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At a meeting about the Law on Cinema last week, Nguyen Quang Dong - director of the Institute for Policy Studies and Media Development, proposed to let the private sector participate in movie classification. According to him, with the current law, the classification process means to license each film, which is not feasible since the number of movies on the Internet is too large. The regulation creates a huge amount of work for authorities, and at the same time limits the development of online movies. If a movie was released overseas and cinema authorities have not watched and censored it yet, local businesses will be slow in releasing it to make revenues, while audiences may watch pirated movies. Dong said: "There is a similar model called the notary service. In the past, only state-owned agencies could notarize documents. But after that, private notary services were allowed and are now effective." He proposed to empower organizations and associations working in the field of … [Read more...] about Private sector should take charge of classifying online films: experts

Vietnamese Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung at the videoconference (Photo: VietnamPlus) Hanoi (VNA) – The ASEAN Socio-Cultural Community (ASCC) Council convened its 26th meeting via videoconference on September 29, which was the most important event of the council in 2021 to consider and approve documents and declarations to be submitted to the 38th ASEAN Summit. The meeting was attended by 10 ministers/heads of delegations of ASEAN countries, the ASEAN Secretary General , and the ASEAN Secretariat . Minister of Labour, Invalids and Social Affairs Dao Ngoc Dung led the Vietnamese delegation to the event. Participants noted that with high consensus, the ASCC has stayed responsive, frequently discussed, and made efforts to jointly achieve the priorities set at the start of the year in such areas as sustainable environment, readiness for the future of work, civil service adaptability, children’s rights, poverty eradication, gender … [Read more...] about Vietnam supports care economy initiative at ASCC Council meeting

“In Her Voice” webinar aims at raising the call among men on providing women filmmakers’ specific needs to create networks and opportunities for them. Difficulties of female filmmakers in their journey to international film festivals and access to cinema support funds were high on the agenda of a webinar entitled “In Her Voice” held in Hanoi on Oct 19. The renowned Vietnamese couple of directors Thanh Van and Nhue Giang. Photo courtesy of UNESCO Office in Vietnam The webinar, attended by Vietnamese and international speakers, was jointly organized the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), the Embassy of Canada to Vietnam, and the Embassy of Switzerland in Vietnam on the occasion of the Vietnamese Women’s Day, which falls on Oct 20. It is part of the “E-MOTIONS” project - Mobilizing film professionals for regional cooperation- conducted by UNESCO and its partners, with the support from the Japanese Funds-in-Trusts. It … [Read more...] about Women filmmakers struggle to overcome gender prejudice

Denise Sandquist, Fika co-founder and CEO What is Fika's biggest achievement so far and what will Fika do next after the successful fund raising? Fika’s accumulated biggest achievement so far is definitely to have become Vietnam’s fastest-growing social and dating app, building up a community of almost 50,000 members in our Facebook group where people can discuss and share tips about dating and relationships, being very active at top universities in Vietnam, and boasting a network with hundreds of Campus Brand Ambassadors whose skills we have helped improve in marketing, entrepreneurship, and events. We have created job opportunities for 30 people in Vietnam so far. Raising $1.6 million is an amazing achievement in itself, showing that international and local investors believe in our vision of creating a female-focused social and dating app, helping people with their self-growth and being with them from learning more and loving themselves, creating meaningful connections … [Read more...] about Denise Sandquist, one of the youngest female CEOs of a technology startup in Vietnam

Fans won’t be permitted to attend the World Cup qualifier between Vietnam and Japan in Hanoi. The match in the third round of the World Cup 2022 qualifiers is scheduled to take place at My Dinh National Stadium on November 11. My Dinh National Stadium The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism and Vietnam Football Federation along with other agencies held a meeting on preparations for the match this morning, October 20. According to an official from the ministry, Hanoi People’s Committee has turned down the department’s proposal on allowing supporters into My Dinh National Stadium for the Vietnam and Japan clash. Earlier, the ministry had recommended a fifty percent limit on My Dinh Stadium’s full capacity of 40,000 seats. Besides, spectators have to ensure the distancing at the stadium and other Covid-19 prevention regulations. The National Sports Complex including the My Dinh National Stadium is embarking on renovations for the forthcoming Vietnam-Japan and … [Read more...] about Fans banned from Vietnam-Japan World Cup qualifier

An exhibition themed ‘Vietnamese ceramic arts’ is taking place at the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum in Hanoi, displaying 107 artworks from 56 artists nationwide. A group of three sculptures entitled ‘The story of childhood’ by Le Van Khuy The exhibits were selected from 278 entries sent to the Department of Fine Arts, Photography and Exhibition under the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism by 120 artists across the country. The jury also presented six prizes to outstanding entries in the two categories of artistic ceramics and applicable ceramics. The works on display reflect the artists’ creativity, innovative techniques, experimental designs and decoration styles with pottery. They also illustrate the artists and crafts people’s efforts to safeguard and promote the essence of traditional Vietnamese ceramic arts while blending a fresh air of modernity into their works. The exhibition, which will run until October 27, aims to provide … [Read more...] about Exhibition boats essence of Vietnamese ceramic arts