interest to the voters and the people.

This decision is made in the context of the deadline to withdraw troops under the peace agreement that the Trump administration signed with the Taliban last year is about to take effect on May 1 here. A senior Biden administration official told the AP news agency that the September withdrawal deadline was appropriate and would not be affected by domestic security conditions.

Although President Biden’s decision to keep US troops in Afghanistan for four more months than originally planned, it will ultimately end a two-decade war that has left more than 2,200 soldiers. The United States was killed, 20,000 people injured and it cost about $ 1 trillion.

The purpose of President Joe Biden’s 9/11 selection is to highlight the reason why the United States is pouring troops into Afghanistan: to prevent al-Qaeda from turning the West Asian nation into a springboard to attack America. . Photo: AP

Military officials and commanders have once made harsh protests about the Trump administration’s May 1 deadline, saying that the US withdrawal should be based on field security conditions in Afghanistan, including: including Taliban attacks.

White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Mr. Biden had taken a position on “the next steps to take in Afghanistan, including the plan and timing of the withdrawal”.

Ms Psaki did not provide details, but said President Biden “was consistent in the view that there would not be a military solution in Afghanistan, and that the US military has been there for too long.”

Mr. Biden will also visit Arlington National Cemetery “to pay homage to the brave men and women who have died in Afghanistan.”

According to the Biden administration’s withdrawal plan, the only US force that will remain in Afghanistan is the security force protecting the diplomatic mission. There is no exact figure on the total number of US troops in Afghanistan, but some senior officials have tacitly admitted that the actual number is more than 2,500 people, which will include special operations forces with secret missions. secret or anti-terrorism, intelligence agents.

The timeline set by President Biden will allow the US to proceed with a safer and more orderly withdrawal, with the coordination of NATO allies.

However, it is not excluded that the Taliban will retaliate against US forces in Afghanistan. This could become the risk of escalating tensions again, as well as stemming from further political divisions in the US since the country sank into the “endless war” in Afghanistan.

Mixed reaction

Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said: “The withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan is a serious mistake. It is avoidance when faced with an enemy that has not been destroyed and the surrender of American leadership.

Republican Senator Jim Inhofe also rated it as a “reckless and dangerous decision.”

The majority of Democrats support this decision of President Biden. Sen. Jack Reed said the May 1 deadline for former President Donald Trump limited Mr. Biden’s options.

“The United States also has important interests in combating possible terrorist attacks in this region, but other hotspots should also be considered,” Reed said.

Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine said that US military forces in Afghanistan should be returned home and the US must focus on rebuilding national security in the face of more pressing challenges.

Speaking to TIME magazine, Mr. David Sedney – a former Pentagon official under President Barack Obama, called this a “foolish strategy, a humanitarian disaster and worthy of moral condemnation.” virtue.

An Afghan official said the US administration’s decision to unconditionally withdraw troops was a shock to the Ashraf Ghani administration, as well as causing the Kabul government to lose its leveraged negotiating card with the Taliban. .

According to the Washington Post, the decision to unconditionally withdraw troops after a series of short but unsuccessful diplomatic efforts has raised concerns.

“This move will likely reverse the economic, political – social progress that the US has fought to protect during the past two decades in Afghanistan,” according to the editorial board of the Washington Post. “This is the tragedy for the 39 million people of the West Asian nation when the US chooses to give up the people here who once hoped to build a democracy, guaranteeing basic human rights”.

In addition, the withdrawal of all US military forces will likely allow al-Qaeda to restore its bases in Afghanistan.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahed told the Associated Press that the force is waiting for official announcement from the US administration to give a suitable response. The Taliban had previously issued warnings of “consequences” if the US extended its withdrawal period on May 1.

In a February 2020 deal with the administration of former US President Donald Trump, the Taliban agreed to stop the attacks and hold peace talks with the Afghan government, in exchange for US commitment. on full withdrawal by May 2021.

Over the past year, US military commanders and defense officials have said that attacks on the country’s military have largely ended, but Taliban’s attacks on Afghan people have increased.

They argue that the Taliban have failed to meet the conditions of the peace deal by continuing to attack people and have not completely severed ties with al-Qaeda and other extremist groups.

When he took office earlier this year, Mr. Biden was well aware of the upcoming withdrawal deadline and consulted with defense security advisers and his allies.

In recent weeks, US President Joe Biden’s views have become clearer. “It will be very difficult to meet the May 1 deadline,” he said in March. “If the US withdraws its troops, it will be done safely and in an orderly manner.”

As expected, today (April 14), the administration of President Joe Biden will announce plans to withdraw all US forces stationed in Afghanistan in stages and end before September 11, full 20 years. after the horrible terror that started the war in Afghanistan.

Accordingly, thousands of US troops will continue to be stationed in Afghanistan after May 1, the deadline that former President Donald Trump’s administration has agreed with the Taliban. There are now 2,500 US troops stationed in Afghanistan, though the difference in fact could be as high as 1,000. The coalition in Afghanistan also has the presence of more than 7,000 troops, mainly NATO troops.

The administration of President Joe Biden is expected to announce plans to withdraw all forces from Afghanistan before 9/11/2021. (Source: EPA)

The above decision was made in the context of the unsuccessful peace negotiations. An unnamed US official revealed that the announcement of the plan was necessary because if the US did not make a clear roadmap of the May 1 deadline, Washington would have to fight the Taliban again.

For Joe Biden, this clearly does not serve the national interest of the US administration.

However, while withdrawing troops from Afghanistan will help the Americans end their presence in Afghanistan after two decades and help Mr. Biden score in the eyes of voters, it could also be a step backwards to Joe Biden’s foreign affairs.

first, this decision will go against what Mr. Joe Biden committed before becoming President. He once thought that Washington needed to maintain an anti-terrorist force in Afghanistan to ensure that Islamic extremist groups like Al-Qaeda would not be able to attack the United States.

However, his views changed after only two months in office. On March 17, interviewed by radio station ABC News, President Biden admitted having “difficulty” in withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan before May 1 under the agreement of his predecessor.

Now, the plan to withdraw troops is becoming clear, but the promise of anti-terrorist forces in the South Asian country has yet to be fulfilled.

Monday, the withdrawal of all US forces from Afghanistan leaves a great void for the Islamic extremist forces.

Speaking before the National Security Committee of the Afghan Parliament, National Intelligence Director Ahmad Zia Saraj said the number of Taliban attacks had increased by 24% since the peace agreement with the United States in February 2020. , with a total of 20,600 targeted attacks and bombings of all kinds.

According to him, this figure shows that the Taliban are not showing any change in Turkish ideology and the upcoming peace conference in Turkey may not yield any results.

Tuesday, the civil administration proved ineffective in ensuring security and political stability for development. On April 12, Afghanistan recorded 122 new cases of Covid-19, bringing the total number to 57,364 cases.

However, it should be remembered that the Covid-19 testing procedure in this country is limited and the actual number of cases may be much higher, while the health system is gradually overloading.

According to the World Bank, Afghanistan’s economy declines by 1.9% in 2020. Food prices increase rapidly because Covid-19, sometimes up to 17% in April 2020 alone, while tax revenue decreased by 7 , 6%.

Meanwhile, Afghanistan’s economic growth in 2021 is expected to reach 1%, but only possible if foreign aid and security are secured, two factors increasingly uncertain with Kabul’s governance capabilities. and after the withdrawal of US President Joe Biden’s administration.

Because of that, Washington may end its presence in the South Asian country after two decades and help Biden score points with voters, but the price will be political stability and security of Afghanistan.

According to Reuters, Mr. Biden decided to withdraw his troops from Afghanistan before 9/11/2021, exactly 20 years after the terrorist attack by Al-Qaeda sparked the prolonged war of the US and its NATO ally in the country. This southwest Asia.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin officially announced the decision to allies in the NATO bloc in Brussels during the meeting on April 14.

“After careful policy review, President Biden decided to withdraw the remaining number of troops in Afghanistan and eventually end the US war after 20 years,” said a State Department official.

US forces in Afghanistan.

Thus, this new decision shows that the previous withdrawal plan (May 1), which was signed by the administration of former President Donald Trump with the Taliban, could not be implemented. In response, a Taliban spokesman warned there would be consequences if the United States did not comply with the said deadline.

The Taliban are said to have been largely in compliance with their promise not to attack troops from the United States and other countries since the deal was signed, but stressed that things will change as the US pulls back from 9/11.

The Afghan peace process has already fallen to a standstill as peace talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban forces in the Qatar capital, Doha, stalled.

The US advocates to promote peace negotiations between the governments of Afghanistan and the Taliban before the last 2,500 troops of the country’s army must leave Afghanistan.

Washington wants the Afghan and Taliban governments to strike some power-sharing arrangements. Recently, the Taliban rejected the proposal of Afghan President Ashraf Ghani to hold elections this year.

Taliban spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said the process had pushed the nation on the brink of crisis. Any decisions regarding Afghanistan’s future need to be reached in bilateral negotiations.

Assessing the decision to withdraw all US forces from Afghanistan on September 11, experts said that this decision will put NATO in a difficult position.

When the US administration under President Trump decided to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by May 1 deadline, NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned that Afghanistan was in danger of becoming a defeated IS base. Syria and Iraq.

Although admitting that NATO has been fighting in Afghanistan for too long, Stoltenberg said that it is not time to leave, while the withdrawal needs the coordination of the parties. American forces make up a small number of NATO troops in Afghanistan, but the alliance is heavily dependent on the United States for air transport, logistics and support.

The US withdrawal also raises questions about the possibility of the remaining countries pulling out. NATO began operating there in 2003, two years after the US-led coalition came to deal with the Taliban following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

But it is hard to say that NATO has fulfilled its original goal of “ensuring that it will never be a safe haven for international terrorists”. In the future, the continued stay of NATO will also face many difficulties, while withdrawal is undesirable by many parties, when the goal is not reached and the risk of terrorism will become even more haunted.

German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas has rejected the withdrawal of foreign troops from Afghanistan before ending talks between the Afghan government and the Taliban. Maas also criticized the early US unilateral withdrawal of troops from the South Asian country that could jeopardize peace negotiations.

Considering that peace negotiations are very complicated and cannot be ended as scheduled, Minister Heiko Maas stated: “If the US withdraws its forces while other NATO allies cannot take over security in in the short term, the situation will become extremely volatile. “

On April 14, The Guardian quoted US President Joe Biden officials as saying that the withdrawal would begin before May 1-5. These officials stressed the US sending of troops into Afghanistan to “enforce justice against those who caused the September 11, 2001 attacks, to prevent terrorists from trying to make Afghanistan a safe haven.” and that goal “was achieved a few years ago”. “We evaluate the current Afghanistan threat to the United States as manageable without the need for Washington to maintain a military presence or maintain war with the Taliban here,” one American officials stressed. On the same day, German Defense Minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer said that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will join the United States with the withdrawal of all troops from Afghanistan next September, because “we always say they I will come together and leave together ”.

US soldiers in Afghanistan Photo: Reuters.

According to the AP, the above decision also means that the US will not meet the deadline for the withdrawal of all troops from Afghanistan on May 1-5 under the peace agreement that the former administration of President Donald Trump had. signed with the Taliban last February. The Taliban have warned that they will resume hostile actions against foreign forces in Afghanistan if Washington does not withdraw as agreed.

In fact, although Mr. Biden once committed to withdraw US troops from Afghanistan when running for the presidency, the White House boss himself admitted that withdrawing by a deadline of May 1-5 was “very difficult”. A US official confirmed, on September 11, 2021, would be “the absolute deadline” and would not be affected by the security situation in Afghanistan, because “conditional withdrawal of troops means staying in Afghanistan forever.” far away ”. AP said that “absolute deadline” shows the determination of the US administration to end the longest war in American history. The costly and costly war in Afghanistan has left more than 2,200 US soldiers dead, 20,000 injured and costing more than $ 1 trillion.

US intelligence agencies have warned the Biden administration about the danger that the Taliban could control much of Afghanistan within the next two to three years, if Washington withdraws all troops from the southwest Asian country. Along with that, this will facilitate the rise of al-Qaeda terrorist network in Afghanistan. According to The Guardian, the Biden administration’s plan to withdraw troops from Afghanistan immediately met with opposition from many MPs from both Democrats and Republicans. Sen. Mitch McConnell of the Republican Party said that foreign terrorists will not leave America “just because our politicians are tired of fighting them.” Mr. McConnell asked President Biden to explain to the American people “why giving up allies and withdrawing in the face of the Taliban makes America safer”. Meanwhile, according to Sen. Jeanne Shaheen of the Democratic Party, the withdrawal “undermines our commitment to the Afghan people, especially Afghan women”. “I urge the Biden administration to do its best from now to September to protect progress has been made, as well as to assist our partners in forming a transitional government,” said Thuong. MP Shaheen wrote on the social networking site Twitter.

Since Washington signed a peace deal with the Taliban, the number of US troops stationed in Afghanistan has dropped from 12,000 to 2,500, according to the Pentagon. However, The New York Times quoted US officials as confirming the number of US troops currently stationed in Afghanistan was 3,500.

On September 11, 2001, al Qaeda terrorists kidnapped four civilian planes and flew them into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and a field in Pennsylvania. The 9/11 terrorist attacks left nearly 3,000 people dead. (Source: Reuters)

In October 2001, U.S. President George W. Bush announced the launch of a “war on terror” targeting al Qaeda and Osama bin Laden, who was supported by the Taliban administration in Afghanistan and provided shelter. Pictured: The Humvee of U.S. Marines throws dust as it passes through a group of light armored vehicles while patrolling from a Navy base in southern Afghanistan, December 2, 2001. (Source: Reuters)

In early November 2001, a small group of U.S. special forces soldiers were deployed to Afghanistan to fight alongside the Northern Coalition, an army formed primarily by guerrilla gunmen and government troops ousted by the Taliban in 1996. Pictured: William Olas Bee, a U.S. Marine from the 24th Marine Expeditionary Unit, fights the Taliban during a shooting near Garmsir in Afghanistan’s Helmand province, May 18, 2008. (Source: Reuters)

In December 2001, Taliban forces were knocked out of their strongholds in Kandahar. The caves in Tora Boca, southeast of Kabul, which is believed to be Bin Laden’s shelter, have been bombed by US B-52s over the course of two weeks. The Taliban collapsed, but Bin Laden escaped with Mullah Omar , the leader of the Taliban. Pictured: Capt. Melvin Cabebe of the U.S. Army’s 1st-320th Field Artillery Regiment stands near a burning M-ATV armored vehicle after it struck a homemade explosive device (IED) near the Arghandab Valley, north of Kandahar, July 23, 2010. (Source: Reuters)

A Stryker armoured vehicle of the U.S. Army’s 5th Stryker Brigade fires a mortar during a night patrol in Kandahar, April 27, 2010. (Source: Reuters)

On May 2, 2011, the U.S. military conducted a raid and killed Al Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden in a village in Pakistan, marking a turning point in the war in Afghanistan. President Obama hailed the victory as “the most important result of the U.S. effort against Al Qaeda.” But violence in Afghanistan continues. Pictured: U.S. army soldiers fire artillery from a base in Panjwai district, southern Afghanistan’s Kandahar province, June 12, 2011. (Source: Reuters)

Two nearly 227 kg bombs explode at a fighting site with the Taliban Kamdesh, in Nuristan Province, Afghanistan, June 11, 2012. (Source: Reuters)

U.S. soldiers detonate a roadside bomb set up by Taliban gunmen near the town of Walli in Paktika province, near the border with Pakistan, November 4, 2012. (Source: Reuters)

Paratroopers of the Chosen Company of the 3rd Battalion, 509th Infantry on CH-47 Chinook helicopters, begin their offensive mission in Herrera, Paktiya Province of Afghanistan, July 15, 2012. (Source: Reuters)

U.S. Marines take prisoners to detention centers at Kandahar International Airport. (Source: Reuters)

A group of men are detained on suspicion of operating for the Taliban in Kuhak village, Arghandab district, north of Kandahar on July 9, 2010. (Source: Reuters)

After the fighting is a moment of rest and resuscitation. Pictured: An American soldier rests after a night patrol near the Honaker Miracle camp in the Pesh valley of Kunar province, Afghanistan. (Source: Reuters)

The war also inevitably casualties. Pictured: Members of the U.S. Navy shelter comrades injured by an explosion on a helicopter in Kandahar province, southern Afghanistan, October 2, 2010. (Source: Reuters)

A U.S. army officer tries to save the life of a Marine wounded in an IED explosion near the town of Marjah in Helmand province, August 22, 2010. (Source: Reuters)

U.S. Army soldiers of the NATO-led International Security Assistance Force (ISAF), light candles in prayer during Christmas Eve at Bagram Airport, north of Kabul, December 24, 2014. (Source: Reuters)

U.S. Marine Chris Sanderson, 24, from Flemington, New Jersey tries to protect an Afghan man and his child after Taliban militants opened fire in the town of Marjah, Nad Ali district, Helmand province, February 13, 2010. (Source: Reuters)

Between mid-2013 and the end of 2014, U.S. President Barack Obama withdrew nearly 34,000 U.S. troops from Afghanistan and announced the official end of the war.Rammed U.S. combat operations in the country on December 28, 2014. However, attacks still occur. U.S. soldiers take care of wounded comrades at the site of an explosion in Kabul, Afghanistan, June 30, 2015. (Source: Reuters)

The Resolute Support campaign began on January 1, 2015. According to the NATO campaign, 13,000 soldiers, mostly U.S. troops, will be maintained in Afghanistan for two years to provide training and mentoring to Afghan security forces. (Source: Reuters)

Since the start of the war in Afghanistan, about 2,400 U.S. servicemen have been killed along with the deaths of thousands of Taliban and Al Qaeda gunmen and civilians and thousands wounded. This fierce battle has caused many families to lose relatives, many people lost comrades, friends … Pictured: Lesleigh Coyer, 25, of Saginaw, Michigan, lies in front of the grave of her brother Ryan Coyer, an American soldier who fought in both Iraq and Afghanistan, at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia on March 11, 2013. Ryan Coyer died as a result of lingering traumatic complications in Afghanistan. (Source: Reuters)

Boy Ryan Lemm, 4, raises his hand to say goodbye to his father, NYPD officer Joseph Lemm, killed in a suicide bombing in Afghanistan.Funeral held in the Manhattan borough of New York, December 30, 2015. Lemm was one of six U.S. soldiers killed by a suicide bomber near Bagram air base in Afghanistan. (Source: Reuters)

An American soldier of the 3rd Cavalry Regiment pay tribute during a memorial service for expert Wyatt Martin and Sergeant Ramon Morris at Bagram Airport in Afghanistan’s Parwan Province on December 23, 2014. The two men were killed by a homemade explosive device while patrolling near Bagram Airport. (Source: Reuters)

Not only the people of Afghanistan, the world is still waiting for peace to be restored on the territory of this Islamic country. Pictured: Two Northern Coalition soldiers watch as plumes of smog rise after U.S. troops attackEd Taliban positions on Kalakata Hill, near the village of Ai-Khanum in northern Afghanistan. (Source: Reuters)

Recently, according to sources, U.S. President Joe Biden decided to withdraw the country’s soldiers from Afghanistan before September 11, 2021, exactly 20 years after the Al-Qaeda attack, sparking America’s longest war. According to the source, the withdrawal will be based on specific assurances on security and human rights, before formalizing the decision. The sources did not provide further details. Pictured: A Chinook helicopter lands to pick up U.S. soldiers after a night raid in Yahya Khel, Paktika province, in 2011. (Source: Reuters)

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US President Joe Biden. Photo: AP

CNN said the U.S. fell into confrontation with China and Russia, negotiating a return to the 2015 nuclear deal adding to obstacles when Iran’s nuclear plant came under surprise attack, North Korea returned to test ballistic missiles. Meanwhile, President Biden plans to withdraw troops from Afghanistan on September 11 but experts warn the Taliban could have an impact on weakening the government in U.S.-backed Kabul.

Mr. Biden’s handling of these situations will help shape the legacy of his term. The U.S. president has publicly said his goal is to defeat COVID-19, revive the economy, and shape foreign policy around the needs of American workers.

The U.S. Director of National Intelligence’s Office on April 13 released a report that named the four countries as Washington’s main security challenges in the coming years: China, Russia, Iran and North Korea.

On April 11, Iran declared the Natanz nuclear plant under “terrorist attack” after a power outage at the facility. Israeli media cited an unnamed source as reporting that the country’s Mossad intelligence agency was behind the attack. The New York Times also cited an unnamed source as “having an Israeli role” in the incident. Israel has not responded to the allegation.

The incident occurred at a time when U.S. and Iranian officials had indirect dialogue in Vienna (Austria) to establish a roadmap for “bilateral compliance” for the two sides to return to the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) – the nuclear agreement between Iran and the P5+1 Group countries (including the U.S., Britain, France, Russia, China and Germany) in 2015. In the event that Tel Aviv is indeed behind the attack, President Biden could face new minor friction with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.

The attack on the Natanz nuclear plant is believed to have influenced U.S. negotiations back to the 2015 nuclear deal. Photo: AP

As for China, it is stepping up its military activities, in addition to making more impact through the “Belt and Road” initiative. The meeting between senior U.S. and Chinese representatives during a two-day conference in Alaska that closed on March 19 represented a clear message from Washington to Beijing that President Biden is not easily “bullied.” It was the first face-to-face meeting between American and Chinese officials since Mr Biden assumed the presidency. At the event, in front of a slew of world media cameras, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken bluntly said that China’s actions “threaten a rules-based order to maintain global stability.”

In March, U.S. President Biden also said that China has ambitions to “become a world leader, the richest country in the world, and the most powerful country in the world.” “This is not going to happen under my supervision,” the U.S. leader insisted.

Not only China, North Korea is another country in Northeast Asia that makes the U.S. keep an eye on it. At the 8th Workers’ Party of Korea Congress held in January, Pyongyang stressed its commitment to developing “strategic weapons” in preparation for a long-term confrontation with the U.S. South Korea’s intelligence agency said the new missile North Korea tested in March could carry a nuclear warhead.

Pyongyang has rejected a offer of dialogue from U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration and stressed that Washington should first eliminate hostile policy. According to experts, diplomacy and negotiations are the most practical way to solve the problem of the North Korean nuclear program. This does not mean the complete removal of sanctions but can be the application of a sustainable diplomatic process that includes high-level dialogue, step by step.

Russian President Vladimir Putin recently signed legislation facilitating his re-election. This development paves the way for the possibility of Mr. Putin continuing to lead Russia more time and achieve the goal of restoring the position the Kremlin lost after the dissolution of the Soviet Union.

Experts say President Biden’s decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan appears to be a foreign policy influenced by domestic affairs. The U.S. and the Taliban signed the agreement in February 2020. Under the agreement, the U.S. pledged to withdraw all forces from Afghanistan by mid-2021, while the Taliban offered security guarantees and conducted talks with the Kabul authorities.

The U.S. currently has 2,500 troops stationed in Afghanistan. The Taliban will have to abide by certain commitments before the U.S. withdraws. But many experts warn that if the U.S. removes troops from Afghanistan without a peace deal that comes with the Taliban, there is a risk that civil war will occur in the country.

A test with President Biden

For now, it’s not hard to see whether America’s adversies are trying to challenge the country’s leader, from Russia’s increased force on its border with Ukraine, China’s moves in Taiwan or North Korea’s missile tests to get President Biden’s attention.

President Biden. Photo: CNN

Mr Biden’s hopes of resuming the nuclear deal with Iran will be even harder if Tehran’s hardline followers are in charge of negotiations. Besides, if Israel is accused of carrying out an attack on Iran, President Biden will likely face a crisis with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in pending the situation. The ability to address these challenges will shape Mr Biden’s legacy.

China has been intensifying its rise over the past year and is now ready to assert military power in Asia, as well as its influence in many parts of the world. Meanwhile, Western tensions and divisions also have many problems related to Russia.

President Biden’s administration understands its enemies are probing a new White House. Bitter disagreements between U.S. and Chinese officials in Alaska last month sent a clear message from Washington to Beijing that President Biden would not be easily persuaded.

Since then, U.S. and Chinese carrier combat forces have increased their presence in the South China Sea. In addition, China sent 25 fighters to taiwan’s air defense zone as a message asking Washington not to interfere in its internal work.

Taiwan is considered the issue with the highest risk of sparking the US-China conflict. After Washington launched the USS John McCain into the Taiwan Strait last week, China warned the U.S. not to “play with fire.”

Along with its Western allies, President Biden’s administration has also put pressure on Russia over the Ukraine issue due to fears that current tensions in eastern Ukraine could lead to a full-on conflict in the sensitive region.

A senior U.S. defense official told CNN last week that the Pentagon is considering moving two ships to the Black Sea to show support for Ukraine, a move that could escalate tensions.

Tough stance

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who spoke directly to Chinese officials in Alaska, did not hesitate to give tough warnings to Russia and China.

“It would be a serious mistake if anyone tried to change the status quo by force,” Mr Blinken said on NBC on April 11.

In Europe, on April 13, during a NATO meeting to announce the U.S. increased military presence in Germany, Foreign Minister Blinken met with Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleb, and said that if Russia continues to escalate tensions, as President Biden has made clear, the country will pay the price and suffer the consequences.”

These hardline statements are intended to counter the claim in both Russia and China that america’s weakening and downward decline is inevitable after two decades of war, financial terrorism, internal political discord and limited ability to cope with the pandemic.

U.S. Secretary of State Blinken’s remarks also need to be taken into account when compared to the foreign policy approach of former President Trump, who has not taken a stance too tough on Russia.

The Current White House’s position with both Russia and China is to cooperate when possible but confrontational relations still prevail, especially in the fierce economic competition with Beijing.

As CNN reported, President Biden’s climate envoy, former Secretary of State John Kerry, will make a brief visit to Beijing to seek common ground between the two countries ahead of the Climate Summit in Scotland in November. In a surprise move, President Biden on April 13 offered a third face-to-face meeting next month with Russian President Putin, just weeks after the U.S. leader endorsed what he called the Russian leader a “murderer.”

The move is said to resemble a “carrot” that Mr Biden gave Mr Putin in order to avoid any escalation of tensions in Ukraine or in connection with the poisoning of opposition figures Alexei Navalny.

Decision to withdraw troops from Afghanistan

President Biden’s decision on Afghanistan appears to be a foreign policy given after calculations on domestic policies.

Republicans with hardline views argue that this decision by the American leader is a dangerous step. The power gap after years of civil war in Afghanistan will cause the Taliban to intensify operations and turn the country into a terrorist paradise for al Qaeda to stage attacks on New York and Washington.

“The hasty withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan is a disastrous mistake because the process takes place when the enemy has not gone away and is a sign that the U.S. is abandoning its leadership,” said Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.

Not all Republicans, though, have criticized the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan. Congressman Ted Cruz, who has always opposed most of Mr. Biden’s policies, is an example. Ted Cruz said he was not opposed to the deadline for withdrawing American troops from Afghanistan that Mr Biden set.

“Bringing our troops back should not be seen as a sign that the U.S. neglects caution in protecting the American people and our allies. We can still defend our interests without the need to maintain a long-term military presence here.”

If Mr. Biden is determined to implement his plan, he can achieve what former Presidents Obama and Trump have tried but failed to do, which is to end American interference in the endless wars that followed 9/11 abroad.