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 1. Overview This paper presents the business case for achieving your companyA? S software development needs of outsourcing to Vietnam. There are primary factors that change when deciding which offshore locations should be considered. Then consider these factors both for Vietnam is a conclusion that the country is a promising offshore location for outsourced software development and is responsible for business? other requirements. 2. Factors to consider in relation to the Offshore Provider? S Location In this section, we present a simple and clear to understand the advantages and disadvantages of different locations for their offshore outsourcing projects and business functions. This list of factors focuses on the factors most important and relevant, without being overly complex by listing unimportant nothings. The most important factors that should be taken into account are: Price: Obviously one of the most important resources for outsourcing work is to save money, so naturally, you’ll be in the price quoted by the offshore provider be interested. But it is important to know exactly what the price. The cost of labor and overhead are two important components of the total. Before the direct comparison of providersâ offshore? Labor costs, you should consider how much effort you are facing in managing the outsourced work. Labor Force: Who, exactly, will work on your project? You must be familiar with them before workersâ? Experience, training and technical expertise. In addition, make sure that enough workers available to work on your projects, so you certainly will not work? T be slowed by the lack of work. Determine the type of fluctuation of the offshore provider has, because if the high turnover rate will be wasting much time on recycling and transfer information to new employees offshore. The socio-economic stability, you can significantly reduce the risk of contracting with an offshore provider, has in a country where strong economic growth, ethnic, religious situation is work, and political stability. If the offshore provider in the country to instability and conflict are important, you can take your project to slow or come to a complete standstill. The unstable situation, risk is if and when your employees to the offshore location (also a target of insurgents Americans traveling abroad are available). And finally, when the country ends unexpectedly with the new direction, you may find that the business-friendly policy that does not change the first blow in the country and have become hostile to foreign investment.  Economic stability: Are you familiar with COUNTRYERA? S GDP and other economic indicators, and how these indicators have evolved in recent years. In addition, consider whether foreign investment, respectively. decreases and try to understand the underlying factors. As international trade treaties and pacts is the country a party? Ethnic, religious stability: namely that ethnic and religious groups in the country are present and they are tolerant or intolerant to another. Does the country have a history of ethnic unrest and / or religious conflict? Political stability is the understanding of the local political situation in the offshore provider. What kind of government does the earth, and how long the current regime in power? Does the country have a history of unrest and rioting? Whether the riots, revolutions and coups are common. Also, consider the stability of neighboring countries and if friendly relations with the countries located in the offshore provider. Read expert analysis of regional conflicts.  Business Environment: If you are outsourcing work related, youâ? It probably protected information is exchanged and the management of intellectual property. You need to know what policies the country should protect your companyA? S trade secretes and intellectual property rights. Similarly, legislation, the country is adequate as regards economic development, taxes and workers? To what extent are these laws enforced? All these issues are very important in promoting an environment conducive to business. Language: You must be able to communicate with suppliers of offshore services? not only with top managers, but also with workers involved in the project on a daily basis. The way they speak and write in English? Strategic Fit: Many companies ignore the issues of a strategic adjustment? much to their chagrin. If the offshore provider doesn? T and to understand your companyA? Strategic Objectives of S and standard business processes which will ultimately are not available, what you are looking for. Do you have an open discussion with providersâ offshore? Manager and try to understand why Thei? new to the company and how your project will be a good fit with their strategic objectives.  3. The benefits of outsourcing to Vietnam As mentioned in the introduction, this section will evaluate Vietnam as an outsourcing destination against each of the factors listed in the previous section. Price: In Vietnam, labor costs are 90% lower than in the United States, which means significant savings for your business. Also to other outsourcing destinations, Vietnam? S labor costs are attractive in comparison. According to an article in â? GlobalServicesâ? in August 2006, Vietnam? s labor cost for outsourcing of IT functions and business processes are 30% less than those of India and also less than the countries of Eastern Europe. In October 2006 Global Services Named Vietnam? S Ho Chi Minh City in the top 50 outsourcing cities in the world because of its â? One of the production costs low, â? among other reasons. Labor Force: The Government of Vietnam recognizes and promotes the importance of education and training. According to Vietnam Economic Times, there were more than 200 universities in the country in 2004, and that number increases by 60% over the last six years. Today, the country has an illiteracy rate of 96% and 80% of the COUNTRYERA? S College graduate degrees in the sciences (Vietnam Economic Times). Thus, Vietnam is an exceptional country for outsourcing technological projects, and training of the population has a high level of scientific knowledge and techniques. Workers also have sales much lower stability and much higher than most other countries that are active in outsourcing. Overall, companies in Vietnam has an IT sales below 5%, while in many other countries, like India, this fluctuation can be 10% or more. The above 2006 article cites Global Services Ho Chi Minh? S â? Significantly lower attrition Apia? and â? poola work hard? as two other reasons to CITYA? Inclusion in the list of the 50 cities under contract. The socio-economic stability: joint outsourcing destinations in Asia Pacific are often plagued by instability. Consider, for example, the 2006 coup in Thailand, the Kashmir dispute between Pakistan and India and Sri Lankans militaria? S battle against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam. There are many travel warnings that U.S. Americans against travel to these areas to warn, but fortunately, the Vietnam doesn? ST countriesâ share this? Suffering. Indeed, Vietnam is a very stable, which creates a welcoming environment for outsourcing.   Economic stability: Vietnam? The economy is healthy and growing fast, with a GDP that grew by an average of CEIC 7th 4% in six years, until 2005. This is the second highest GDP growth across Asia, such as, Vietnam, New York Times? S Roaring economy is in place for World Stage, 25 Published in October 2006. FDI (foreign direct investment) was almost U.S. $ 5 billion in 2005, making a favorable comparison to other countries that are popular destinations for outsourcing work. Ethnic, religious stability: Since 95% of Vietnam? S population is ethnically Vietnamese and more than 80% of citizens do not identify with any particular religion, Vietnam is largely free of ethnic, religious conflicts. A 2003 UNDP (United Nations Development Program) study showed that Vietnam was one of the safest environments for investment, given the conflicts in Iraq and the surrounding region. Just as Vietnam was the safest among the 14 countries of the Asia-Pacific consulting firm political and economic risks in Hong Kong rank (Berth of a nation at the time, autumn 2002). Political stability: The present government has the power was Vietnam? S 1975 Meeting, which means that more than 30 years of political stability in the country. The last major conflict with a neighbor was there almost 30 years in 1978. Two American presidents (Bill Clinton during his presidency and in 2006, and George W. Bush during the APEC summit) have visited the country, and Bush met with several senior officials including President, Prime Minister and Leader Part of the Communist Party, this underlines the COUNTRYERA? s political stability. Business Environment: Vietnam is a free market since its centrally planned economy through reform? Eu? Doi moia? twenty years ago. Today VietnamSa? Policy creates a warm and welcoming environment for foreign investment. The country was the World Trade organizationa? S 150th member in November 2006 by a vote of organizationa? S General Council. At the moment, “said Pascal Lamy, Director General of WTO, A? Viet Nam has shown how anchoring domestic reforms in the WTO can have dramatic consequences. Viet Nama? S economic growth in the first 8% last year, foreign direct investment increased sharply to over 6 billion dollars and exports increased by over 20%. More surely follow with the new laws, administrative measures s and obligations related to goods and services that are in Viet Nama? Membership Package. â? Vietnam is also good progress in protecting intellectual property rights and, since 2002, largely compliance with the guidelines set out in the trade of ‘Trade-Related Aspects of Intellectual Property (TRIPS). When Vietnam joined the WTO, it agreed to comply with TRIPs immediately without a transition period. The country should achieve full compliance with TRIPs soon, thanks to legislation that was adopted in 2006. The origin of this legislation, the United States, congratulated the country for its â? Extensive revisions and updates of laws on intellectual property. â? Language: Unlike many Asian languages, Vietnamese uses the Latin alphabet, like English, makes it relatively easy for Vietnamese speakers to learn English. English is the second most common language in the country, and most VietnamSa? graduates have a high proficiency in English. Therefore, most IT professionals in Vietnam are able to communicate easily with U.S. companies in English when completing the outsourcing projects.   4. Who outsources to Vietnam? Many Japanese companies have chosen to outsource much of its IT work to Vietnam. According to an article in the 2006 World Service in November, A? Vietnam: Capitalizing on China and Japan, â? 2010 to 10% of Japan? s software outsourcing can be sent to Vietnam. Intel is also largely to Vietnam to meet their outsourcing needs. In October 2006, Intel Capital has announced the participation of the unity of venture capital from Intel Corporation, $ 3. 5 million investment in FPT, Vietnam? Major software companies in Hanoi. Earlier this year, the company said it would plant a chip assembly and testing with a price of $ 300 million (San Jose Mercury News, â? Intel Invests in Vietnam Software Company, October 24 Building, 2006). Other companies that outsource have chosen to Vietnam include Nortel Networks, Bayer, Sony, Cisco, and Anheuser Bush (Source: IOC. Com, â? Outsourcing to Vietnam ????). 5. Vietnam is an excellent destination for outsourcing For all the reasons described above, the Vietnam business is clearly an excellent choice for each session? Outsourcing needs. Here is a summary of the benefits of working with offshore providers in Vietnam. Price: Vietnam? S wages are much lower than many other companies. Labor Force: Vietnam? S workforce to 96% rate of literacy and knowledge of scientific and technological level. A socio-economic stability  Economic Stability: Vietnam has a very strong GDP growth, with significant foreign investment and membership in the World Trade Organization. Ethnic, religious stability: There is no ethno-religious conflict in Vietnam. Vietnam political stability? S government has over 30 years and there are no conflicts with neighboring countries for roughly the same amount of time. Business Environment: Vietnam? S laws and public policies favor business and foreign investment and the country continues to strengthen protection and enforcement of intellectual property. Language: Most college graduates in Vietnam are in English, which is the second most popular language of the country, the race largely due Vietnamese? S using the Latin alphabet.   Contact: Ms. Doanh Nguyen: Sales E-mail: sales @ blue ball. com. vn Sales Representative International Marketing Department Blue Ball Co. Ltd. www. blueball group. com Thailand 252/94 Muang Thai – Complex Phatra Tower 2, 17th floor, Ratchadapisek Rd Huay Kwang, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +66 2 6932940 Fax: +66 2 6932941 Vietnam Quang Trung Software City Ground Floor, Anna Building District 12, Ho Chi Minh City Tel: +84 8 4371032 Fax: +84 8 4371033

Day 1 – Arrive in Hanoi, transfer to your hotel. Your local guide will be optional for walking around town for those who are not too tired from the flight are available. You might find a puppet show on water in the Teatro Municipal Water Puppet is located on the shores of Lake Hoan Kiem. (B, D) Day 2 – Hanoi – Victoria Express Train – Sightseeing in Hanoi begins with a visit to the old city. Although the present capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is still a mystery and charm of past centuries. Narrow streets and buildings of traditional business invite exploration, while giving its many lakes and magnificent public spaces, parks, tree-lined boulevards and monuments of the city an air of elegance and harmony with nature is unique among the capitals of Asia. We will see the Temple of Literature, a series of ongoing peaceful walled and graceful bridges and one of the best preserved examples of traditional Vietnamese architecture. Take miniature One Pillar Pagoda. near large HO CHI MINH Memorial, a beautiful park that is home resting place of Ho Chi Minh Square. Then, start exploring the old city. This fascinating network of narrow streets and shop houses is also called “The Streets 36 is called” Every Street is traditionally the name of the goods sold there, ranging from less fabric crafts to medicines to tombstones . A paradise for lovers of craftsmanship and an ever interesting to explore the local life. In the afternoon, visit one of the famous museums of Hanoi or the History Museum or the Museum of Ethnology. Transfer to the train station – the night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai to board the Victoria Express Train. (B) Day 3 – Lao Cai – Sapa – Sapa Transfer – a trip to Cat Cat and Ta Phin with trekking trip on a winding road to the Black Hmong village of Cat Cat, past beautiful mountain scenery. Stroll through the village, visiting houses and traditional observation of rural lifestyle. Then take the craft village, Ta Phin, inhabited by Dzao Rouge, known for its distinctive red handkerchief. (B, D) Day 4 – Sapa – Excursion to Lao Chai and Tavan. Travel on mountain roads to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai and Tavan past beautiful terraced fields, a city of ethnic Zay. Afternoon free. (B) Day 5 – Sapa – Lao Cai – Train – Visit the colorful Sunday market in Bac Ha, where ethnic minorities throughout the region for water buffalo, livestock and trade craft. The locals are mostly Hmong flower, but there are also Dao, Nung, Xa Fang, Phu La, Thai and many other ethnic groups. With the night train from Hanoi to Lao Cai. (B) Day 6 – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Transfer to Halong Bay for a cruise aboard a traditional junk. The first day, the road leads to the Dinh Huong island, Ga Choi island, Sung Sot cave, one before stopping at Titov beach to swim. Dinner is served on the boat into the sunset. (B, L, D) Day 7 – Halong Bay – Hanoi – Continuing to cruise around the waters of bays, Head Man tour of Iceland, Iceland and Tortise Luon Cave. Back to Hanoi. (B) Day 8-Hanoi – Hue – Flights from Hanoi to visit the old imperial city of Hue: Hue is located inside the Imperial Citadel, a large complex in the early 19th century century, built and inspired by the Forbidden City Beijing. The monuments that remain provide a fascinating insight into court life of the Nguyen Dynasty. Visit the Dien Tho Residence and the Thai Hoa Palace, among other sites. Visit Dong Ba market: a local market near the Imperial City. (B, D) Day 9-Hue, Enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume River, stopping first at the landmark Thien Mu Pagoda, an elegant octagonal tower of seven levels. Then at the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, a majestic complex of courts, pavilions and temples in a beautiful natural setting. Hue was the capital of Vietnam for over 140 years. Ancient temples, imperial buildings and French style building. It was the 17th century, founded. In the afternoon, visiting a variety of other imperial tombs in the country. (B) Day 10 Hue – Hoi An – Hue Travel to Hoi An via the scenic mountain roads with spectacular views of the coast, including the major coastal city of Danang, before arriving in Hoi An Hoi An has been declared World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1999. The houses and temples colorful shop reflects a diverse heritage of 16 and 17 century, when it was an important port for traders Western, Chinese and Japanese. Today it is a thriving center of traditional crafts and a shopping paradise, best explored on foot. (B, D) Day 11 Hoi An – Danang – Saigon – Flight from Danang to Saigon. Ho Chi Minh City is full of energy. Your visit to this exciting city begins in the Old Town, Dong Khoi Street, strolling past the classic European-style landmarks such as the ornate City Hall (City Hall) and seniors at the Opera. Visit the neo-Romanesque Notre Dame, Reunification Palace and the War History Museum. Finally, to end at the central Ben Thanh Market craft. (B, D) Day 12 Saigon – now is a visit to My Tho, a city of rich agricultural region of the Mekong Delta and visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Then a boat from the local council to explore the islands of the Mekong, stopping at an orchard, fruit and tea to enjoy while listening to local music. (B) Day 13 Saigon – Siem Reap – flight from Saigon to Siem Reap, Cambodia. (B, D) Day 14 Siem Reap – Today, visit the jewel of Khmer architecture, Angkor Wat. It is the national symbol, and the highlight of any visit to Cambodia, especially the temple of Preah Khan special, Banteay Srei. Admire the sunset over the Cambodian countryside from the upper terraces of the ancient temples of Angkor. (B) Day 15 Siem Reap, visit the walled city of Angkor Thom. Covering an area of 10 square kilometers. surrounded by a wall and a moat, which includes several of the most popular attractions of the city in Cambodia. Bayon Temple and the temple of Prasat Kravan, Banteay Kdei, Ta Prohm, Ta Keo, Thommanon, Chau Say Tevoda are included in the price of F ()-Day 16 Siem Reap – Bangkok Sightseeing in Siem Reap – Visit the Building Schools ( Artisans d Angkor), a vocational training center trains 650 apprentices a year, including 160 in fine arts and crafts. We have included a visit to the gallery McDermott. Flight Siem Reap to Bangkok. (B, L)

Visitors go to Vietnam must have a valid visa Vietnam before his show in the country. A visa may be required by an embassy of Vietnam near you, or can be obtained through a reliable travel agent. Compared to other Asian countries, South Vietnam is a harder nut to crack, where visas are affected. The rules and costs vary considerably depending on the issuing embassy or consulate. The embassy in Bangkok, for example, can make your payment and process your visa the same day, charging 1000 baht (50 dollars U.S. to take its dollar value, no other currency is accepted). The Consulate in San Francisco takes place over five days and $ 65 to do the same. The information given here may change without prior notice, whether double-clicking with the Embassy of Vietnam before applying for the visa. Exemption of Visa Most visitors to Vietnam need a visa to enter the country, with few exceptions. Enter the citizens of ASEAN countries are allowed, without needing a visa, and other countries have similar provisions for citizens. Citizens of following countries may stay without visa, no more than 30 days: Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, citizens of the Philippines, a residence permit, no visa, no more 21 days. Citizens of following countries can travel without a visa for more than 15 days: Denmark, Finland, Japan, Norway, South Korea, Sweden If you’re not a citizen of this country, you must request an Visa to Vietnam’s embassy nearby. In the U.S., you may apply at the Embassy of Vietnam in Washington, DC, if you’re on the East Coast or the Vietnamese Consulate in San Francisco, if you’re on the west coast. Vietnam Tourist Visa The tourist visa is for a maximum of 30 days are available with the option to extend the visa for another 30 days after your arrival in Vietnam. To obtain a tourist visa in your area of Vietnam Vietnam embassies or consulate, download the visa form on the website of the Embassy on the ground and fill it. At the embassy or consulate of Vietnam in the United States will be asked to present your passport – valid for another six months after the planned trip, and with blank visa pages for the entire visa application Page One 2 One ” x2 “passport photo with a complete space on the application form attached to a postal check or cash to the mission of transformation. The message prompts you to ask him to pose for the current charges, although prices are generally known traveler. For more information, visit the website at: http://www. Vietnam Visa Support. com, Visa Business visas for Vietnam’s business travelers are available (if you invest in a company in Vietnam, or if you can) to work. Business visas are valid from Vietnam for six months and multiple entries. The requirements for a business visa to Vietnam are identical to those for the tourist visa, with the addition of an endorsement of your Visa Business sponsor in Vietnam. You can not use this form to the embassy or consulate – your sponsor, they must get by officials in Vietnam. Other Visa Vietnam Visa for diplomatic and official visitors with government and diplomatic affairs issued. Holders of diplomatic and service are issued, these visas are free. The requirements for these visas are comparable to those for the business visa, with the addition of a note verbale from the agency’s mission or international organization.

Apart from Vietnam Airlines in Asia, expanding and improving its fleet. Air France flew here from Bangkok, Japan Airlines flies to several cities, and most other major airlines in Asia and Europe (including Lufthansa) fly to Vietnam. Qantas made the trip from Australia. Several U.S. airlines have begun to fly to Vietnam. No flights non-stop, they go through Tokyo and Osaka in Japan or Hong Kong. Until now, United and American Airlines fly to Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). If you find the cheapest information, some agents booking worth a visit. Do not forget the day you lose when you cross the International Date Line (you will receive your return!). Shipsdon’t The long distance phone calls in major cruise ports of Vietnam, but this will change over the next year or two. Airlines within the Asia Vietnam is the main airline for domestic flights and many flights to neighboring countries. The airline code share with Siem Reap Airways, Lao Aviation, and Air France. Remember that many Lao aviation aircraft are not Western standards. Always check to see which airline actually take your flight. The Vietnam Airlines website www. Vietnam Airlines. com, you can book online. Hanoi – Bangkok 3 hours / VietnamHCMC Air France – Bangkok 3 hours / Air France VietnamHCMC – Siem Reap / Angkor Wat 1 hours / Laos, Vietnam, Bangkok AirHanoi – Luang Prabang 1 hours / Lao Aviation, Air Vietnam there is no viable to make rail connections to other countries. However, Vietnam is a decent north south railway line. You can walk north to the Chinese border, traveling to Beijing to connect with long distance trains in China, and finally back to the Trans-Siberian Express across Russia and Europe – if you are so inclined and have the time and Visa! You can take a bus or mini bus from several neighboring countries. Tip: Remember that Vietnam is still not issued visas on arrival. If you try without a visa will be refused entry into force. First AroundBy Airlines AirVietnam includes large parts of the country, and flights are reliable and safe. The trip from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City takes about an hour flight and costs $ 70 – $ 100, compared to $ 10 – $ 15 or more for the bus, which lasts 14-16 hours. There are airports near Sa Pa, Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Da Lat, Nha Trang, Ho Chi Minh City, and other important objectives of travelers. The Hanoi-Ho Chi Minh City for charges of theft of about $ 200, but may be less by some travel agencies. Most other flights are about $ 100 or less. Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City 3 hoursHanoi – Dalat, Danang, Nha Trang, Hué1 ½ -2 hoursDalat – 1 hourHCMC Nha Trang – Dalat, Danang, Nha Trang, Hue 1 ½ -2 hoursFLIGHTS other countries SOUTH ASIABy roads Road in Vietnam are generally OK but not exceptional. They appeared much more marked and managed as in Laos or Cambodia. There are few “super-highway”, and those around cities. Because these and all other roads with scooters, motorcycles, bicycles, cars, animals drowned, and many other things not seen on the highway west, traveling at best risky. I was in several skirmishes and other serious accidents on roads in Vietnam, and delays are not allowed. Once the bus has been transformed into a cow, and I was rear ended by a dump truck. It took hours to take another bus for us to learn in Da Lat. Another time, a van to cut off a young woman weaving on his bicycle in the middle of a highway in the outskirts of Hanoi. Vietnam is well equipped with pickup trucks, vans, tour buses and regular buses and rental cars, so it is easy to get on the road. In general, tourist buses depart and arrive on time and are relatively cheap and quick. There are a number of “tourist cafes, such as Sinh cafe, all types of buses can go almost anywhere you want to run, and then travel across the country is relatively fast, convenient and simple. For short trips or excursions into the interior (in Da Lat, for example), buses or where to go mini-vans, cars or how you want to fly. Caution. The trip to the local buses take you where you want to go, then go to a favorite thecourtyard hotels and lock the door behind you and force you to notoriety in their hotel for a stay thenight. About all you can do is refuse to surrender your passport. Without passports, they can not register with the police and hoteliers are often willing to take the risk of an unregistered “guest”, they are probably the doors and let you out. By RailVietnam a decent rail system – a legacy of French. Indochina is a three-level colonial empire, with Vietnam in the top, middle of Cambodia and Laos in the background. Therefore, who provided much training in the French colonial administration, the Vietnamese and the rail infrastructure necessary to move the country trainees and employees. Deteriorated significantly during and after the US-Vietnam war, the railway infrastructure, but the post-war government has extended its lines along the coast and hills of north (towards Sa Pa again) so that it is now possible to travel far to the northwest corner (less than two kilometers from the border with China) in Hanoi, along the coast and in Ho Chi Minh City by train. To take a train across the length of Vietnam, without stopping, it will take about three days and two nights. Tip: If you use the first class soft sleeper (the only way I recommend you stay), you get “food” somehow, but I strongly recommend bringing your own food, drinks and snacks to make. When the train stops, the window is sold by local women have flooded a lot of stuff, corn on the cob, bananas, baguettes and more. My favorite among the many offerings is what I “road-kill chicken call.” I call it, because the poor thing just picked, crushed and toasted flat head and everything. Book If you plan to travel by train – and I would not at least a portion of your trip that way – at least for a few days in advance (more on weekends) for a soft sleeper bed. Tip: Often it is better to go through a travel agent, as they advance to reserve large blocks of soft sleeper tickets and the best can only source. En route to the station will save a few dollars, but the wait and hassle are not worth the small savings, especially since the funds to keep irregular hours and can not even cards. For short distances, buses, private mini-vans, or cars (discontinued) make the most sense. BoatOne the trip more interesting and is a relaxing boat trip on perfume, Red and Mekong Rivers. It is possible polarity weeks motorized and “Show Boat backwaters of Vietnam to spend. At least two or three day boat through the Mekong Delta is an experience not to be missed – a journey into the past. Some passengers and freight in both directions on the boat tour of the Mekong River, which will take you to the caves, tombs and temples on the Perfume River and many other options. You can also kayak the coast or Ha Long Bay.