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@bigclimate.bsky.social In fact, Jimmy Carter brought Selective Service (Draft) Registration back in 1979 though an actual draft (or conscription) hasn't been invoked since Vietnam. What's changed is that Hegseth wants to make it automatic rather than just an obligation which it seems many ignore.There's a lot of confusion in the press over this, I find. The draft, or conscription, refers to being called up for military service. No one is suggesting that, yet - it's just Selective service Registration that's being automated (maybe). https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/jimmy-carter-legacy-draft-registration-958466/#uspoli

Vietnam's National Assembly unanimously re-elected Tô Lâm as President with expanded powers. A former security minister, he now controls the Party, the state, and the security apparatus — unprecedented consolidation. What does this mean for Vietnam's 'bamboo diplomacy' between the US and China? https://newsgroup.site/vietnam-to-lam-power-consolidation-april-2026/ #Vietnam #Geopolitics #Asia

A decade after toxic waste from the Formosa steel plant killed 100 metric tons of fish off Vietnam’s coast, the Hà Tĩnh community still fights for accountability. Despite a 2016 settlement, many say they were never paid, while activists face ongoing repression.Hướng Thiện reports for #Mongabay. https://mongabay.cc/xAuDrs #News #Vietnam

🟢 ІНФОРМАТИВНО | Загроза: 2/10██░░░░░░░░Тип: Diplomatic ActionВ'єтнам ухвалив Закон про надзвичайний стан: вплив на бізнесВ'єтнам ухвалив новий Закон про надзвичайний стан, який містить важливі положення для бізнесу. Документ визначає умови введення надзвичайного стану та обмеження діяльності компаній під час кризових ситуацій.Висновок: Зміни у законодавстві В'єтнаму без безпосередньої загрози ескалації.——————————————————Vietnam Enacts State of Emergency Law: Business ImpactVietnam has enacted a new State of Emergency Law containing important provisions for businesses. The document outlines the conditions for declaring a state of emergency and restrictions on business activities during crisis situations.Conclusion: Changes in Vietnam's legislation without immediate escalation threat. Стандартний законодавчий акт без ознак підготовки до реального введення надзвичайного стану. Відповідає світовій практиці регулювання кризових ситуацій.#Vietnam #EmergencyLaw #Business #Regulation #SoutheastAsia

#NewSpecies!New planthopper from #vietnam just hopped in:Dactylissus sinuatusTreatment: https://treatment.plazi.org/id/E4E13DEF-86F7-51F2-991B-36553DA07EDEPublication: https://doi.org/10.3897/zookeys.1273.170785#ZooKeys #DactylissusSinuatus#FAIRdata#science #OA #openaccess #biology #taxonomy #ecology #biodiversity #nature #wildlife #conservation #animals #fauna #invertebrates #entomology #insects #hemiptera #bugs #planthopper

Our developers are once again in the CodinGame arena. Do you want to join us in this challenge to affirm the position of the young generation of Vietnamese IT professionals with global developers?https://phuquocdevs.com/ https://www.codingame.com/contests/winter-challenge-2026-exotec#vietnam #programming #codingame #challenge