Worker's paradise?
All things disgusting with and around dump
- Thread starter Wez
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Like I said. I saw a thriving nation but you’ll have to direct me to the rich folks and the enslaved hordes. You should go! I rode a bike through hue, da nang, Saigon, etc for a couple of weeks. Hanoi is a great town.
If they allow capitalism in, they survive.
Simple.
They saw what happened to their former sponsors.
Cuba is pretty cool now too, from what I hear.
What I find interesting and disturbing is while they go toward the light, we go toward their commie past.
Coocoo.
Cuck.
Bruddah IZ
DA
Multiplier effect. Albeit subtle.
Bruddah IZ
DA
Like you said, #bethechangeyouwishtoseeintheworld
Vietnam 2017 Crime & Safety Report: Hanoi
Travel Health and Safety; Transportation Security; Surveillance; Religious Violence; Political Violence; Natural Disasters; Maritime; Faith-based Organization; Disease Outbreak; Crime
East Asia & Pacific > Vietnam; East Asia & Pacific > Vietnam > Hanoi
9/10/2017
Overall Crime and Safety Situation
U.S. Embassy Hanoi does not assume responsibility for the professional ability or integrity of the persons or firms appearing in this report. The ACS Unit cannot recommend a particular individual or establishment and assumes no responsibility for the quality of services provided.
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE HAS ASSESSED HANOI AS BEING A MEDIUM-THREAT LOCATION FOR CRIME DIRECTED AT OR AFFECTING OFFICIAL U.S. GOVERNMENT INTERESTS.
Please review OSAC’s Vietnam-specific webpage for proprietary analytical reports, Consular Messages, and contact information.
Crime Threats
Although most travelers feel relatively safe, pickpocketing and petty crimes occur in Vietnam quite frequently. Petty theft, purse snatching, and pickpocketing are most common in crowded areas frequented by foreigners (major hotels, tourist sites, airports, public parks). Beware of street children. One common method of purse snatching employs two people on a motorcycle with the passenger snatching the victim’s bag, camera, cellular phone, etc., often while traveling at the same speed or faster than street traffic. This method can be especially dangerous to victims if the straps of the bag are over the shoulder or around the neck, as the victim can be pulled down or dragged by the strap until it breaks. This is an ongoing, often dangerous trend. In some cases, a knife or other sharp cutting instrument is used to cut the strap or to make a hole to reach in and steal valuables. Avoid carrying handbags.
In general, the safety and security of guest rooms in quality hotels is adequate.
In 2016, several burglaries were reported in the Tay Ho and Ciputra residential areas, both popular neighborhoods within the expatriate and diplomatic communities. The Regional Security Office is aware of instances of domestic help stealing valuables from employers. In one case, a housekeeper forged her employer’s signature on a check and withdrew over US$60,000 from their bank account.
Violent crimes (armed robbery, kidnappings, murder) against Westerners or tourists remain relatively rare but appear to be on the rise. 2016 has seen a sharp increase in reports of sexual assault. Although the majority of these incidents involved groping, several rapes of third-country nationals were also reported. There have been reports of drinks being altered in order to incapacitate victims in bars and restaurants frequented by expatriates. For more information, please review OSAC’s Report “Shaken: The Don’ts of Alcohol Abroad.” Due to Vietnam’s laws regarding assault, there is very little a victim can do if the assault does not cause injury or property damage.
Other Areas of Concern
While the Embassy has not declared any areas off-limits, travelers should be aware that certain areas of the Central Highlands bordering Cambodia and Laos are considered politically sensitive by the government of Vietnam; these areas, however, are accessible to tourists. Foreigners must enter/exit Vietnam through a major international land/sea port and cannot cross overland into Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, or China except at designated international checkpoints.
The government restricts travel and photography in some areas, including near military facilities and sensitive border areas. Individuals should be alert for signs warning of zones where photography is restricted. Photographing military, police, or other government facilities may result in detention and questioning by authorities, as well as the confiscation of film or photography equipment. For more information, please review OSAC’s Report “Picture This: Dos and Don’ts for Photography.”
Transportation-Safety Situation
Road Safety and Road Conditions
The combination of a chaotic road system and complete disregard for traffic laws make crossing the street and driving/riding in traffic two of the most dangerous activities in Vietnam. Police are unable to control the rapidly increasing numbers of vehicles, which include cars, trucks, and motorcycles/motor scooters. The number of traffic enforcement police is insufficient to deal with the number of vehicles on the road. Additionally, poorly maintained sidewalks, inadequate traffic controls (stoplights at intersections), and the common practice of using sidewalks as a speed lane or a parking space for motor scooters creates a precarious environment for pedestrians. Vehicles, particularly city buses, do not yield to pedestrians in crosswalks. Accidents involving motor scooters are common, and a motor vehicle accident can quickly draw large crowds with heated arguments. Drivers of cars and motor scooters alike routinely text on their cell phones while driving, further aggravating erratic driving behaviors.
By Western standards, the comparative death toll from traffic-related accidents is staggering. Although the government of Vietnam requires that all motor scooter drivers and riders wear a helmet, there are no safety standards for helmets. As a result, the vast majority of helmets are substandard and provide minimal, if any, protection. Those planning to drive/ride motor scooters are strongly urged to use a U.S. Department of Transportation-approved helmet.
If the passenger of a vehicle opens a car door and hits or causes injury to a passing motor scooter, the driver of the vehicle is responsible and will be detained by police. Furthermore, the individual’s driver’s license will be confiscated for an indefinite period of time.
Public Transportation Conditions
Visitors are prohibited from renting cars; therefore, travel outside of major cities requires the use of trains, buses, or private cars. There are a number of choices with a wide range of quality and safety standards.
Trains are old, slow, and are not up to Western standards, but accidents and other safety issues are very rarely reported.
Buses and private car choices vary depending on how much individuals are willing to pay. Hotels and travel agencies are the preferred way to book private transportation services and will generally provide details on the quality and condition of the vehicles that will be provided.
It is recommended to take only metered/marked taxis while out at night, preferably from larger taxi companies (Hanoi Taxi, CP Taxi, Mai Linh Taxi). Uber and Grab Taxi are popular and generally safe to use where available. Be aware that less reputable taxi drivers have painted their vehicles to resemble more reputable taxis companies. Do not take a taxi that looks suspicious (no meter, no signage) and be aware of the frequency of drunk drivers at night. If you smell alcohol on the breath of a driver or in a vehicle, get out and find a new ride.
Hüsker Dü
DA
You are at your best when copy & pasting or in this case plagiarizing, keep trying.
Hüsker Dü
DA
RIP, dead Hawaiian, didn't anyone care enough about that guy to help him stay alive?
How much longer will Vietnam remain a communist country
By Oliver Ward
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) now faces the single biggest threat to its existence: the fallout of their own economic success. The country has maintained socio-economic growth and development since the introduction of the “Đổi Mới” economic policy in 1986. The policy was based on market reforms and opened the country up to foreign investment. But this is not enough to deliver growth anymore. As the country has prospered and grown economically, it has stagnated politically and the CPV find themselves attached to archaic policies and risking their future political survival.
The party remain committed to outdated principles
Throughout the 1980s the CPV constructed a system of “performance based legitimacy”. The construction meant that providing the Đổi Mới reforms continued to deliver growth, the CPV could ensure their continued relevance and survival.
The result is that without continuing to deliver economic results, the CPV’s legitimacy will be in ruins. The country has moved on from 1976 when the party were able to unite the country under the cloak of military legitimacy. If the CPV fail to deliver economic growth now, they will become redundant and their very existence will be under threat.
Foreign investment alone is not enough to drive Vietnam’s economy anymore
The Vietnamese economy is undergoing a transitional period. The pursuit of Đổi Mới policies are no longer sufficient to generate economic growth. Foreign investment, development assistance and international credit cannot guarantee increasing national prosperity and a higher standard of living anymore.
The Vietnamese economy could benefit from several economic reforms. They need to expand into new foreign markets, modernise an ageing industry to expand the hi-tech sector, aid local businesses to increase competition and deal with an ineffective public sector.
The new middle class will want a political voice
The economic reforms since 1986 have created a new urban middle class in Vietnam, which is expanding at the fastest rate in Southeast Asia. In 2012 there were 12 million middle class citizens, in 2020 this number is expected to reach 33 million. This growing middle class have money to spend on consumer goods and holidays. Tam Nguyen, a 36-year-old office worker in Ho Chi Minh city, spoke about how she likes “to spend money on travelling and tourism”. She added “when you have money you think more about it”.
This increasingly large social group is yet to develop a sense of social maturity and unity. However, once they do, they are likely to desire political representation and end the political monopoly held by the CPV.
Half the country’s workforce is employed by small and medium sized companies; these companies make up around 97% of Vietnams 500,000 registered enterprises. This is the group the CPV needs to appease. They are still not popular among this sizeable demographic. Businesses want more competitive policies, better access to credit and secure property rights. The Communist Party of Vietnam will have to modernise and transform to the socio-economic demands of modern Vietnam or they risk becoming obsolete.
By Oliver Ward
The Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) now faces the single biggest threat to its existence: the fallout of their own economic success. The country has maintained socio-economic growth and development since the introduction of the “Đổi Mới” economic policy in 1986. The policy was based on market reforms and opened the country up to foreign investment. But this is not enough to deliver growth anymore. As the country has prospered and grown economically, it has stagnated politically and the CPV find themselves attached to archaic policies and risking their future political survival.
The party remain committed to outdated principles
Throughout the 1980s the CPV constructed a system of “performance based legitimacy”. The construction meant that providing the Đổi Mới reforms continued to deliver growth, the CPV could ensure their continued relevance and survival.
The result is that without continuing to deliver economic results, the CPV’s legitimacy will be in ruins. The country has moved on from 1976 when the party were able to unite the country under the cloak of military legitimacy. If the CPV fail to deliver economic growth now, they will become redundant and their very existence will be under threat.
Foreign investment alone is not enough to drive Vietnam’s economy anymore
The Vietnamese economy is undergoing a transitional period. The pursuit of Đổi Mới policies are no longer sufficient to generate economic growth. Foreign investment, development assistance and international credit cannot guarantee increasing national prosperity and a higher standard of living anymore.
The Vietnamese economy could benefit from several economic reforms. They need to expand into new foreign markets, modernise an ageing industry to expand the hi-tech sector, aid local businesses to increase competition and deal with an ineffective public sector.
The new middle class will want a political voice
The economic reforms since 1986 have created a new urban middle class in Vietnam, which is expanding at the fastest rate in Southeast Asia. In 2012 there were 12 million middle class citizens, in 2020 this number is expected to reach 33 million. This growing middle class have money to spend on consumer goods and holidays. Tam Nguyen, a 36-year-old office worker in Ho Chi Minh city, spoke about how she likes “to spend money on travelling and tourism”. She added “when you have money you think more about it”.
This increasingly large social group is yet to develop a sense of social maturity and unity. However, once they do, they are likely to desire political representation and end the political monopoly held by the CPV.
Half the country’s workforce is employed by small and medium sized companies; these companies make up around 97% of Vietnams 500,000 registered enterprises. This is the group the CPV needs to appease. They are still not popular among this sizeable demographic. Businesses want more competitive policies, better access to credit and secure property rights. The Communist Party of Vietnam will have to modernise and transform to the socio-economic demands of modern Vietnam or they risk becoming obsolete.
Hüsker Dü
DA
The irony there, in that statement, is HUGE!
Hüsker Dü
DA
I'm glad to see you learned something today . . . it's a start . . . baby steps.
Bruddah IZ
DA
The self proclaimed ones?
Hüsker Dü
DA
You aren't a conservative.
Hüsker Dü
DA
Yeah he meant you.
Rat you relinquish your feeble platform of criticizing due to your inability at
any type of vetting. Do some solid research and show the alternative, then you can critic.
All you do is Bitch like a Gato.....
Sheriff Joe
DA
Sorry, victocrats, as Larry Elder says.
Sheriff Joe
DA
No?