Young director Ho Thanh Thao at the film shoot location of her movie Diem Bao (The sign) that is one of the five selected pictures at the CJ Short Film Project. The CJ Short Film Project organized by CJ Cultural Foundation and CGV Vietnam has been concluded with the five best movies that will be selected for international film festivals in the coming time. 21 projects have been chosen for the Presentation Round at the Green Screen Film Festival which is organized by the Vietnam Film Development Association (VFDA). Participants told stories reflecting environmental issues in the form of a fictional or documentary film. "My Vietnam" short film competition unveiled its nine winners that were selected from 200 submissions. Each project featured the landscapes, customs, habits, and cultural traditions of Vietnamese people. Training providing required skills to the employee of the movie industry has received special attention from film producers. Besides film production degree … [Read more...] about Movie making competitions, courses help develop young filmmaker’s creativity
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Top 10 Vietnam hotels selected by Tripadvisor
Lotte Hotel in Hanoi was voted the best hotel in Vietnam, according to the annual 2022 ranking compiled by the U.S. online booking site Tripadvisor, based on millions of reviews and opinions collected. Situated on the upper part of a 65-floor building in the downtown area near Hanoi's iconic tourist destinations, the hotel has 235 standard rooms and 83 suites with each offering a panoramic view of the capital. It also has a fitness center, outdoor swimming pool, basketball court, kids play center, and 24-hour gym service. The lowest price for a night's stay is VND2.23 million ($96.45). Vinpearl Discovery Ha Tinh in Loc Ha District of north-central Ha Tinh Province came second in the list. This upscale resort along Xuan Hai Beach is 19 kilometers from Huong Tich Pagoda, a vast mountainside temple complex and popular spiritual site. It has 42 well-equipped rooms featuring private pools and offering views of long, … [Read more...] about Top 10 Vietnam hotels selected by Tripadvisor
Ailing brother and sister in Bac Giang receive support
A blind man and his mentally-illed sister in Bac Giang Province have received over VND217 million (USD9,435) in donations from the public after their story was published on Dantri/Dtinews. Representatives from Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper, Bac Giang Provincial People's Committee, and the local Red Cross Society paid a visit to Giap Van Duc in Tan Yen District on May 25 and transferred the donation of VND 217,753,500 to support his family. Representatives from Dantri/Dtinews Newspaper, Bac Giang Provincial People's Committee, and the local Red Cross Society paid a visit to Giap Van Duc and transferred the donation on May 25 The money was sent by readers to the Dantri/Dtinews Charity Fund to help the elderly blind man and his mentally-ill sister. The Bac Giang Red Cross Society also presented some gifts worth VND5 million to the family. Their old house Receiving the donations, Duc's elder brother Giap Van Dung sent his sincere thanks to the … [Read more...] about Ailing brother and sister in Bac Giang receive support
☀️ Morning digest on May 26
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a list of selected news summaries last night by the Vietnam News Agency. Party and State leaders meet with NA ethnic minority deputies (Photo: VNA) - Party and State leaders had a meeting with members of the 15th National Assembly (NA) from ethnic minority groups, on May 25. Read full story - Deputy Prime Minister Pham Binh Minh had meetings with the governors of Kanagawa Prefecture and Gunma Prefecture, Yuji Kuroiwa and Ichita Yamamoto, respectively, on May 25 as part of his ongoing trip to Japan. Read full story - Ambassador Nguyen Hai Bang, Permanent Representatives of Vietnam to ASEAN, has co-chaired the 9th meeting of ASEAN-Korea Joint Cooperation Committee (AKJCC) with the Republic of Korea (RoK)’s Ambassador to ASEAN Kwon Hee-seog. Read full story - Vietnam’s internet economy was valued at about 21 billion USD in 2021, contributing to 5 percent of GDP and rising seven-fold from 2015, heard the Vietnam - Asia Digital … [Read more...] about ☀️ Morning digest on May 26
SEA Games champion gives her mother gold medal
Lò Thị Hoàng and her mother hug each other and shed tears of happiness. — Photo dantri.com.vn Thanh Nga After winning gold in javelin at the SEA Games, Lò Thị Hoàng knew immediately what she was going to do with her precious medal, present it to her mother. As a young girl growing up in her Thái ethnic community, Hoàng had always dreamed of representing her country in sports and being crowned a champion. And her wish came true when her throw of 56.37m at the Mỹ Đình National Stadium not only sealed top spot, but also broke the the 15-year SEA Games record of 55.97m set by Buoban Pamang of Thailand in 2007. At the end of the competition and with the national flag draped around her shoulders, Hoàng set off in search of her mother. When the two eventually met, the tears of joy flowed freely. "I want to give this medal to my mother,” Hoàng said. “When I'm tired or under pressure, I can only call my mother. She told me to always try my best. “As I am part of the Thái … [Read more...] about SEA Games champion gives her mother gold medal
☕ Afternoon briefing on May 26
Hanoi (VNA) - The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency on May 26. Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai works with WTO Deputy Director-General Zhang Xiangchen (Photo: VNA) - Deputy Prime Minister Le Minh Khai visited the headquarters of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) in Geneva and worked with its Deputy Director-General Zhang Xiangchen on May 25 afternoon (local time). Read full story Participants at the forum (Photo: VNA) - Vietnam wants to see more investment from the United Kingdom in hi-tech agriculture, from cultivation to processing, preservation and distribution of farm produce and foods, said Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Phung Duc Tien. Read full story - A visiting high-level delegation from Ho Chi Minh City on May 26 held talks with a delegation of the Lao capital Vientiane, headed by Chairman of the municipal People’s Council Anouphap Tounalom. Read full story - The Corporate … [Read more...] about ☕ Afternoon briefing on May 26