First, most U.S. companies have not yet made significant moves to exit China.
Second, there is a push for U.S. companies to exit other countries, including Vietnam.
Third, the focus is on making all goods in the U.S. and having the rest of the world import from the U.S.
Fourth, the U.S. administration has turned its attention to China, sending a clear message to the world, including Vietnam: 'If you do business with China, prepare for 125% tariffs. You have 90 days to pause and negotiate better deals for the U.S.'
This situation is now unfolding for Vietnam. The Vietnamese government and companies have prepared for the worst-case scenario, where all efforts to secure better trade terms might amount to nothing. As a result, Vietnam is actively seeking new markets. The $130 billion trade value with the U.S. may no longer hold the same significance, even with new agreements involving Boeing, Microsoft, Tesla, and others.
Recently, the Vietnamese government released updates following meetings with President Donald Trump’s team and U.S. companies. They stated that the trade gap between Vietnam and the U.S. has improved, and the situation is better than before. However, as a Vietnamese citizen, I want to remind the U.S.: do not play dirty with Vietnam.
You may not realize that Vietnam’s economic model is now being adopted worldwide, including in the UK, EU, North Korea, Africa, South America, and even some U.S. states. Vietnamese people are prepared to drop the $130 billion trade value and find ways to protect over 10 million workers by strengthening our local market of 100 million people.
Let me also tell you this: more than half of U.S. companies are ready to leave the U.S. permanently. As a Vietnamese citizen from Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), I acknowledge that $130 billion is significant to us, and the U.S. remains an important market. But remember, no country will forget the actions the U.S. has taken. Japan’s recent sale of $1,700 billion in U.S. debt is a warning to all.
Do not underestimate the resolve of the 8 billion people in this world.
As a Vietnamese, I firmly believe that if Vietnam fails to negotiate better trade deals with the U.S. to reduce tariffs to zero, it will have a major impact on our economy. A $130 billion loss is enormous for us, but let’s put things into perspective—a toy manufactured in Vietnam for just $1.40 is sold in the U.S. for $48. Who is truly benefiting here? While we are accused of taking advantage, it is clear that Vietnam’s labor and resources fuel industries that generate massive profits abroad.
Right now, Vietnamese companies are preparing for the worst-case scenario if we fail to secure better terms with the U.S. The reality is that most Vietnamese exports to the U.S. are goods that American manufacturers cannot produce domestically. U.S. companies choose Vietnam’s products because of affordable prices and superior quality, despite other countries enjoying lower tariffs. If Vietnam loses access to the U.S. market, we will adapt. New customers worldwide already recognize the high quality and competitive pricing of Vietnamese goods.
Leaders from the Middle East and the European Union (EU) are increasingly turning to Vietnam—not the U.S.—for trade and investment opportunities. The global market is shifting, and Vietnam is prepared to embrace new economic partnerships.
Right now, we Vietnamese understand what the U.S. wants from Vietnam:
- For Vietnam to become a U.S. ally against China, Russia, and other nations.
- For all U.S. companies, including Intel, Nike, Nvidia, and Apple, to relocate their operations from Vietnam back to the U.S.
- For Vietnamese companies to invest more in the U.S. and hire American workers.
The most critical demand is for Vietnam to become a U.S. ally. If you’re unaware, let me explain: Vietnam’s strategic position in Southeast Asia, including the South China Sea (which we Vietnamese call "Biển Đông"), makes it a key player in regional geopolitics. Historically, the last five U.S. presidents tried to pressure Vietnam during the Vietnam War to act as a frontline against the USSR (Xô Viết) and the rise of China. However, they failed to achieve their goals, as Vietnam resisted and maintained its independence. Now, President Donald Trump aims to revive this strategy, seeking to position Vietnam as a frontline protector of U.S. interests in the region. The question remains whether Vietnam will align with any major power or continue to forge its own path.
I am a Vietnamese citizen observing the dynamics between Vietnam and the USA. Let me clarify a few things:
- Vietnamese people are restricted from accessing STEM books, components, and related materials.
- You accuse Vietnam of wrongdoing against the USA—seriously?
- The USA has funded and supported terrorist activities in Vietnam since the Vietnam War. You also fueled the Golden Triangle drug trade in ASEAN, which caused the deaths of millions of Vietnamese. This includes terrorist attacks in Ho Chi Minh City in 2018 and Dak Lak in 2023.
- You claim Vietnam benefits from the USA? Really? Vietnam provides assembly workers for goods like clothes, shoes, iPods, or Samsung devices, but most of the technology comes from South Korea and Japan. The USA uses Chinese electronic components to assemble iPods in Vietnam. Vietnamese people have not stolen anything from your country.
- Vietnam imposes import taxes on U.S. goods, ranging from 10% to 20%.
- Are U.S. companies ethical? My people work as underpaid laborers, earning less than $300 per month, yet you claim Vietnam is getting rich.
- You say Americans work hard while Vietnamese people are lazy? Sure.
Here's a compiled list of Vietnamese contributors in STEM and technology, including those who lived outside Vietnam before and after 1975:
Computer Science & Engineering:
- Bùi Tường Phong – Pioneer in computer graphics, developed Phong shading for realistic 3D rendering.
- Nguyễn Anh Quỳnh – Creator of Unicorn Engine, used in cybersecurity and reverse engineering.
- Duy Nguyễn – Researcher in artificial intelligence and machine learning.
- Vietnamese Open-Source Developers – Contributions to software frameworks, cybersecurity, and data science.
Physics & Mathematics:
- Trịnh Xuân Thuận – Astrophysicist, known for research on galaxies and cosmic evolution.
- Lê Văn Thiêm – Mathematician, contributed to functional analysis and algebraic geometry.
Biotechnology & Medicine:
- Trương Thành Tùng – Pharmaceutical scientist, specializes in drug discovery.
- Vietnamese Biomedical Researchers – Advancements in stem cell research and medical technology.
Graphic Arts & Digital Design:
- Caricatures in Saigon Newspapers – Artists like Đức Khánh, Văn Hiếu, and Diệp Định shaped political satire through graphic illustrations.
- Vietnamese Graphic Designers & Game Artists – Worked in animation, digital media, and video game design.
This list highlights how Vietnamese creators have contributed globally to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
For more than 10 years, these individuals have wreaked havoc on my health and mental well-being. I sought assistance from the Vietnamese government, but my pleas went unheard. The cycle continues unabated. If you live in wealthy and developed countries, cherish and protect them. Do not undermine them as others have done to me. My only hope is my open-source project, WZP. I must complete it and secure sponsorship to leave Vietnam. There's no fair game for me here. The same individuals who destroyed my life send their children to your rich and developed countries to study, obtain high-paying jobs, and secure green cards.
Những kẻ biến chất trong và ngoài chính phủ, nhà nước Việt Nam dùng tiền, máu mủ, và quen biết gần xa thao túng chính quyền từ bắc xuống. Muốn sống trong xã hội văn minh, nhìn chính mình và tự hỏi có văn minh không? Muốn sống trong nước giàu, nhìn chính mình và tự hỏi có giàu không? Muốn sống trong nước đã phát triển, nhìn chính mình và tự hỏi có trí và trí thức để tự lực, tự chủ, tự cường không?
Corrupt individuals inside and outside the government and state of Vietnam use money, blood ties, and connections near and far to manipulate the authorities from the north down. If you want to live in a civilized society, look at yourself and ask if you are civilized. If you want to live in a wealthy country, look at yourself and ask if you are wealthy. If you want to live in a developed country, look at yourself and ask if you have the intelligence and knowledge to be self-reliant, self-sufficient, and resilient.
If you are wondering why you don't see me uploading open-source projects, I have two reasons.
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I am still developing and improving these projects.
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I live in a not-so-good environment and am always harmed by the bad people around me, even though I have reported them to the authorities and the police in Nha Be district, Ho Chi Minh City, where I have lived for the past 10 years. But the bad/evil wins with the assistance of the police and the authorities in Nha Be district, neglecting my safety and health. I am accused of slandering state officials. When the authorities slander me as lying and harming those who harm me, I don't see any reason to contribute to Vietnam. What I do will belong to these people and their descendants.
It's not worth it!
When I complete most of my projects, I will upload them under my name Vo Song Toan, but not for Vietnam, because I am harmed in this country. When I earn enough sponsorship money, I will leave Vietnam. I was born and raised in Vietnam, but my entire life of 32 years, from birth to now, has never been happy, always being harmed.
If you see me posting about Vietnam on LinkedIn.com, it's because I have some positive thoughts about Vietnam. But I don't want to spend the rest of my life being harmed. I have to leave Vietnam. Because I don't have human rights, and basic rights, including the right to request protection from the Vietnamese government and laws as a Vietnamese citizen.
It's misguided to think that AIs, including Deep Seek, will replace software developers, especially the highly skilled ones. Nothing is free. Currently, AI companies have amassed vast amounts of data from around the world. For those unaware, AIs operate on patterns and selective algorithms to generate results ranging from the worst to the best, depending on how much you pay.
Right now, AIs are affordable because they aim to push software developers out of the market, as hiring high-quality and intelligent IT/software developers is expensive. By diminishing the market, they allow less experienced developers and normal users to rely on AIs, leading to potential failure. Without sufficient knowledge and experience as a software developer, one cannot achieve much. Normal users and developers might think that AIs will make them millionaires, but the answer is absolutely no.
As mentioned earlier, AIs have gathered information from around the world, especially from open-source projects. However, it's about a selective system of the best and worst projects. If you don't pay enough to get the best results and use the worst results in real life, it can lead to disastrous consequences. Instead of asking AIs for harmful advice, understand that poor results can worsen your life significantly.
Remember, no money falls from the sky. Nothing is free.
I am not certain that AI and robots will replace humans entirely. However, I am confident that people worldwide should proactively learn and utilize AI and robotics to enhance and acquire new skills. Doing so will enable them to secure new jobs in the future.
Databases and software started out as distinct fields at the beginning of programming and database management. In the current AI era, software developers will adapt to AIs changing the way we program and develop database applications. End users will be able to manage their own databases, choosing AI agents like Copilot to see and manage their data, or using paid/free software solutions. This means software developers will still have jobs, and users will have more control over their own databases. Software development jobs won't disappear; rather, we are transitioning from a quantity-based to a quality-based standard.
More people will embrace AI agents like Copilot, giving them more rights to manage their own databases instead of handing them over to unknown entities. This shift will lead to more creative and higher-quality software applications. Low-paid, less-skilled jobs will decline, while those with creative talents will leverage AI to create new jobs suitable for various skill sets. You won't need to feel inadequate for not knowing how to program applications—AI agents are tools to enhance human capabilities, not replace them.
The number of software developers worldwide is vast, but the availability of high-quality applications is diminishing. Embracing the AI era and changing the way we live and work will be essential. While AI can transform software development, the need for real, high-quality applications will always require skilled developers.
Welcome to the World Zero Project (WZP). I've been tirelessly developing significant projects under the WZP umbrella. One of the reasons the source code hasn't been published or uploaded to GitHub yet is due to the frequent blueprint revisions that precede the programming stage. These revisions often result in substantial code changes.
I aim to publish the source code by December 20, 2024. Here are the exciting projects I'm working on as part of WZP, all developed in .NET 8:
- A Programming Language: Crafting a new language to solve modern computing challenges.
- A Framework: Building a versatile framework to simplify development tasks.
- An Implemented Framework: Implementing and enhancing the framework for real-world applications.
- A Real Project: Bringing all elements together in a practical, real-world application.