“The self-portraying characters and their candid world of montage, to me, makes A Short Film About Loving a documentary within a fiction. This makes the piece important in capturing what it is like to have a sentimental belonging – to a place, a community, or simply a person – in a time that is already so divisive," Duc said. … [Read more...] about Short film about love to premiere in Hanoi
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Documentary highlights plight of abused animals
“This kind of response usually comes from people who get offended because they are uninformed and won’t allow themselves to learn because their ego is at stake, so they try to disqualify a person rather than try to understand a point of view that could actually help them. … [Read more...] about Documentary highlights plight of abused animals
Vietnam advised to invest more in vocational training
Hanoi (VNA) – Vietnam needs to develop dedicated technical and vocational education and training (TVET) programmes to enable its transition to the fourth Industrial Revolution, increasing worker productivity and the country’s competitiveness, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) says in a new study. The study named “Reaping the Benefits of Industry 4.0 through Skills Development in Vietnam” examines the logistics and agro-processing industries in the country which are both important for growth, employment, international competitiveness, and the fourth industrial revolution. ADB Country Director for Vietnam Andrew Jeffries suggested Vietnam consider new approaches to ensure inclusion and social protection for entry level workers, especially those at risk of job displacement, and those who need upskilling, while applying the fourth industrial revolution technologies. Adequate and timely investments in skills development can help the country not only to harness the … [Read more...] about Vietnam advised to invest more in vocational training
Dak Lak promotes shipments via Amazon
Dak Lak (VNA) – Enhancing exports via Amazon, the world’s largest Internet retailer by revenue and market capitalisation, is an effective way to help staples of the Central Highlands province of Dak Lak reach out to the world in the context that COVID-19 continues to wreak havoc on global economy, according to insiders. At a conference held in the locality on January 20, experts discussed measures to step up shipments via the e-commerce platform, and opportunities for Vietnamese firms to boost cross-border sale. Besides, they shared solutions to developing brands in the digital era while introducing several support services to businesses who want to sell products on Amazon. Vice Chairman of the provincial Department of Industry and Trade Huynh Ngoc Duong said that selling products on Amazon will help local goods engage in global value chain, adding many training courses were held to better local firms’ understanding of e-commerce activities. The department also … [Read more...] about Dak Lak promotes shipments via Amazon
Lounger-bed tickets for Tet holiday on HCMC- Central-province route sold out
Meanwhile, at Mien Tay (Western) bus station, bus companies have not opened the selling as almost all of them exploited the short-haul routes except Phuong Trang and Thanh Buoi. According to Deputy Director of Mien Dong Bus Station Mr. Do Phu Dat, this reason was most of passengers preferred sleeper buses for their long journey on peak days from December 24 to December 28. However, car seats are still available for passengers. It is expected that the Eastern bus station would provide 539,746 seats, including 213,457 car seats and 326,289 lounger beds. … [Read more...] about Lounger-bed tickets for Tet holiday on HCMC- Central-province route sold out