On January 10, during a talk show about the movie industry in Ho Chi Minh City, film producer Charlie Nguyen said that his latest offering, "Nguoi Can Quen Phai Nho", released last Christmas, had earned just VND1.9 billion ($82,338), which was a huge failure. … [Read more...] about Picky viewers keep filmmakers on their toes
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What’s on January 11-17 (Daily updated)
Until March 12, 2021 An online exhibition, the "Skilled Hands, Shared Culture" featuring 20 contemporary Vietnamese and Australian designers, artists and artisans whose work contributes to supporting vibrant and sustainable communities. The Vietnamese artists joining the exhibition comprise Le Giang, Nguyen Tan Phat, Nguyen Thi Dung, Nguyen Van Loi, Pham Thi Ngoc Tram, Vu Kim Thu and Van Ngo Trong, while their Australian counterparts consist of Claire Tracey, Grace Lilian Lee, Lindy de Wijn, Michelle Hamer, Muhubo Salieman, Slow Art Collective, Vermin, Vicki Couzens, Vipoo Srivilasa, Yu Fang Chi and Kieren Karritpul. The exhibition runs until March 12, 2021, at https://rmitgallery.com/exhibitions/skilled-hands-shared-cultures. Hanoi-Exhibition “The Yuendumu Doors” … [Read more...] about What’s on January 11-17 (Daily updated)
Alma promotes chefs despite COVID-19’s impact on tourism
Francesco, who describes himself as a “self-motivated, hands-on team player”, said he wished to “keep learning and growing” in his new role, including learning everything required to oversee the culinary operation of the resort and support the entire food and beverage team. … [Read more...] about Alma promotes chefs despite COVID-19’s impact on tourism
Vietnam to host debut Japanese Film Festival Online from Jan. 13
Some renowned movies which will be shown, including “The Great Passage”, “Little nights, Little love”, and “Dance with me," alongside three cartoons, with "Gon, little fox", “Tokyo Marble Chocolate”, and “Pigtails” all set to be introduced during the course of the festival. … [Read more...] about Vietnam to host debut Japanese Film Festival Online from Jan. 13
VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 12
A group from the HUST spent a month during Hanoi’s social distancing period to research and design BK-Vent, a ventilator which has breathing support functions for Covid-19 patients that meet standards set by the Health Ministry and the Association for Advancing Safety in Health Technology. The most basic principle of this ventilator is that the machine supplies air containing oxygen to patients’ lungs, because Covid-19 patients have trouble breathing. … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS JANUARY 12