A five-minute promo of the Vietnamese action fantasy Lua Phat (Once Upon a Time in Vietnam) has been presented to film distributors and international journalists at the Film Market of the 2013 Cannes International Film Festival.
National television documentary festival kicks off in Da Lat
The second National Television Documentary and Reporting Festival kicked off yesterday in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong's Da Lat City.
Tintin movie screening set to brighten day for orphans
The 3D cartoon The Adventures of Tintin will be presented for children from orphanages in Ha Noi, Hai Phong and HCM City as a gift from the Belgian Embassy to mark 40 years relationship between Belgium and Viet Nam.
New drama set to celebrate VN hero
A collaborative film between Viet Nam and Japan about the famous 20th century Vietnamese nationalist Phan Boi Chau will be shot from June to July this year, with filming to take place in both countries.
Film fest offers cinema Euro-trip
A line-up of films by European directors will be shown in the three biggest cities of Viet Nam.
Safe-helmet documentary  wins road safety accolade
A documentary promoting the use of safe helmets by Vietnamese children on motorbikes has won top prize at the Global Road Safety Film Festival.
Vietnamese duo head for Cannes
Director Tran Dung Thanh Huy and actress Hong Anh will represent Viet Nam at the Cannes Film Festival held from May 15-26.
Italian television programme highlights southern Viet Nam
Cities and provinces from north to south Viet Nam have been selected as destinations for a gameshow titled Mission being shot by Italy's RAI TV.
Online film festival kicks off in City
The fourth annual online international short-film festival, YxineFF, kicked off on Monday in HCM City with the theme of "Choice".
Film screenings planned for upcoming national holidays
Well-known Vietnamese films from a range of genres will be screened nationwide from April 27 to May 20 to celebrate the nation's upcoming holidays, following a recent decision by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
Best of films by overseas Vietnamese honoured at festival
Vietnamese actress Ngo Thanh Van was granted the Best Actress at the sixth Vietnamese International Film Festival (ViFF) which wrapped up recently at the University of California in the US.

Hightlight

Tax code reforms to decipher dependents Tax code reforms to decipher dependents

People who are dependent on personal income tax payers will be given their own tax codes to avoid people lodging claims as dependents of more than one taxpayer.

Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts Farmer-firm linkups remain elusive despite Gov't efforts

More than 10 years after the Government unveiled policies to encourage tie-ups between farmers and businesses, the proportion of farm produce sold through such contracts remains modest.

Buddha statues highlight heritage Buddha statues highlight heritage

An exhibition of Buddhist artefacts from the 11th to 20th century opened yesterday at the HCM City-based Xa Loi Pagoda.

Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration Australian book to provide ‘limitless' inspiration

A book by Australian limbless victim Nick Vujicic was launched in Vietnamese yesterday.