Vn new year

Female film producer Mai Thu Huyen has launched her new film project based on a famous Vietnamese epic poem written in the 18th century recognised as one of the country's top literary works. Television series to tell the Tale of Kieu The Tale of Kieu sets new records The poster for Kieu, a new film from producer Mai Thu Huyen, based on the famous Vietnamese epic poem The Tale of Kieu, from the 18th century. — Photo courtesy of producer The film Kiều is based on Truyện Kiều (The Tale of Kiều) by Nguyen Du (1766-1820). It recounts the life and trials of Thuy Kieu, a talented young woman who is forced to sacrifice herself to save her family. Kieu sells herself into a loveless marriage in exchange for her father and younger brother’s freedom from prison. Later Kieu’s husband forces her into prostitution. According to the film’s producer Huyen, Kieu will not be pitied as the character in the poem is. She overcomes challenges and … [Read more...] about New film based on famous epic poem has contemporary twist

Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos should work together across their borders to fight the illegal drug trade, said participants at the 18th trilateral/bilateral ministerial meeting on drug control co-operation   among the three nations. Representatives from Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos take a group photo on the sidelines of the 18th trilateral/bilateral ministerial meeting on drug control co-operation in Hà Nội on Wednesday.  General To Lam, Vietnamese Minister of Public Security said: “The co-operation among Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia had been fostered for more than 20 years, making contributions to the drug control activities of the three countries. “At present, transnational drug crime organisations have taken advantage of geo-political characteristics, customs, living habits and economic exchange activities among the three countries as well as loopholes of border inspection and control to do illegal transactions and transport drugs across … [Read more...] about VN, Cambodia, Laos enhance drug control co-operation

A series of drama, music and dance shows featuring hundreds of singers, dancers and theatre artists offering something for everyone in HCM City will begin this weekend.  Pop star Cam Van (right) and veteran and young singers, dancers and musicians will perform in many music shows to usher in the Christmas and New Year in HCM City. — Photo from the singer's facebook Trong Dong Entertainment Centre will cheer the Christmas and New Year and celebrate its 30 years of working with a great open-air music programme on Saturday. The event, 30 Năm Ký Ức Trống Đồng (30 Years - the Best Moments of Trong Dong Centre), will feature about 100 veteran and young singers and dance groups. Pop stars Ngoc Son and Cam Van, who began their career in the 1980s, will be featured. The concert will also highlight Vietnamese-American veteran singers Giao Linh and Thai Chau. The artists will perform Vietnamese songs in praise of love and life written by famous … [Read more...] about Music shows bring Christmas cheer to HCM City