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South Korean businessman publishes book about Saigon

South Korean businessman publishes book about Saigon

Entrepreneur Park Ji Hoon describes the bustling life of Ho Chi Minh City in his book "Park Tien Sinh Song Giua Sai Gon" (Mr. Park Lives In Saigon).
Romantic film wins best picture award at Vietnam film fest

Romantic film wins best picture award at Vietnam film fest

Victor Vu’s 2019 commercial hit ‘Mat Biec’ (Dreamy Eyes) has been awarded the Golden Lotus, often dubbed the Vietnamese Oscars, for best picture at the 22nd Vietnam Film Festival.
November 21, 2021 | 04:59 pm GMT+7
HCMC cinemas reopen after six months

HCMC cinemas reopen after six months

One cinema chain has cleaned all its theaters, another plans to release blockbusters like ‘Black Widow’ and ‘Suicide Squad’ to attract moviegoers as they reopen after a six-month closure.
November 21, 2021 | 12:20 pm GMT+7
Filmmakers 'work in the field of culture but go against culture'

Filmmakers 'work in the field of culture but go against culture'

To suit their whims and fancies, several filmmakers have defaced cultural and historical monuments, leaving many citizens outraged and frustrated.
November 19, 2021 | 03:22 pm GMT+7
Vietnamese-American filmmaker directs Disney's 'The Princess'

Vietnamese-American filmmaker directs Disney's 'The Princess'

Disney picked Le Van Kiet to direct 'The Princess', an action fairytale featuring American actress Joey King as a sword-wielding royal on a quest to save her kingdom.
November 17, 2021 | 09:30 pm GMT+7
Chinese artists buy copyright for Vietnamese musician’s songs

Chinese artists buy copyright for Vietnamese musician’s songs

Composer Nguyen Van Chung has sold the rights to four of his hit songs to Chinese artists, who reportedly plan to re-record and release them in their country.
November 15, 2021 | 02:53 pm GMT+7
Netflix offers free plan on Android phones in Vietnam

Netflix offers free plan on Android phones in Vietnam

Vietnam has become the first market in Asia to get Netflix’s free mobile plan and only the second in the world.
November 13, 2021 | 06:06 pm GMT+7
Translated poetry helps Vietnamese abroad spread traditional culture

Translated poetry helps Vietnamese abroad spread traditional culture

A group of Vietnamese residing abroad have translated a poetry book into English, French, and German to spread the Tet spirit to compatriots around the world.
November 11, 2021 | 06:45 pm GMT+7
Last emperor lacquer to go under hammer

Last emperor lacquer to go under hammer

‘Hoang Hon Vang Tren Vinh Ha Long’ (Golden Sunset Over Ha Long Bay) by painter Pham Hau will be auctioned by Hong Kong-based firm Bonhams on Nov. 27.
November 09, 2021 | 08:00 pm GMT+7
Vietnamese entry in awards shortlist at world’s largest documentary film festival

Vietnamese entry in awards shortlist at world’s largest documentary film festival

'Nhung Dua Tre Trong Suong' (Children Of The Mist) has been nominated for awards at the International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam.
November 05, 2021 | 01:28 pm GMT+7
Vietnamese antiques fetch high prices at global auctions

Vietnamese antiques fetch high prices at global auctions

A mandarin cap and a watch dating to the Nguyen Dynasty were sold for record-high prices at international auctions over the past few years.
November 04, 2021 | 09:30 pm GMT+7
Banned movies spark debate about film censorship

Banned movies spark debate about film censorship

The banning of a few films has provoked ideas about how to improve local film censorship, from better classification to eliminating censorship altogether.
November 03, 2021 | 03:29 pm GMT+7
17 movies to compete for best picture at Vietnam Film Festival

17 movies to compete for best picture at Vietnam Film Festival

17 movies will compete for the Golden Lotus, often dubbed the Vietnamese Oscars, in the feature film category at the upcoming Vietnam Film Festival.
November 02, 2021 | 08:29 pm GMT+7
Nguyen Dynasty artifact fetches $693,000 at Spanish auction

Nguyen Dynasty artifact fetches $693,000 at Spanish auction

A Vietnamese Mandarin cap said to be from the Nguyen Dynasty has sold for €600,000 ($693,243) at a Balclis auction in Spain.
October 31, 2021 | 08:05 pm GMT+7
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