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
Articles CHECK-IN AT GIANT TURTLE ROCK Along the celestial road that winds through Hai Van Pass, travelers can pause at various spots to marvel at the majestic pass—once honored by Emperor Minh Mang as “The world’s most majestic pass… Read More
WHERE THERE IS NO COLLECTION INSTRUCTION 6 Mar 2010 QUERY FROM V.Tohidi AS AN L/C SPECIALIST WORKING IN BANK, I HAVE RECEIVED A SET OF DOCUMENTARY COLLECTION WITHOUT COLLECTION ORDER , DIRECTLY FROM THE BENEFICIARY WHICH THE B/L IS TO THE ORDER OF THE BUYER.WHAT SHOULD I DO WHILE 1- THERE IS NO COLLECTION ORDER 2- B/L IS TO THE ORDER OF THE BUYER AND NOT TO THE ORDER …
WHETHER DRAFT IS TO BE DRAWN ON ISSUING BANK OR CONFIRMING BANK 6 Mar 2010 QUERY FROM DMSHETTY We had issued an Import Lc available by negotiation, authorising the advising Bank to add their confirmation and the Draft to be drawn on Confirming Bank. The advising Bank agreed to Confirm the Lc but wanted the draft to be drawn on us (i.e. Issuing Bank). Whether the advising Bank's request is in order? ————————- COMMENT N.H.DUC …
VESSEL NAME ON BILL OF LADING 6 Mar 2010 QUERY FROM NGUYEN TRANGRE: Vessel's name Dear Mr. Old Man, On B/L, the vessel s name is indicated as V.123W – for example. However, on other docs, the vessel s name is 123W (without a V. ). Is it a discrepancy? I thought that V. just stands for Voyage No. so it is not a discrepancy, but my manager disagreed. …
WHEN THE PROFORMA INVOICE IS AN INTEGRAL PART OF LC 6 Mar 2010 QUERY Nếu L/C đính kèm 1 proforma invoice thì NH sẽ phải kiểm tra những gì? ———————— ANSWER FROM MR. OLD MAN Nếu proforma invoice được gửi kèm như là một phần không tách rời LC thì thanh toán viên phải kiểm tra chứng từ có phù hợp với proforma invoice hay không, thông thường là kiểm tra các chi …
TO ORDER BILL OF LADING AND ENDORSEMENT 6 Mar 2010 QUERY FROM POPBABI Sent To: Mr. Old Man B/L If L/C require B/L to order endorsed of Issuing Bank , it is synonymous with requirement on B/L to be endorsed by Shipper ? At that time, Consignee on B/L must be one of each cases: – to order – to order of shipper – blank – to bearer ——————————————– COMMENT …
CHECK-IN AT GIANT TURTLE ROCK Along the celestial road that winds through Hai Van Pass, travelers can pause at various spots to marvel at the majestic pass—once honored by Emperor Minh Mang as “The world’s most majestic pass”. Among these stops, one place stands out: Giant Turtle Rock. About 6 km from the foot of Hai Van Pass, a row of hillside cafés clings precariously … Read More
CYCLING TO VISIT TRA KIEU PARISH It was a beautiful day when I set out on an 80 km cycling trip to visit Tra Kieu Parish, one of the oldest parishes in the Vietnamese Catholic Church, established around 1630, shortly after Hoi An Parish. Located 40 km southwest of Da Nang, Tra Kieu Parish, also known as the Tra Kieu Marian Center, is an important pilgrimage … Read More
CYCLING ALONE IS REALLY EXCITING Riding a bike with friends is fun, but cycling alone amidst vast mountains and forests has its own unique charm—it’s like listening to your inner voice, facing yourself, and understanding who you truly are. Pedaling solo on deserted roads, with not a soul in sight, brings an unusual mix of emotions: a touch of excitement, a hint of melancholy, a … Read More
EXPLORING THE SPLENDOR OF THE DON CA ARCH BRIDGE AT HAI VAN PASS Golden sunlight spills across The Don Ca Bridge’s timeless arch, Its classic curve draped in moss— A patina of days long passed. Along the legendary Hai Van Pass, you might casually glimpse, tucked beneath the northern foothills where the pass meets the sea, a classic-style bridge built by the French over a hundred years ago—the Don Ca Arch Bridge. Situated … Read More
ENJOYING TẾT IN TÂY GIANG* ENJOYING TẾT IN TÂY GIANG* On Tet morning, I woke up beside a long-extinguished stove, and through the window, darkness still reigned except for a faint light from the small electric lamp atop the flagpole at Pơloong Plênh’s house. The incessant chorus of croaking frogs filled the air. Last night, two of my companions had been drinking with some Cơtu … Read More
BOOM BOOM ROCK More than 50 years have passed since the Americans withdrew from Monkey Mountain (the Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang, Vietnam). The landscape has changed dramatically, and hardly anyone remembers Boom Boom Rock anymore—or if they do, they assume it no longer exists. Yet, Boom Boom Rock still stands there in perfect condition, hidden amid dense foliage, as if silently waiting … Read More
NAMAZU – THE HOÀI RIVER MONSTER That Sunday morning, I embarked on a century ride—cycling from Da Nang through Hội An to Linh Ứng Pagoda on the Son Trà Peninsula—and completed exactly 100 km after passing Red Beach and returning home. Arriving in Hội An before 6 a.m., with mist shrouding every corner and sleepy boats drifting along the Hoài River, I was startled to discover … Read More
CYCLING TO GÒ NỔI Returning to the Homeland of Gò Nổi The New Land Has Finally Turned Green (*) Last Sunday, while cycling to Duy Vinh, I checked in at the Do Do village featured in Nguyễn Nhật Ánh’s Mắt Biếc when, passing by Cau Lau Bridge, I caught sight of Gò Nổi in the middle of the Thu Bồn River. That image made … Read More
DISCOVERING RURAL CHARM: CYCLING TO NỒI RANG MARKET Last week, while cycling to Duy Vinh, I passed by some old brick kilns and snapped a few photos to post on Facebook. A friend commented, asking if I had visited Nồi Rang Market. The unusual name immediately piqued my curiosity, so I googled it and decided to organize a weekend cycling trip with a few friends to explore it. … Read More
THE ABANDONED CHURCH AND THE ESPANOL CEMETERY ON SƠN TRÀ MOUNTAIN That day, while cycling to Tien Sa Port, I visited the Espanol Cemetery and happened to discover an abandoned church on Sơn Trà Mountain (Monkey Mountain), less than 100 meters away from the cemetery. Surprisingly, thousands of results can be found on Google containing information related to “Espanol cemetery”, “Spanish cemetery” or “Ossuaire” but almost no information can be found … Read More
Articles CHECK-IN AT GIANT TURTLE ROCK Along the celestial road that winds through Hai Van Pass, travelers can pause at various spots to marvel at the majestic pass—once honored by Emperor Minh Mang as “The world’s most majestic pass… Read More
Articles CHECK-IN AT GIANT TURTLE ROCK Along the celestial road that winds through Hai Van Pass, travelers can pause at various spots to marvel at the majestic pass—once honored by Emperor Minh Mang as “The world’s most majestic pass… Read More
CHECK-IN AT GIANT TURTLE ROCK Along the celestial road that winds through Hai Van Pass, travelers can pause at various spots to marvel at the majestic pass—once honored by Emperor Minh Mang as “The world’s most majestic pass”. Among these stops, one place stands out: Giant Turtle Rock. About 6 km from the foot of Hai Van Pass, a row of hillside cafés clings precariously … Read More
CYCLING TO VISIT TRA KIEU PARISH It was a beautiful day when I set out on an 80 km cycling trip to visit Tra Kieu Parish, one of the oldest parishes in the Vietnamese Catholic Church, established around 1630, shortly after Hoi An Parish. Located 40 km southwest of Da Nang, Tra Kieu Parish, also known as the Tra Kieu Marian Center, is an important pilgrimage … Read More
CYCLING ALONE IS REALLY EXCITING Riding a bike with friends is fun, but cycling alone amidst vast mountains and forests has its own unique charm—it’s like listening to your inner voice, facing yourself, and understanding who you truly are. Pedaling solo on deserted roads, with not a soul in sight, brings an unusual mix of emotions: a touch of excitement, a hint of melancholy, a … Read More
EXPLORING THE SPLENDOR OF THE DON CA ARCH BRIDGE AT HAI VAN PASS Golden sunlight spills across The Don Ca Bridge’s timeless arch, Its classic curve draped in moss— A patina of days long passed. Along the legendary Hai Van Pass, you might casually glimpse, tucked beneath the northern foothills where the pass meets the sea, a classic-style bridge built by the French over a hundred years ago—the Don Ca Arch Bridge. Situated … Read More
ENJOYING TẾT IN TÂY GIANG* ENJOYING TẾT IN TÂY GIANG* On Tet morning, I woke up beside a long-extinguished stove, and through the window, darkness still reigned except for a faint light from the small electric lamp atop the flagpole at Pơloong Plênh’s house. The incessant chorus of croaking frogs filled the air. Last night, two of my companions had been drinking with some Cơtu … Read More
BOOM BOOM ROCK More than 50 years have passed since the Americans withdrew from Monkey Mountain (the Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang, Vietnam). The landscape has changed dramatically, and hardly anyone remembers Boom Boom Rock anymore—or if they do, they assume it no longer exists. Yet, Boom Boom Rock still stands there in perfect condition, hidden amid dense foliage, as if silently waiting … Read More
NAMAZU – THE HOÀI RIVER MONSTER That Sunday morning, I embarked on a century ride—cycling from Da Nang through Hội An to Linh Ứng Pagoda on the Son Trà Peninsula—and completed exactly 100 km after passing Red Beach and returning home. Arriving in Hội An before 6 a.m., with mist shrouding every corner and sleepy boats drifting along the Hoài River, I was startled to discover … Read More
CYCLING TO GÒ NỔI Returning to the Homeland of Gò Nổi The New Land Has Finally Turned Green (*) Last Sunday, while cycling to Duy Vinh, I checked in at the Do Do village featured in Nguyễn Nhật Ánh’s Mắt Biếc when, passing by Cau Lau Bridge, I caught sight of Gò Nổi in the middle of the Thu Bồn River. That image made … Read More
DISCOVERING RURAL CHARM: CYCLING TO NỒI RANG MARKET Last week, while cycling to Duy Vinh, I passed by some old brick kilns and snapped a few photos to post on Facebook. A friend commented, asking if I had visited Nồi Rang Market. The unusual name immediately piqued my curiosity, so I googled it and decided to organize a weekend cycling trip with a few friends to explore it. … Read More
THE ABANDONED CHURCH AND THE ESPANOL CEMETERY ON SƠN TRÀ MOUNTAIN That day, while cycling to Tien Sa Port, I visited the Espanol Cemetery and happened to discover an abandoned church on Sơn Trà Mountain (Monkey Mountain), less than 100 meters away from the cemetery. Surprisingly, thousands of results can be found on Google containing information related to “Espanol cemetery”, “Spanish cemetery” or “Ossuaire” but almost no information can be found … Read More
Articles CHECK-IN AT GIANT TURTLE ROCK Along the celestial road that winds through Hai Van Pass, travelers can pause at various spots to marvel at the majestic pass—once honored by Emperor Minh Mang as “The world’s most majestic pass… Read More
Articles CHECK-IN AT GIANT TURTLE ROCK Along the celestial road that winds through Hai Van Pass, travelers can pause at various spots to marvel at the majestic pass—once honored by Emperor Minh Mang as “The world’s most majestic pass… Read More
Articles CHECK-IN AT GIANT TURTLE ROCK Along the celestial road that winds through Hai Van Pass, travelers can pause at various spots to marvel at the majestic pass—once honored by Emperor Minh Mang as “The world’s most majestic pass… Read More
Articles CHECK-IN AT GIANT TURTLE ROCK Along the celestial road that winds through Hai Van Pass, travelers can pause at various spots to marvel at the majestic pass—once honored by Emperor Minh Mang as “The world’s most majestic pass… Read More
CHECK-IN AT GIANT TURTLE ROCK 26 Mar 2025 Along the celestial road that winds through Hai Van Pass, travelers can pause at various spots to marvel at the majestic pass—once honored by Emperor Minh Mang as “The world’s most majestic pass”. Among these stops, one place stands out: Giant Turtle Rock. About 6 km from the foot of Hai Van Pass, a row of hillside cafés clings precariously …
CYCLING TO VISIT TRA KIEU PARISH 25 Mar 2025 It was a beautiful day when I set out on an 80 km cycling trip to visit Tra Kieu Parish, one of the oldest parishes in the Vietnamese Catholic Church, established around 1630, shortly after Hoi An Parish. Located 40 km southwest of Da Nang, Tra Kieu Parish, also known as the Tra Kieu Marian Center, is an important pilgrimage …
CYCLING ALONE IS REALLY EXCITING 25 Mar 2025 Riding a bike with friends is fun, but cycling alone amidst vast mountains and forests has its own unique charm—it’s like listening to your inner voice, facing yourself, and understanding who you truly are. Pedaling solo on deserted roads, with not a soul in sight, brings an unusual mix of emotions: a touch of excitement, a hint of melancholy, a …
EXPLORING THE SPLENDOR OF THE DON CA ARCH BRIDGE AT HAI VAN PASS 25 Mar 2025 Golden sunlight spills across The Don Ca Bridge’s timeless arch, Its classic curve draped in moss— A patina of days long passed. Along the legendary Hai Van Pass, you might casually glimpse, tucked beneath the northern foothills where the pass meets the sea, a classic-style bridge built by the French over a hundred years ago—the Don Ca Arch Bridge. Situated …
ENJOYING TẾT IN TÂY GIANG* 24 Mar 2025 ENJOYING TẾT IN TÂY GIANG* On Tet morning, I woke up beside a long-extinguished stove, and through the window, darkness still reigned except for a faint light from the small electric lamp atop the flagpole at Pơloong Plênh’s house. The incessant chorus of croaking frogs filled the air. Last night, two of my companions had been drinking with some Cơtu …
BOOM BOOM ROCK 24 Mar 2025 More than 50 years have passed since the Americans withdrew from Monkey Mountain (the Son Tra Peninsula, Da Nang, Vietnam). The landscape has changed dramatically, and hardly anyone remembers Boom Boom Rock anymore—or if they do, they assume it no longer exists. Yet, Boom Boom Rock still stands there in perfect condition, hidden amid dense foliage, as if silently waiting …
NAMAZU – THE HOÀI RIVER MONSTER 24 Mar 2025 That Sunday morning, I embarked on a century ride—cycling from Da Nang through Hội An to Linh Ứng Pagoda on the Son Trà Peninsula—and completed exactly 100 km after passing Red Beach and returning home. Arriving in Hội An before 6 a.m., with mist shrouding every corner and sleepy boats drifting along the Hoài River, I was startled to discover …
CYCLING TO GÒ NỔI 24 Mar 2025 Returning to the Homeland of Gò Nổi The New Land Has Finally Turned Green (*) Last Sunday, while cycling to Duy Vinh, I checked in at the Do Do village featured in Nguyễn Nhật Ánh’s Mắt Biếc when, passing by Cau Lau Bridge, I caught sight of Gò Nổi in the middle of the Thu Bồn River. That image made …
DISCOVERING RURAL CHARM: CYCLING TO NỒI RANG MARKET 23 Mar 2025 Last week, while cycling to Duy Vinh, I passed by some old brick kilns and snapped a few photos to post on Facebook. A friend commented, asking if I had visited Nồi Rang Market. The unusual name immediately piqued my curiosity, so I googled it and decided to organize a weekend cycling trip with a few friends to explore it. …
THE ABANDONED CHURCH AND THE ESPANOL CEMETERY ON SƠN TRÀ MOUNTAIN 23 Mar 2025 That day, while cycling to Tien Sa Port, I visited the Espanol Cemetery and happened to discover an abandoned church on Sơn Trà Mountain (Monkey Mountain), less than 100 meters away from the cemetery. Surprisingly, thousands of results can be found on Google containing information related to “Espanol cemetery”, “Spanish cemetery” or “Ossuaire” but almost no information can be found …
Articles CHECK-IN AT GIANT TURTLE ROCK Along the celestial road that winds through Hai Van Pass, travelers can pause at various spots to marvel at the majestic pass—once honored by Emperor Minh Mang as “The world’s most majestic pass… Read More
Articles CHECK-IN AT GIANT TURTLE ROCK Along the celestial road that winds through Hai Van Pass, travelers can pause at various spots to marvel at the majestic pass—once honored by Emperor Minh Mang as “The world’s most majestic pass… Read More