US Embassy funds documentary film project in Vietnam The Vietnam Cinema Association and the Center for assistance and development of movie talents (TPD) plan to launch a project under the sponsorship of the US Embassy in Hanoi. The project, entitled "10 months, 10 documentary films", is set to run from February to December 2014, and aims to nurture the development of Vietnam cinema by providing guidance and other assistance for movie talents. It is considered a pioneer project in effectively assisting young filmmakers to make their own films that do not require massive expenditure or huge investment in technologies. Those involved in the project will learn about the process of short film making from script-writing to production, and have a chance to exchange and learn experience from famous local and foreign filmmakers. The project deals with issues on gender equality, homosexual, women's rights, and environment protection. The jury includes renowned directors Bui Thac … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 22/2
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Midfielder Ta suspended for on-field violence Ta hit Danny David with a kung fu-style kick while they were vying for the ball in a match between Ninh Binh and Dong Tam Long An. David fell unconscious with multiple injuries and was sent to hospital immediately. After tests were conducted, doctors said that he would be okay soon and would return to play this weekend. Ta's punishment means that he can return to the field only after the 11th round of the V-League in early April. - Samsung sending four Vietnamese kids to Chelsea summer camp Four outstanding young Vietnamese footballers will be chosen to join the Samsung - Chelsea summer camp in the U.K to rub shoulders with football stars like John Terry, Eden Hazard and Fernando Torres. Organizers will open registration until May to pick 180 kids who have a passion for football, sporting spirit and self motivation aged between 9 and 14 nationwide. The 180 children will gather at Hoa Lu Stadium in HCMC's District 1 to … [Read more...] about Sports News Headlines 19/2
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Paris fashion academy backs TV show Project Runway This year, "Project Runway Vietnam 2014" program has decided to cooperate with Atelier Chardon Savard Fashion Academy - one of the leading fashion institutes in Paris, aiming to improve its professional quality. Accordingly, top three contestants of "Project Runway Vietnam 2014" will have the opportunity to go to Paris to practise and work with the academy's fashion gurus to create the final collections for the Project Runway finale. In addition, the competition winner will be awarded a scholarship to train at Atelier Chardon Savard academy with VND200 million in cash from the leading fashion magazine Harper's Bazaar. "We are very excited and pleased to be given the opportunity to work with Project Runway Vietnam this year," said Dominique Chardon Savard, Headmaster of the leading Paris fashion academy. "I hope that the cooperation will help young Vietnamese designers gain experience and skills as well as proving themselves … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News Headlines 18/2
Eyes of the world on Viet Nam
Eyes of the world on Viet Nam (16-05-2006) Officials in Viet Nam, the US, and around the world are hailing the success of the latest round of trade talks paving the way for the nation's accession to the WTO. News of the agreement in principle reached over the weekend between Viet Nam and the US on Viet Nam 's accession to the WTO has been met with a favourable response in both countries and internationally. US Senator Max Baucus told Associated Press that "the road to normalization between the United States and Viet Nam is almost complete." The US intended to work hard with Viet Nam to complete the process of Viet Nam's full accession to the WTO in the near future, according to a statement issued by US trade officials at the conclusion of the negotiations. They expressed hope that the agreement would be officially signed in early June when US Trade Representative-designate Susan Schwab attends the Asia Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) meeting of trade ministers in HCM City. WTO … [Read more...] about Eyes of the world on Viet Nam
Five uplifting stories around the world you might have missed in 2017
Here are five good news stories you might have missed in 2017 amid headlines of bloodshed, natural disasters and sexual harassment allegations.Kung Fu nuns strike back at sex attacks in IndiaIf you think all that nuns do is sit and prey, think again. Buddhist nuns in India's remote Himalayan region of Ladakh teach around 100 girls and young women the martial art of Kung Fu amid rising reports of rape in India. Taken on Aug 18, 2017. Photo by Thomson Reuters Foundation/Nita Bhalla The Kung Fu nuns - women from an age-old Buddhist sect based mainly in Nepal and India - use martial arts to teach women how to fend off sex attackers."The heroes of the Himalayas" also hike and cycle through the mountains to raise awareness among local communities on issues ranging from pollution to human trafficking."We walk the talk. If we act, people will think if: 'If nuns can act, why can't we?'"A "Haven of peace" in war-torn South SudanProtected by marshes and inaccessible by foot, an … [Read more...] about Five uplifting stories around the world you might have missed in 2017