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 Origin Station vs. Airport of Departure on an Air Waybill A reader recently asked whether an air waybill would be discrepant if it uses the terms “Origin Station” and “Destination Station” instead of “Airport of Departure”… Read More
Bill of Lading vs Air Transport Document: Why Does UCP 600 Treat the Issuance Date Differently? 14 May 2026 A small wording difference between article 20 and article 23 of UCP 600 often raises an interesting technical question among trade finance practitioners. For bills of lading, UCP 600 does not expressly require the document to indicate a date of issuance. However, article 23 clearly states that an air transport document must indicate the date of issuance. Why the difference? …
A QUICK INTERVIEW WITH HOPE HOFFMAN – CHAMPION OF IRONMAN DA NANG 2026 13 May 2026 Hosting the full-distance IRONMAN for the first time, Da Nang welcomed more than 4,700 athletes from 91 countries and territories, further strengthening its reputation as one of Asia’s leading sports and tourism destinations. The event also marked Da Nang as the 32nd location in the world to host this prestigious race. Throughout the weekend, the city’s coastal area was filled …
PHỎNG VẤN NHANH HOPE HOFFMAN – NHÀ VÔ ĐỊCH IRONMAN ĐÀ NẴNG 2026 13 May 2026 (English version below) Lần đầu tiên đăng cai giải IRONMAN cự ly full-distance, Đà Nẵng đã thu hút hơn 4.700 VĐV đến từ 91 quốc gia và vùng lãnh thổ, tiếp tục khẳng định vị thế là một trong những điểm đến thể thao và du lịch hàng đầu châu Á. Đây cũng là địa điểm thứ 32 trên thế …
QUOC TRAN IS ONE LUCKY GUY 12 May 2026 This morning, Quoc Tran proudly showed off what he called his “once-in-a-lifetime” photo In the picture, American athlete Hope Hoffman — the female champion of IM 140.6 Da Nang — was running while turning back and smiling at Quoc Tran, saying: “Who are you? Why are you following me? Huh?” The problem was… poor Quoc Tran doesn’t speak English So …
QUỐC TRẦN SỐ SƯỚNG 12 May 2026 Quốc Trần sáng nay khoe tấm ảnh “để đời” Trong ảnh là nữ VĐV người Mỹ Hope Hoffman — nhà vô địch nữ IM 140.6 Đà Nẵng — đang vừa chạy vừa quay lại cười nói với Quốc Trần: “Who are you? Why are you following me? Huh?” Khổ nỗi Quốc Trần đâu có biết tiếng Anh Chỉ cười trừ …
BAY CẢ CHỤC NGÀN KM BỊ DNF CÒN CHƯA ẤM ỨC 12 May 2026 Đọc bài “1000 USD để tự hành xác cũng đáng mà ” của Mr. Old Man, có anh bạn để lại comment: “Thiệt buồn ghê. Giải tổ chức hoành tráng nhưng có VĐV phải DNF* vì bị xe máy tông phải vô nhà thương. Vụ này chắc cũng để lại ấn tượng xấu. Biết kiện ai bây giờ?”. Lại có …
Origin Station vs. Airport of Departure on an Air Waybill A reader recently asked whether an air waybill would be discrepant if it uses the terms “Origin Station” and “Destination Station” instead of “Airport of Departure” and “Airport of Destination” required by the letter of credit. The reader also asked whether the presence of both a Master Air Waybill (MAWB) number and a House Air Waybill (HAWB) number, together with … Read More
Bill of Lading or Multimodal Transport Document? Which UCP 600 Article Applies? A credit requires a “full set clean on board bill of lading” but, at the same time, field 44A specifies an inland place of taking in charge, while fields 44E and 44F indicate the port of loading and port of discharge. A multimodal transport document is subsequently presented, bearing only the notation “Received for Shipment” and no dated on-board notation. … Read More
Đà Nẵng – Thành phố xe đạp: Mr. Old Man sai rồi! Hơn 10 năm trước, Mr. Old Man từng viết bài “Đà Nẵng – Thành phố xe đạp. Tại sao không?”, đăng trên trang Quản lý Đô thị Đà Nẵng. Bài viết đề xuất một tầm nhìn dài hạn nhằm biến Đà Nẵng trở thành thành phố xe đạp đầu tiên của Việt Nam, xem xe đạp là một giải pháp … Read More
Thay avatar Chơi Facebook cũng hơn 17 năm, đã vài lần thay avatar, nhưng lần gần nhất chắc cũng ngót nghét chục năm rồi. Nhìn tấm ảnh cũ, trẻ trung và khỏe mạnh thì cũng thích thật, nhưng để mãi đôi khi thấy hơi… kỳ kỳ. Mấy ông bạn cà phê còn trêu: “Trông trẻ ghê hè. Đổi nick thành Mr. Young … Read More
Tào lao xịt bợp, tào lao khú đế, tào lao thiên địa, tào lao bí đao… Sáng nay có bạn hỏi, không biết đùa hay thật: – Sao lâu rồi không thấy Mr. Old Man viết mấy bài “tào lao”? – Tào lao thì cũng cần có cảm hứng mới viết được. Chứ cố viết, có khi lại đánh mất luôn cái chất tào lao. Đúng là giữa đống bài nghiệp vụ chuyên môn, thỉnh thoảng … Read More
Is There a Cure for AI Voice Fatigue? These days, AI voices seem to be everywhere. Commercials on TV, breaking news, even commentary on wars and international conflicts—all narrated by AI. At first, Mr. Old Man didn’t think much of it. The voices were pleasant enough. But after hearing them day after day, he has started to develop what might be called AI voice fatigue. The worst part … Read More
Dị ứng giọng AI, uống thuốc gì? Bây giờ mở TV ra là nghe quảng cáo bằng giọng AI; nghe tin tức, bình luận về chiến sự Nga – Ukraina hay Mỹ – Iran cũng bằng giọng AI. Ban đầu nghe thấy chẳng có vấn đề gì, nhưng nghe riết rồi cũng đâm ra dị ứng, dù giọng AI sao chép vốn là giọng hay. Bực nhất … Read More
Negotiation Credit with Expiry in the Issuing Bank’s Country: Where Should Documents Be Presented? A negotiation credit is normally expected to expire in the beneficiary’s country, where the nominated bank is located. But what happens when an L/C is available by negotiation with any bank in the beneficiary’s country while the place of expiry is stated in the issuing bank’s country? This question highlights an unusual drafting issue that could expose the beneficiary to … Read More
Liquidated Damages Clause and Force Majeure under a Letter of Credit If the exporter fails to ship the goods due to a force majeure event, can the importer still claim liquidated damages for the non-shipment? This is a question that occasionally arises in letter of credit practice. The answer lies in distinguishing the bank’s obligations under the LC from the parties’ rights and obligations under the underlying sale contract. Let’s look … Read More
Does a Digitally Authenticated Invoice Satisfy an L/C Requirement for Chamber of Commerce Authentication? Intro: Many letters of credit require a commercial invoice to be “authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce.” As Chambers of Commerce increasingly issue electronic documents with digital seals and QR codes, a common question arises: does a digitally authenticated invoice satisfy such an L/C requirement? Let’s look at the following Q&A. Question Dear Sir, Good day! We have an LC … Read More
Mr Old Man Origin Station vs. Airport of Departure on an Air Waybill A reader recently asked whether an air waybill would be discrepant if it uses the terms “Origin Station” and “Destination Station” instead of “Airport of Departure”… Read More
Does a Digitally Authenticated Invoice Satisfy an L/C Requirement for Chamber of Commerce Authentication?
Mr Old Man Origin Station vs. Airport of Departure on an Air Waybill A reader recently asked whether an air waybill would be discrepant if it uses the terms “Origin Station” and “Destination Station” instead of “Airport of Departure”… Read More
Does a Digitally Authenticated Invoice Satisfy an L/C Requirement for Chamber of Commerce Authentication?
Origin Station vs. Airport of Departure on an Air Waybill A reader recently asked whether an air waybill would be discrepant if it uses the terms “Origin Station” and “Destination Station” instead of “Airport of Departure” and “Airport of Destination” required by the letter of credit. The reader also asked whether the presence of both a Master Air Waybill (MAWB) number and a House Air Waybill (HAWB) number, together with … Read More
Bill of Lading or Multimodal Transport Document? Which UCP 600 Article Applies? A credit requires a “full set clean on board bill of lading” but, at the same time, field 44A specifies an inland place of taking in charge, while fields 44E and 44F indicate the port of loading and port of discharge. A multimodal transport document is subsequently presented, bearing only the notation “Received for Shipment” and no dated on-board notation. … Read More
Đà Nẵng – Thành phố xe đạp: Mr. Old Man sai rồi! Hơn 10 năm trước, Mr. Old Man từng viết bài “Đà Nẵng – Thành phố xe đạp. Tại sao không?”, đăng trên trang Quản lý Đô thị Đà Nẵng. Bài viết đề xuất một tầm nhìn dài hạn nhằm biến Đà Nẵng trở thành thành phố xe đạp đầu tiên của Việt Nam, xem xe đạp là một giải pháp … Read More
Thay avatar Chơi Facebook cũng hơn 17 năm, đã vài lần thay avatar, nhưng lần gần nhất chắc cũng ngót nghét chục năm rồi. Nhìn tấm ảnh cũ, trẻ trung và khỏe mạnh thì cũng thích thật, nhưng để mãi đôi khi thấy hơi… kỳ kỳ. Mấy ông bạn cà phê còn trêu: “Trông trẻ ghê hè. Đổi nick thành Mr. Young … Read More
Tào lao xịt bợp, tào lao khú đế, tào lao thiên địa, tào lao bí đao… Sáng nay có bạn hỏi, không biết đùa hay thật: – Sao lâu rồi không thấy Mr. Old Man viết mấy bài “tào lao”? – Tào lao thì cũng cần có cảm hứng mới viết được. Chứ cố viết, có khi lại đánh mất luôn cái chất tào lao. Đúng là giữa đống bài nghiệp vụ chuyên môn, thỉnh thoảng … Read More
Is There a Cure for AI Voice Fatigue? These days, AI voices seem to be everywhere. Commercials on TV, breaking news, even commentary on wars and international conflicts—all narrated by AI. At first, Mr. Old Man didn’t think much of it. The voices were pleasant enough. But after hearing them day after day, he has started to develop what might be called AI voice fatigue. The worst part … Read More
Dị ứng giọng AI, uống thuốc gì? Bây giờ mở TV ra là nghe quảng cáo bằng giọng AI; nghe tin tức, bình luận về chiến sự Nga – Ukraina hay Mỹ – Iran cũng bằng giọng AI. Ban đầu nghe thấy chẳng có vấn đề gì, nhưng nghe riết rồi cũng đâm ra dị ứng, dù giọng AI sao chép vốn là giọng hay. Bực nhất … Read More
Negotiation Credit with Expiry in the Issuing Bank’s Country: Where Should Documents Be Presented? A negotiation credit is normally expected to expire in the beneficiary’s country, where the nominated bank is located. But what happens when an L/C is available by negotiation with any bank in the beneficiary’s country while the place of expiry is stated in the issuing bank’s country? This question highlights an unusual drafting issue that could expose the beneficiary to … Read More
Liquidated Damages Clause and Force Majeure under a Letter of Credit If the exporter fails to ship the goods due to a force majeure event, can the importer still claim liquidated damages for the non-shipment? This is a question that occasionally arises in letter of credit practice. The answer lies in distinguishing the bank’s obligations under the LC from the parties’ rights and obligations under the underlying sale contract. Let’s look … Read More
Does a Digitally Authenticated Invoice Satisfy an L/C Requirement for Chamber of Commerce Authentication? Intro: Many letters of credit require a commercial invoice to be “authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce.” As Chambers of Commerce increasingly issue electronic documents with digital seals and QR codes, a common question arises: does a digitally authenticated invoice satisfy such an L/C requirement? Let’s look at the following Q&A. Question Dear Sir, Good day! We have an LC … Read More
Mr Old Man Origin Station vs. Airport of Departure on an Air Waybill A reader recently asked whether an air waybill would be discrepant if it uses the terms “Origin Station” and “Destination Station” instead of “Airport of Departure”… Read More
Does a Digitally Authenticated Invoice Satisfy an L/C Requirement for Chamber of Commerce Authentication?
Mr Old Man Origin Station vs. Airport of Departure on an Air Waybill A reader recently asked whether an air waybill would be discrepant if it uses the terms “Origin Station” and “Destination Station” instead of “Airport of Departure”… Read More
Does a Digitally Authenticated Invoice Satisfy an L/C Requirement for Chamber of Commerce Authentication?
Mr Old Man Origin Station vs. Airport of Departure on an Air Waybill A reader recently asked whether an air waybill would be discrepant if it uses the terms “Origin Station” and “Destination Station” instead of “Airport of Departure”… Read More
Does a Digitally Authenticated Invoice Satisfy an L/C Requirement for Chamber of Commerce Authentication?
Mr Old Man Origin Station vs. Airport of Departure on an Air Waybill A reader recently asked whether an air waybill would be discrepant if it uses the terms “Origin Station” and “Destination Station” instead of “Airport of Departure”… Read More
Does a Digitally Authenticated Invoice Satisfy an L/C Requirement for Chamber of Commerce Authentication?
Origin Station vs. Airport of Departure on an Air Waybill 7 Aug 2026 A reader recently asked whether an air waybill would be discrepant if it uses the terms “Origin Station” and “Destination Station” instead of “Airport of Departure” and “Airport of Destination” required by the letter of credit. The reader also asked whether the presence of both a Master Air Waybill (MAWB) number and a House Air Waybill (HAWB) number, together with …
Bill of Lading or Multimodal Transport Document? Which UCP 600 Article Applies? 7 Aug 2026 A credit requires a “full set clean on board bill of lading” but, at the same time, field 44A specifies an inland place of taking in charge, while fields 44E and 44F indicate the port of loading and port of discharge. A multimodal transport document is subsequently presented, bearing only the notation “Received for Shipment” and no dated on-board notation. …
Đà Nẵng – Thành phố xe đạp: Mr. Old Man sai rồi! 7 Aug 2026 Hơn 10 năm trước, Mr. Old Man từng viết bài “Đà Nẵng – Thành phố xe đạp. Tại sao không?”, đăng trên trang Quản lý Đô thị Đà Nẵng. Bài viết đề xuất một tầm nhìn dài hạn nhằm biến Đà Nẵng trở thành thành phố xe đạp đầu tiên của Việt Nam, xem xe đạp là một giải pháp …
Thay avatar 6 Aug 2026 Chơi Facebook cũng hơn 17 năm, đã vài lần thay avatar, nhưng lần gần nhất chắc cũng ngót nghét chục năm rồi. Nhìn tấm ảnh cũ, trẻ trung và khỏe mạnh thì cũng thích thật, nhưng để mãi đôi khi thấy hơi… kỳ kỳ. Mấy ông bạn cà phê còn trêu: “Trông trẻ ghê hè. Đổi nick thành Mr. Young …
Tào lao xịt bợp, tào lao khú đế, tào lao thiên địa, tào lao bí đao… 3 Aug 2026 Sáng nay có bạn hỏi, không biết đùa hay thật: – Sao lâu rồi không thấy Mr. Old Man viết mấy bài “tào lao”? – Tào lao thì cũng cần có cảm hứng mới viết được. Chứ cố viết, có khi lại đánh mất luôn cái chất tào lao. Đúng là giữa đống bài nghiệp vụ chuyên môn, thỉnh thoảng …
Is There a Cure for AI Voice Fatigue? 1 Aug 2026 These days, AI voices seem to be everywhere. Commercials on TV, breaking news, even commentary on wars and international conflicts—all narrated by AI. At first, Mr. Old Man didn’t think much of it. The voices were pleasant enough. But after hearing them day after day, he has started to develop what might be called AI voice fatigue. The worst part …
Dị ứng giọng AI, uống thuốc gì? 1 Aug 2026 Bây giờ mở TV ra là nghe quảng cáo bằng giọng AI; nghe tin tức, bình luận về chiến sự Nga – Ukraina hay Mỹ – Iran cũng bằng giọng AI. Ban đầu nghe thấy chẳng có vấn đề gì, nhưng nghe riết rồi cũng đâm ra dị ứng, dù giọng AI sao chép vốn là giọng hay. Bực nhất …
Negotiation Credit with Expiry in the Issuing Bank’s Country: Where Should Documents Be Presented? 31 Jul 2026 A negotiation credit is normally expected to expire in the beneficiary’s country, where the nominated bank is located. But what happens when an L/C is available by negotiation with any bank in the beneficiary’s country while the place of expiry is stated in the issuing bank’s country? This question highlights an unusual drafting issue that could expose the beneficiary to …
Liquidated Damages Clause and Force Majeure under a Letter of Credit 31 Jul 2026 If the exporter fails to ship the goods due to a force majeure event, can the importer still claim liquidated damages for the non-shipment? This is a question that occasionally arises in letter of credit practice. The answer lies in distinguishing the bank’s obligations under the LC from the parties’ rights and obligations under the underlying sale contract. Let’s look …
Does a Digitally Authenticated Invoice Satisfy an L/C Requirement for Chamber of Commerce Authentication? 31 Jul 2026 Intro: Many letters of credit require a commercial invoice to be “authenticated by the Chamber of Commerce.” As Chambers of Commerce increasingly issue electronic documents with digital seals and QR codes, a common question arises: does a digitally authenticated invoice satisfy such an L/C requirement? Let’s look at the following Q&A. Question Dear Sir, Good day! We have an LC …
Does a Digitally Authenticated Invoice Satisfy an L/C Requirement for Chamber of Commerce Authentication?
Mr Old Man Origin Station vs. Airport of Departure on an Air Waybill A reader recently asked whether an air waybill would be discrepant if it uses the terms “Origin Station” and “Destination Station” instead of “Airport of Departure”… Read More
Does a Digitally Authenticated Invoice Satisfy an L/C Requirement for Chamber of Commerce Authentication?
Mr Old Man Origin Station vs. Airport of Departure on an Air Waybill A reader recently asked whether an air waybill would be discrepant if it uses the terms “Origin Station” and “Destination Station” instead of “Airport of Departure”… Read More
Does a Digitally Authenticated Invoice Satisfy an L/C Requirement for Chamber of Commerce Authentication?