Best 21st century horror movies

Certain forecasts suggest that, by the end of the 21st century, temperatures may rise by 2 – 3 degrees Celsius ever year, leading to a 1-metre rise in sea levels which, in turn, may respectively flood 40 percent of the Mekong Delta and 11 percent of the Red River Delta. In that scenario, approximately 10-12 percent of the country’s population would be directly affected and 10 percent of the GDP would evaporate. … [Read more...] about Making Earth Hour campaign more practical and effective

A handful of elderly players, one as old as 93, gather most afternoons for a friendly croquet match. Photo: AFP The game first emerged in the 19th century, quickly becoming popular among moneyed classes in England and later embraced more widely as a leisurely garden hobby. … [Read more...] about Hoop troupe: Croquet an unlikely hit for Vietnam retirees

Le Nguyen started a new chapter in his career when he received a role in Romper Stomper, an Australian drama film written and directed by Geoffrey Wright in 1992. In the movie Le Nguyen acted alongside Russel Crowe, who is now a Hollywood star. Tiger, the leader of a Vietnamese gang in the film was played by Le Nguyen, while the leader of Skinhead, an Australian gang, was played by Crowe. At that time, the movie, which brought migration issues to public attention, sparked heated debates among both critics and movie-goers. Le Nguyen said it helped bring up another perspective about migrants to Australia who were considered by many to be a burden of the government and those stealing jobs from the Australians. The movie also discussed free speech, he added. … [Read more...] about An ardent love for the seventh art

“I love the romantic scene in the film with the snowy road under the trees,” said Ngân Hạnh, from Hà Nội. “That’s why I wanted to take a tour to Nami Island.  I took a lot of photos with statues of the hero and heroine in the film.” … [Read more...] about Stop monkeying around with our heritage sites

Vice Minister Bui The Duy from the Ministry of Science and Technology commented: ‘The innovation partnership between Australia and Vietnam has proven to be an effective mechanism for the two countries to share best practice and models to enhance the innovation systems in both countries. We hope grants provided under the Aus4Innovation program will set examples of how innovation – particularly when it can jointly developed and implemented – can transform our society and deliver economic, social and environmental sustainability.’ … [Read more...] about VIETNAM NEWS HEADLINES OCTOBER 13

Producer Nhất Trung’s Cua Lại Vợ Bầu (Love Again) raked in more than VNĐ12 billion (US$517,000) in ticket sales in just three days starting January 25. About 180,000 tickets were sold. The film is a full-length comedy starring Ninh Dương Lan Ngọc, winner of Golden Kite Best Actress award in 2010 and 2015, and famous comedian Trấn Thành. It features love using comedic and exciting action. “We are hopeful that the numbers will shoot up further," said Trung, who is also the film’s director. Private film companies in HCM City have spent large amounts of money for movies for release at Tết. They are waiting for large crowds and high ticket sales. Comedies Trạng Quỳnh (Dr Quỳnh) and Táo Quậy (Kitchen God Acts) will be in cinemas on Tuesday, the first day of the lunar calendar. Trạng Quỳnh is produced by Thiên Phúc Studio, a private film company owned by … [Read more...] about Tết film releases earn big profits