It cost VND300 million ($13,000) to produce the movie, which was filmed in just 48 hours. The scenes were shot in the southern provinces of An Giang and Vinh Long. The cast includes well-known artists in the LGBT community, including "loto angel" Tam Thao, comedian Nam Cha, Tieu Minh Phung, Linh Anh, BB Phung and Huong Nga. … [Read more...] about Loto musical spotlights an in-absentia LGBT Tet experience
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Australia Day celebrates strong sense of community
The thousands of scholars, students, interns and volunteers who choose to travel to Australia and Việt Nam have also strengthened ties between Australia and Việt Nam. Around 25,000 Vietnamese students studied in Australia last year, the fifth largest group of foreign students in Australia. The numbers of Australians coming to Việt Nam for study, to volunteer and undertake internships also continues to grow. Through shared experience and deepening understanding, these young ambassadors are providing a bridge between our two countries. … [Read more...] about Australia Day celebrates strong sense of community
Striker Huỳnh Như, born to play football
According to Như, Vietnamese women’s football hasn’t been developed much because of societal preconceptions. Parents don’t want their girls exposed to the sun and rain and women themselves are afraid of losing their beauty by playing. … [Read more...] about Striker Huỳnh Như, born to play football
Etiqa joins industry lead body NATAS in leading travel excellence as Official Travel Insurer
"Outbound departures by Singapore residents had crossed the 10 million mark in 2018 and will heighten in the next few years. NATAS has always been a strong advocate of travel insurance and believes that a comprehensive travel insurance is fundamental to smart travelling. The association is excited to partner Etiqa Insurance to effectively drive this message across to all travellers via the biannual NATAS Travel Fairs and various marketing outreach initiatives. Beyond the NATAS Travel Fairs, we envisage this collaboration to unlock new possibilities in strengthening the value propositions of the travel agency community," remarked Mr Steven Ler, President of NATAS. … [Read more...] about Etiqa joins industry lead body NATAS in leading travel excellence as Official Travel Insurer
New TV shows on women and family values air during Tet
A scene in Về Nhà Ăn Tết Đi Con (Coming Home for Tet), a TV show on women, love and family values by director Quyen Loc, is being broadcast on HCM City Television to celebrate the Lunar New Year or Tet, which begins on January 24. (Photo courtesy of the producer) The 34-part series, Làm Rể Mười Xuân (Meet the Parents-in-Law), portrays the lives of urban youth and focuses on young married couples who face challenges in love and career. … [Read more...] about New TV shows on women and family values air during Tet
