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AT&T announced on Friday that it plans to launch a cheaper ad-supported version of HBO Max in June. The telecom giant has only released minimal detail on the plan. It hasn't yet announced pricing or an exact release date for the upcoming cheaper tier. AT&T expects the ad-supported HBO Max tier to combine with global expansion to drive subscriber and revenue growth in 2021. HBO Max will launch in 60 markets outside of the US in 2021. These will include 39 Latin America and the Caribbean territories in late June and 21 European territories in the second half of 2021. The company anticipates ending the year with between 67 and 70 million subscribers. The service had around 61 million subscribers at the end of 2020. The company expects its HBO unit to more than double its revenue in the next five years. "Zach Snyder's Justice League" is one of the high-profile HBO Max exclusives coming in 2021 In response to the pandemic, Warner Bros is … [Read more...] about Ad-supported HBO Max option coming in June

JICA supports HCMC in coping with climate change By Le Anh Attendees join the final workshop of JICA’s Technical Cooperation Project in HCMC - PHOTO: COURTESY OF JICA HCMC - The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment, the HCMC Department of Natural Resources and Environment and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) on January 8 organized the final workshop of a JICA-funded technical cooperation project to help HCMC deal with climate change. At the workshop held in HCMC, Japanese experts reported the results of their technical work, conducted in 2018 under the HCMC Component of the project titled “Support the Planning and Implementation of Nationally Appropriate Mitigation Actions (NAMAs) in a Measurement, Reporting and Verification (MRV) Manner (SPI-NAMA)”. Within the scope of the SPI-NAMA, since early 2018, JICA has ensured further cooperation with HCMC, as a leading city of Vietnam. The project aims to prepare for a new Climate Change Action Plan … [Read more...] about JICA supports HCMC in coping with climate change

Ecosystem for local supporting industry enterprises needed: industry insider By Lan Nhi Chau Ba Long, general director of Minh Nguyen Industrial Support JSC - PHOTO: NGUYEN NAM HANOI - Domestic supporting industry enterprises should develop an ecosystem so that they can support each other to become suppliers for multinational industrial manufacturers, said Chau Ba Long, general director of Minh Nguyen Industrial Support JSC, the first-tier supplier for Samsung factories. The fact is that Samsung and other multinational industrial manufacturers tend to choose their own suppliers to ensure smooth operations in the countries where they make investments. Asked why Minh Nguyen, which has only been established in the local market for three years, decided to engage in the supporting industry, Long said that Vietnamese enterprises have high potential to become suppliers for international giants. Many international groups have visited Vietnam to study the local human … [Read more...] about Ecosystem for local supporting industry enterprises needed: industry insider

Canada vows to support WTO bid (01-04-2005) HA NOI — The Canadian Government committed to continue its support for Viet Nam’s integration in the world economy and for the country’s bid to join the World Trade Organisation (WTO). The commitment was made during Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Bang’s three-day visit to Canada early this week, when he spoke to his Canadian counterpart Peter Harder, the deputy minister of trade, and Robert Fonberg, the president of the Canadian International Development and Aid (CIDA) organisation. During the visit, which was aimed to expand co-operation and friendship between Viet Nam and Canada, Bang also met with Canadian senators and Viet kieu (overseas Vietnamese) residing in Canada. Bang and the Canadian officers discussed their countries’ current affairs, and the Canadians praised Viet Nam’s achievements during the Doi moi (renewal) process. They added that they were pleased with the results from Canadian-funded ODA … [Read more...] about Canada vows to support WTO bid

Nation seeks support of UN group in globalising process (19-05-2005) BANGKOK — The 61st session of the UN Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) concluded yesterday in Bangkok. Speaking at the session, Viet Nam Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Le Bang pointed out that Viet Nam still faces difficulties and challenges even though it has reached important milestones in socio-economic development. Viet Nam has one of the highest economic growth rates in the region, last year gaining 7.7 per cent. Rates of hunger and poverty as measured by the international community have been reduced from 51 per cent in 1990 to 11 per cent in 2004. In the next five years, Bang said, Viet Nam will focus on maintaining economic growth rates and addressing newly-emerged social issues, including population, the elderly, people with disabilities, and Agent Orange victims. In talks with UN Undersecretary General and ESCAP Executive Secretary Kim Hak-Su, Bang … [Read more...] about Nation seeks support of UN group in globalising process

Czech trade official pledges support (27-07-2005) HA NOI — Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung emphasised the importance of enhancing the mutual co-operation between Viet Nam and the Czech Republic on many fronts, particularly in trade and investment, yesterday when he met with Martin Pecina, the Czech deputy minister of industry and trade. At the meeting in Ha Noi, Dung asked the Czech Republic to supply Viet Nam with materials for thermoelectricity and hydroelectricity, especially for the project to build the Uong Bi 2 thermoelectric plant. Dung thanked the Czech Government and people for their support and help during Viet Nam’s struggle for independence, as well as in the country’s development process. He noted many Vietnamese officials had studied and researched in the Czech Republic and now held important positions. Pecina confirmed that the integration of the Czech Republic into the EU would increase the cooperation between the two countries. The Czech … [Read more...] about Czech trade official pledges support

Party leader thanks world supporters (02-09-2005) Party leader Nong Duc Manh poses with international delegates. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Dan HA NOI — Party General Secretary Nong Duc Manh expressed his gratitude to international organisations and individuals for their support to Viet Nam during the wars as well in the current national construction. The Party leader received international delegates yesterday attending a meeting in Ha Noi of Viet Nam’s foreign friends. Manh said that international democratic... organisations, movements, and friendship organisations and individuals around the world had been loyal and enthusiastic in supporting Viet Nam through two wars against colonialism and imperialism that led to the nation’s ultimate victory. On behalf of the delegations, the chairman of the World Peace Council, Romesh Chandra, recalled the years of Viet Nam’s revolution and the historical significance of the people’s victory. He also praised … [Read more...] about Party leader thanks world supporters

Regulatory framework desperately needed to support household businesses: experts The Saigon Times Daily Vu Tien Loc, president of the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, speaks at the conference on February 20 – PHOTO: KINH TE DO THI NEWSPAPER HCMC – The enterprise and investment laws should be amended to stimulate the development of the private sector, especially the five million business households, and to make the business environment more liberal, said experts at a conference in Hanoi on February 20. The conference was held by the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) and the Ministry of Planning and Investment to canvass opinions about plans to amend the two laws, reported the Vietnam News Agency. VCCI president Vu Tien Loc said that these laws have not only created breakthroughs in investment activity and business establishment but have also resulted in other pro-business laws being adopted. The Government has adopted programs for the … [Read more...] about Regulatory framework desperately needed to support household businesses: experts

WB pledges support for infrastructure development in Vietnam The Saigon Times Daily Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc greets World Bank Vice President for Infrastructure Makhtar Diop in Hanoi - PHOTO: VNA HCMC - The World Bank (WB) is willing to support Vietnam in developing its infrastructure, especially in the power sector, and the North-South expressway and waterway projects, the Vietnam News Agency reported, citing WB Vice President for Infrastructure Makhtar Diop. At a meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on February 21, Diop congratulated Vietnam on its impressive achievements in economic growth and social welfare. Many countries could learn from Vietnam’s experience in successfully transforming itself from a low-income country to a middle-income one, while ensuring macroeconomic and social stability, he added. He expected that Vietnam would continue playing an important role in the region. Diop also praised Vietnam’s power development, saying that … [Read more...] about WB pledges support for infrastructure development in Vietnam

Survival of Law of the Sea requires global support (30-11-2005) NEW YORK — Developing countries need technological, financial and management support to strengthen their capacities to effectively implement the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and other international conventions relating to oceans and seas, said Nguyen Duy Chien, Charge d’ Affairs of Viet Nam to the United Nations. Chien was speaking at the 60th Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Monday. For effective exploitation of oceans, nations such as Viet Nam required help in terms of developing human resources and modern technologies along with sharing information and experiences with other countries, he said. Viet Nam was committed to following the UNCLOS, and continues to make efforts at the national level to improve the legal framework regulating marine issues. In June 2005, the National Assembly of Viet Nam adopted the Marine Code, which was in full conformity … [Read more...] about Survival of Law of the Sea requires global support