Mr Old Man PARTIAL SHIPMENTS UNDER SUB-ARTICLE 31 (B) QUESTION Dear Mr. Old Man, LC does not allow partial shipments. Documents were presented to the issuing bank in two separate covering schedules. The first set reached the issuing bank’s counter on 5 O… Read More
Mr Old Man Does a Struck-Out Endorsement on a Bill of Lading Require Authentication? A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong par… Read More
Can an Issuing Bank Prepay or Purchase Its Own Deferred Payment Undertaking? 7 May 2026 In LC practice, UCP 600 Article 12(b) clearly permits a nominated bank that has accepted a draft or incurred a deferred payment undertaking to prepay or purchase its own undertaking. But what about the issuing bank itself? Can the issuing bank also prepay or purchase its own accepted draft or deferred payment undertaking before maturity? This is an interesting question …
Hưu kiểu Mỹ, hưu kiểu Việt Nam 7 May 2026 Sáng ngồi cà phê check mail, Mr. Old Man gặp một cái tút trên Quora. Một bà vợ Tây nổi hứng kể về một ngày điển hình của ông chồng mới nghỉ hưu của mình. Lạ một điều là bài viết chẳng có triết lý cao siêu gì. Chỉ kể chuyện rất bình thường: sáng thức dậy tập thể dục, …
Bypassing the Nominated Bank: Shortcut or Detour? 5 May 2026 In trade finance, the “shortest route” is not always the fastest one. When a nominated bank chooses not to act, beneficiaries often look for ways to move things along—sometimes by going directly to the confirming bank. Sounds simple enough… but is it really that straightforward? Let’s walk through a practical case raised by Arun. Question Dear Mr. Old Man, Hope …
Doanh nghiệp một người – chuyện cũ gọi tên mới 5 May 2026 Đọc VnExpress thấy tin Việt Nam thí điểm chính sách “doanh nghiệp một người”. Nghe qua tưởng mới, nhưng ngẫm lại thì… có khi loại hình này đã tồn tại vài trăm năm rồi. Chỉ có điều, trước giờ chưa được gọi tên cho “đàng hoàng” trong luật mà thôi. Nhà Mr. Old Man ở trong xóm lao động. Bước …
A Morning Scroll… and a Glimpse into Leadership Communication 5 May 2026 Not long ago, during a routine morning coffee — the kind that naturally comes with a bit of Facebook scrolling — Mr. Old Man happened to stumble upon the page of Lawrence Wong. His full name is Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai — which, in Sino-Vietnamese reading, becomes Hoàng Tuấn Tài. Just hearing that name, one might already sense both capability …
Lướt Facebook gặp… Thủ tướng Singapore: Câu chuyện cũng thú vị 4 May 2026 Cách đây không lâu, trong một lần ngồi cà phê lướt Facebook theo thói quen thường lệ, Mr. Old Man vô tình ghé vào trang của Lawrence Wong. Tên đầy đủ của ông là Lawrence Wong Shyun Tsai — phiên Hán–Việt nghe là Hoàng Tuấn Tài. Nghe tên thôi đã thấy tài cán — và quyền lực. Ông sinh năm …
Does a Struck-Out Endorsement on a Bill of Lading Require Authentication? A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong party, then crossed out and replaced by the correct endorsement? Does such a change constitute a correction to the bill of lading requiring authentication under ISBP 821 … Read More
Who Will Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or? Last week, Mr. Old Man wrote an article titled “Messi – Mbappé – Haaland: Who Will Win the Ballon d’Or?” and boldly predicted that the award would most likely go to the biggest star of the team that wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Well… just a few days later, the picture has changed dramatically. First, England sent Norway and … Read More
Ai sẽ giành Quả bóng Vàng 2026? Tuần trước, Mr. Old Man có viết bài “Messi – Mbappé – Haaland: Ai sẽ giành Quả bóng Vàng?” và mạnh dạn dự đoán rằng Quả bóng Vàng nhiều khả năng sẽ thuộc về ngôi sao số một của đội tuyển vô địch World Cup 2026. Thế nhưng chỉ trong vài ngày, cục diện đã thay đổi chóng mặt. Đầu … Read More
Place of Expiry in Vietnam vs. Availability with the Issuing Bank Under UCP 600, the place where a credit is available is normally also the place for presentation. Accordingly, when a credit is available with the issuing bank, the expiry place would ordinarily be the issuing bank’s counter. But what happens when an LC is available with the issuing bank while the place of expiry is stated to be the beneficiary’s … Read More
How Should a Letter of Credit Financed by the World Bank Be Issued? Letters of credit financed by international development institutions such as the World Bank (WB) are quite different from ordinary commercial LCs. They are often issued as non-operative credits and become operative only after the donor issues a separate payment or reimbursement commitment. The following question discusses one practical example. Question Dear Mr. Old Man, I have a question and would … Read More
Consignee on a Certificate of Origin When the Bill of Lading Is Endorsed to the Issuing Bank One of the less obvious issues under ISBP 821 concerns the consignee shown on a certificate of origin when the letter of credit requires a bill of lading to be issued or endorsed to the order of the issuing bank. Does it matter if the bill of lading is originally issued to the order of the beneficiary and only later … Read More
Đừng để học sinh gánh hậu quả từ sai sót của người lớn Liên quan đến vụ việc hơn 140 bài thi đạt điểm 10 môn Toán tại Tuyên Quang, Sở Giáo dục và Đào tạo tỉnh đã đề xuất tổ chức thi lại môn Toán cho toàn bộ 328 thí sinh tại điểm thi liên quan. Về đề xuất này, Mr. Old Man có một góc nhìn khác. Theo Mr. Old Man, … Read More
Messi – Mbappé – Haaland: Who Will Win the Ballon d’Or? It is probably still too early to say who will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. But Mr. Old Man has a simple prediction: the Ballon d’Or will most likely go to the biggest star of the team that wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Messi and Argentina have survived both Cape Verde and Egypt to reach the quarter-finals, thanks in … Read More
Messi – Mbappé – Haaland: Ai sẽ giành Quả bóng Vàng? Có lẽ vẫn còn quá sớm để khẳng định ai sẽ giành Quả bóng Vàng 2026. Nhưng Mr. Old Man có một dự đoán khá đơn giản: Quả bóng Vàng nhiều khả năng sẽ thuộc về ngôi sao số một của đội tuyển vô địch World Cup 2026. Messi và Argentina đã vượt qua Cape Verde rồi Ai Cập để … Read More
Mr. Old Man’s Superstition “Saved” Messi and Argentina from Salah and Egypt (!?) Whenever I watch sports, I occasionally have to rely on… a little superstition to “save” the athlete or team I’m rooting for. Back in late January this year, the semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at the 2026 Australian Open had me so nervous my chest felt tight. After winning the first two sets 6–4 and 7–6(5), Alcaraz looked … Read More
Mr Old Man Does a Struck-Out Endorsement on a Bill of Lading Require Authentication? A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong par… Read More
Mr Old Man Does a Struck-Out Endorsement on a Bill of Lading Require Authentication? A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong par… Read More
Does a Struck-Out Endorsement on a Bill of Lading Require Authentication? A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong party, then crossed out and replaced by the correct endorsement? Does such a change constitute a correction to the bill of lading requiring authentication under ISBP 821 … Read More
Who Will Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or? Last week, Mr. Old Man wrote an article titled “Messi – Mbappé – Haaland: Who Will Win the Ballon d’Or?” and boldly predicted that the award would most likely go to the biggest star of the team that wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Well… just a few days later, the picture has changed dramatically. First, England sent Norway and … Read More
Ai sẽ giành Quả bóng Vàng 2026? Tuần trước, Mr. Old Man có viết bài “Messi – Mbappé – Haaland: Ai sẽ giành Quả bóng Vàng?” và mạnh dạn dự đoán rằng Quả bóng Vàng nhiều khả năng sẽ thuộc về ngôi sao số một của đội tuyển vô địch World Cup 2026. Thế nhưng chỉ trong vài ngày, cục diện đã thay đổi chóng mặt. Đầu … Read More
Place of Expiry in Vietnam vs. Availability with the Issuing Bank Under UCP 600, the place where a credit is available is normally also the place for presentation. Accordingly, when a credit is available with the issuing bank, the expiry place would ordinarily be the issuing bank’s counter. But what happens when an LC is available with the issuing bank while the place of expiry is stated to be the beneficiary’s … Read More
How Should a Letter of Credit Financed by the World Bank Be Issued? Letters of credit financed by international development institutions such as the World Bank (WB) are quite different from ordinary commercial LCs. They are often issued as non-operative credits and become operative only after the donor issues a separate payment or reimbursement commitment. The following question discusses one practical example. Question Dear Mr. Old Man, I have a question and would … Read More
Consignee on a Certificate of Origin When the Bill of Lading Is Endorsed to the Issuing Bank One of the less obvious issues under ISBP 821 concerns the consignee shown on a certificate of origin when the letter of credit requires a bill of lading to be issued or endorsed to the order of the issuing bank. Does it matter if the bill of lading is originally issued to the order of the beneficiary and only later … Read More
Đừng để học sinh gánh hậu quả từ sai sót của người lớn Liên quan đến vụ việc hơn 140 bài thi đạt điểm 10 môn Toán tại Tuyên Quang, Sở Giáo dục và Đào tạo tỉnh đã đề xuất tổ chức thi lại môn Toán cho toàn bộ 328 thí sinh tại điểm thi liên quan. Về đề xuất này, Mr. Old Man có một góc nhìn khác. Theo Mr. Old Man, … Read More
Messi – Mbappé – Haaland: Who Will Win the Ballon d’Or? It is probably still too early to say who will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. But Mr. Old Man has a simple prediction: the Ballon d’Or will most likely go to the biggest star of the team that wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Messi and Argentina have survived both Cape Verde and Egypt to reach the quarter-finals, thanks in … Read More
Messi – Mbappé – Haaland: Ai sẽ giành Quả bóng Vàng? Có lẽ vẫn còn quá sớm để khẳng định ai sẽ giành Quả bóng Vàng 2026. Nhưng Mr. Old Man có một dự đoán khá đơn giản: Quả bóng Vàng nhiều khả năng sẽ thuộc về ngôi sao số một của đội tuyển vô địch World Cup 2026. Messi và Argentina đã vượt qua Cape Verde rồi Ai Cập để … Read More
Mr. Old Man’s Superstition “Saved” Messi and Argentina from Salah and Egypt (!?) Whenever I watch sports, I occasionally have to rely on… a little superstition to “save” the athlete or team I’m rooting for. Back in late January this year, the semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at the 2026 Australian Open had me so nervous my chest felt tight. After winning the first two sets 6–4 and 7–6(5), Alcaraz looked … Read More
Mr Old Man Does a Struck-Out Endorsement on a Bill of Lading Require Authentication? A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong par… Read More
Mr Old Man Does a Struck-Out Endorsement on a Bill of Lading Require Authentication? A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong par… Read More
Mr Old Man Does a Struck-Out Endorsement on a Bill of Lading Require Authentication? A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong par… Read More
Mr Old Man Does a Struck-Out Endorsement on a Bill of Lading Require Authentication? A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong par… Read More
Does a Struck-Out Endorsement on a Bill of Lading Require Authentication? 15 Jul 2026 A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong party, then crossed out and replaced by the correct endorsement? Does such a change constitute a correction to the bill of lading requiring authentication under ISBP 821 …
Who Will Win the 2026 Ballon d’Or? 15 Jul 2026 Last week, Mr. Old Man wrote an article titled “Messi – Mbappé – Haaland: Who Will Win the Ballon d’Or?” and boldly predicted that the award would most likely go to the biggest star of the team that wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Well… just a few days later, the picture has changed dramatically. First, England sent Norway and …
Ai sẽ giành Quả bóng Vàng 2026? 15 Jul 2026 Tuần trước, Mr. Old Man có viết bài “Messi – Mbappé – Haaland: Ai sẽ giành Quả bóng Vàng?” và mạnh dạn dự đoán rằng Quả bóng Vàng nhiều khả năng sẽ thuộc về ngôi sao số một của đội tuyển vô địch World Cup 2026. Thế nhưng chỉ trong vài ngày, cục diện đã thay đổi chóng mặt. Đầu …
Place of Expiry in Vietnam vs. Availability with the Issuing Bank 14 Jul 2026 Under UCP 600, the place where a credit is available is normally also the place for presentation. Accordingly, when a credit is available with the issuing bank, the expiry place would ordinarily be the issuing bank’s counter. But what happens when an LC is available with the issuing bank while the place of expiry is stated to be the beneficiary’s …
How Should a Letter of Credit Financed by the World Bank Be Issued? 14 Jul 2026 Letters of credit financed by international development institutions such as the World Bank (WB) are quite different from ordinary commercial LCs. They are often issued as non-operative credits and become operative only after the donor issues a separate payment or reimbursement commitment. The following question discusses one practical example. Question Dear Mr. Old Man, I have a question and would …
Consignee on a Certificate of Origin When the Bill of Lading Is Endorsed to the Issuing Bank 12 Jul 2026 One of the less obvious issues under ISBP 821 concerns the consignee shown on a certificate of origin when the letter of credit requires a bill of lading to be issued or endorsed to the order of the issuing bank. Does it matter if the bill of lading is originally issued to the order of the beneficiary and only later …
Đừng để học sinh gánh hậu quả từ sai sót của người lớn 11 Jul 2026 Liên quan đến vụ việc hơn 140 bài thi đạt điểm 10 môn Toán tại Tuyên Quang, Sở Giáo dục và Đào tạo tỉnh đã đề xuất tổ chức thi lại môn Toán cho toàn bộ 328 thí sinh tại điểm thi liên quan. Về đề xuất này, Mr. Old Man có một góc nhìn khác. Theo Mr. Old Man, …
Messi – Mbappé – Haaland: Who Will Win the Ballon d’Or? 10 Jul 2026 It is probably still too early to say who will win the 2026 Ballon d’Or. But Mr. Old Man has a simple prediction: the Ballon d’Or will most likely go to the biggest star of the team that wins the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Messi and Argentina have survived both Cape Verde and Egypt to reach the quarter-finals, thanks in …
Messi – Mbappé – Haaland: Ai sẽ giành Quả bóng Vàng? 10 Jul 2026 Có lẽ vẫn còn quá sớm để khẳng định ai sẽ giành Quả bóng Vàng 2026. Nhưng Mr. Old Man có một dự đoán khá đơn giản: Quả bóng Vàng nhiều khả năng sẽ thuộc về ngôi sao số một của đội tuyển vô địch World Cup 2026. Messi và Argentina đã vượt qua Cape Verde rồi Ai Cập để …
Mr. Old Man’s Superstition “Saved” Messi and Argentina from Salah and Egypt (!?) 8 Jul 2026 Whenever I watch sports, I occasionally have to rely on… a little superstition to “save” the athlete or team I’m rooting for. Back in late January this year, the semifinal between Carlos Alcaraz and Alexander Zverev at the 2026 Australian Open had me so nervous my chest felt tight. After winning the first two sets 6–4 and 7–6(5), Alcaraz looked …
Mr Old Man Does a Struck-Out Endorsement on a Bill of Lading Require Authentication? A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong par… Read More
Mr Old Man Does a Struck-Out Endorsement on a Bill of Lading Require Authentication? A bill of lading issued “to order” is commonly endorsed by the shipper after issuance to transfer title to the goods. But what happens if an endorsement is mistakenly made by the wrong par… Read More