It was a year that millions of fans were wowed by quality, creative music videos telling stories of heartbreak with melancholy ballads also wildly energetic electronic rhythms bound to get the feet moving. Some were from the prominent faces in Vietnamese music, others were those who' d been known for a long time in the underground scene, and there were unexpected surprises. One even broke the YouTube record in Asia until K-pop sensation BTS came along with their smash hit "Fake Love". Many of the videos had English subtitles so many people would understand the meaning of the lyrics and the messages behind them, but others let their music do the talking. The 10 most watched music videos of 2018 in Vietnam, based on view counts until the last day of the year: Side effects: These songs can be addictive after a few listens. 10. Co Gai M52 (1.52-meter tall-Girl) | Huy x Tung Viu Views: 52 million This song brought home the message that one's height or other "limited" attributes is not what … [Read more...] about 10 Vietnamese music videos that took over YouTube in 2018
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YouTube competitor TikTok plans to get ticking in Vietnam
TikTok, a product of Bytedance, a Chinese software company headquartered in the U.S., offers a short video sharing application, 15 seconds per video for basic accounts. It’s initial content is primarily lip syncing, dancing, or recording with fancy stickers and other effects. The TikTok app has quickly attracted the attention of many young people, particularly at school age, but is yet to appeal to older adults. Diep Que Anh, national director of communications for TikTok Vietnam and other emerging markets, said that the application is trying to "age" its content to widen its user coverage. It has to do this before it can become an advertising platform that can satisfy the demands of its client brands, some experts and industry insiders have said. Not revealing specific numbers, Que Anh estimated that Vietnamese users spend an average of 28 minutes per day on TikTok. Its prime time, when the app sees the highest traffic in the country, is 6 p.m.-8 p.m. every Friday and Saturday. … [Read more...] about YouTube competitor TikTok plans to get ticking in Vietnam
TEED OFF: The trouble with teaching
By Robert Bicknell Whenever I go to the driving range to give a lesson, I am constantly amazed by how many different teachers are busy teaching different swings. Most teach the only swing they know – their own. However, the foreign pros teach a more standardized swing and can adapt it to fit the person, which is important because no two people are the same. They all have different strengths and weaknesses, body shapes and temperaments. All these things play a role in the type of swing a player can use. Unfortunately, many teachers try to force a player into a certain type of swing and when that doesn’t work, they claim the student is unteachable. Yes, sometimes they are. If a student pays money for the lessons, but doesn’t bother to practice the way they have been taught, most of the lesson has been wasted. You have to practice the drills if you want to change your swing or improve your game, it’s that simple. Sadly, many students do not practice correctly. … [Read more...] about TEED OFF: The trouble with teaching
The Great Big Story about a Vietnamese-American woman
And if you don’t, you soon will, joining millions around the globe who have watched videos of a man losing his sense of taste, met the voice-over actor of Mario, Nintendo’s most beloved video game character, and the Mysterious Homes of Firefly Forest. With between 11 million and 17 million views each, these are some of the most watched videos among thousands published on YouTube by the global media company specializing in telling cinematic stories. GBS (Great Big Story) also publishes on Facebook, Vimeo, Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Prime Video and has mobile apps for iOS and Android. But there is a great big story about Great Big Story that has not been told yet; about a woman, the daughter of a Vietnamese refugee family, who is now the New York-based general manager of the company. This is Uyen Tieu’s story. Uyen Tieu, General Manager of Great Big Story. Photo acquired by VnExpress Finding a refuge Uyen’s father was a South Vietnamese soldier and her mother owned … [Read more...] about The Great Big Story about a Vietnamese-American woman
YouTube video filter policy reduces earnings of content creators
Reduced subscriber numbers and blocked advertisements are affecting many Vietnamese YouTube channels, even accounts that use the platform as a means of business. A large number of young Vietnamese love posting video on YouTube platform According to YouTube’s survey from last year, Vietnam remains among the countries with the highest number of YouTube viewers, with viewers increasing by 85 per cent on-year. This has created a great opportunity for young Vietnamese people to make a living through this platform. In particular, since YouTube allowed Vietnamese content creators to make money on the platform, the number of videos posted on YouTube in Vietnam has grown tremendously, reaching 300 per cent on-year growth rates. However, YouTube’s new video filter policy has brought concerns for many Vietnamese YouTubers doing business on this platform since late 2017. YouTuber Tony Phung said YouTube’s tightened earning policy sharply reduced his turnover. … [Read more...] about YouTube video filter policy reduces earnings of content creators
CES 2018: How social media has reshaped WWE wrestling
Stephanie McMahon is a more hands-on executive than most. As well as being World Wrestling Entertainment's (WWE) chief brand officer, she has been a regular fixture inside the ring since her on-screen debut in 1999.As a wrestler, she held the Women's Championship belt and was part of some of the franchise's most successful storylines. More recently, she has played a no-nonsense commissioner calling the shots, along with husband Triple H.It's not a role that requires too much acting, however. Ms McMahon did indeed marry Triple H, real name Paul Leveseque, in 2003.And while thankfully less fearsome in real life, she has been the driving force calling the shots behind a push for fairer treatment for women in the ring.Her appointment as chief brand officer came with a brief to help shape the WWE so that it attracts more female viewers.I met Ms McMahon at CES, where she was busy promoting the WWE's move into virtual reality and a tie-up with Facebook Watch, the social network's on-demand … [Read more...] about CES 2018: How social media has reshaped WWE wrestling
VN youth tap into blogging, vlogging trend
by An Phương Blogging has become a passion with Việt Nam’s youth and has brought them a wide variety of job opportunities. Surprisingly, the addiction is nothing new and, in fact, has been around for a decade with many popular online personas, including Michelle Phan, Zoe Sugg (Zoella), Ryan Higa (nigahiga) and Felix Kjellberg (PewDiePie), among others. It’s difficult to determine who was the top blog trendsetter as bloggers each have their own story to tell. Together, the pieces make the picture complete. While Michelle Phan and Zoe Sugg are widely known for their skincare and makeup skills, Felix Kjellberg has been a success in the gaming field. “Michelle Phan seems to be everyone’s childhood hero. I admire the passion and creativity that she puts into her videos. Her beauty journey is fascinating,” Ngọc Anh, a frequent YouTube user, told Việt Nam News. Blogging is special in that it emphasises personal experiences and … [Read more...] about VN youth tap into blogging, vlogging trend
BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/1
Vingroup, T&T to develop urban railway projects in HanoiThe government of Hanoi City has proposed the Prime Minister allow Vingroup and T&T Group to develop three urban railway projects which the city plans to complete by 2025, Tuoi Tre newspaper reports.The two domestic investors will use their capital to make pre-feasibility studies for these projects.When the projects were announced, many investors expressed interest in Hanoi. However, only Vingroup and T&T Group have registered to take part.Both of them proposed implementing the projects in the build-transfer (BT) format. Particularly, Vingroup registered to build the 38.4-kilometer metro line No. 5 which connects Van Cao and Hoa Lac and metro line No. 2 from Tran Hung Dao to Thuong Dinh with a length of 5.9 kilometers. Meanwhile, T&T Group is keen on metro line No. 4 connecting Me Linh, Sai Dong and Lien Ha, and measuring 54 kilometers in length.The two investors said they would use their own finances to study the … [Read more...] about BUSINESS IN BRIEF 9/1
Hanoi girl hospitalized with depression linked to Facebook addiction
An 18-year-old girl is being treated for depression at a hospital in Hanoi due to signs of an addiction to Facebook, a worrying trend that doctors say is becoming more common among young people in Vietnam. Her parents resorted to sedating the girl after she reacted badly when they banned her from using the internet and refused to cooperate with a visiting psychiatrist. “She smashed things up and shouted at us,” her father said, sharing the story with local media for the first time on Monday. “We had to sedate her so we could get her to the hospital,” he said. The high school girl was admitted to the National Psychiatric Hospital No.1 around a month ago, and doctors said she is responding positively to treatment. Her father said she was friendly and performing well at school up until four months ago, when she became withdrawn and stopped hanging out with her friends. She started spending most of her time on her phone, browsing and chatting on Facebook, and … [Read more...] about Hanoi girl hospitalized with depression linked to Facebook addiction
Pop singer’s music video gets 167m YouTube hits
By Thu AnhThe MV, Lạc Trôi (Drifting) is a production between the singer who composed the electronic music piece and Triple D, his partner, producer and DJ who worked on mixing. Produced by Tùng’s company MTP Entertainment, Lạc Trôi reached a new record in Việt Nam after attracting nearly five million viewers on the first day of its release on January 1, 2017.The work broke the record made by the singer after his album, Chúng Ta Không Thuộc Về Nhau (We’re Not Together), attracted three million fans on the first day of its release in 2016.Another MV of Tùng, Nơi Này Có Anh (You’re Waiting Here), released last Valentine’s Day, has attracted over 161 million viewers, making the singer, a native of Quảng Bình Province, the year’s most popular artist.His songs are a mix of Vietnamese folk music and K-pop. “I wanted to … [Read more...] about Pop singer’s music video gets 167m YouTube hits