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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

The project “Transgender women’s demands for transgender legal, healthcare and social services, and gender sensitivity” was launched on Thursday in HCM City. — Photo courtesy of LIFE Viet Nam News HCM CITY —  A project to support transgender women was launched on Thursday in HCM City by the Union of Science and Technology Associations ( VUSTA )’s LIFE, and funded by the C anada Fund for Local Initiatives (CFLI). The project, “Transgender women ’s demands for transgender legal, healthcare and social services, and gender sensitivity, or Trans-VOTE, will run from this month through the end of February. It aims to r aise create better conditions for transgender women and raise awareness about their needs and issues among the public, service providers and policymakers. At the launching ceremony, director of Centre for Promotion of Quality of Life (LIFE), Nguyễn Nguyên Như Trang said the government and communities should pay … [Read more...] about Project to support transgender women launches in HCM City

Donors support development plan (12-06-2006) Speaking at the closing session of the mid-year review of donors to Viet Nam, Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem commended the success of the meeting and again confirmed the strong commitment of the Vietnamese Government in the successful implementation of the new Five Year Socio-Economic Development Plan, aimed at reforming and completing the nation’s legal framework, ensuring greater integration with the global and regional economy, and improving ODA efficiency, as well as in implementing anti-corruption measures. NHA TRANG —Donor countries and international organisations pledged their continued support for Viet Nam’s socio-economic development plan (SEDP) during the next 5 years, while the Government confirmed its strong commitments to speeding up reforms at a mid-year review meeting that wound up in Nha Trang City last Saturday. World Bank country director for Viet Nam, Klaus Rohland, said he supported Viet Nam’s … [Read more...] about Donors support development plan

Cambodia supports all border treaties (19-10-2005) HA NOI — The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) yesterday announced its support to all border treaties and agreements signed between Cambodia and Viet Nam in 1982, 1983 and 1985. The announcement also made it clear that the CPP supported the signing of the Complementary Treaty to the Treaty on the Delimitation of the State border in 1985 on a basis of equality to build a border of peace and friendship between the two countries. The CPP’s announcement also confirmed the complete support of Prime Minister Hun Sen’s Cambodian Royal Government towards measures to address border issues, including those to reinforce peace, security and the respect for law, and a peaceful life for the people. The announcement clearly stated that the CPP is determined to protect the nation’s independence, sovereignty, and the territorial integrity as well as its achievements. It stated that CPP will dare to think, do and hold responsibility … [Read more...] about Cambodia supports all border treaties

A canal is exhausted as a result of a drought in Hòa Phước Hamlet, Thạnh Lộc Commune, Châu Thành District, Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta Kiên Giang Province. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyễn Luân Viet Nam News - HÀ NỘI (VNS) — A charity text-message campaign has been launched today to raise funds for people affected by drought and salt intrusion in the Central, Central Highlands and Cửu Long (Mekong) Delta regions. The campaign, titled “Fresh water and livelihood for people affected by drought and salt intrusion,” was co-organised by the Việt Nam Red Cross Society (VNRC) and the HCM City-based Tuổi trẻ (Youth) newspaper. People from all walks of life can support the campaign by texting NC to 1407. The campaign will run until June 5. Each mobile text message will add VNĐ14,000 (US$0.6) to the fund. Donations will be used to buy clean water and water tanks and offer livelihood support to people living in drought and salt intrusion-hit areas of the affected regions. The VNRC … [Read more...] about Charity SMS campaign to support disaster victims

Nation supports nuke-free world (02-08-2006) HA NOI — "Vietnamese people are whole-heartedly supportive of the noble goal set by the World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs," said State President Nguyen Minh Triet in his congratulatory message to the conference opening today in Hiroshima, Japan. Triet stated that Viet Nam, "a nation which underwent over 30 years of struggle for national liberation with great losses and sufferings," is all too aware of the dangers of destructive weapons in warfare. Even today, "in the peaceful time of national construction," the Vietnamese are "still enduring serious consequences" of the wartime use of chemical weapons, including Agent Orange and dioxin. The President stressed that the World Conference against Atomic and Hydrogen Bombs offers an opportunity for peace-loving and progressive people all over the world to reaffirm their solidarity in protecting mankind from nuclear disasters. "This conference continues to … [Read more...] about Nation supports nuke-free world

Viet Nam pledges support to total disarmament (06-10-2006) NEW YORK — Viet Nam has consistently supported all initiatives and efforts aimed at complete and total disarmament, which constitutes the only solid guarantee for peace and security in the world, said Hoang Chi Trung, permanent deputy representative of Viet Nam to the United Nations at the first committee meeting of the 61st Session of the UN General Assembly in New York on Wednesday. Trung expressed his concern over difficulties in implementing a nuclear test ban treaty and a programme of action to prevent, combat and eradicate illicit trade in small arms and light weapons. "The current state of disarmament affairs can only be rectified if genuine political prevails and co-operative efforts to overcome existing difficulties and obstacles are renewed and redoubled," he said. Stating that weapons of mass destruction, including nuclear, chemical and biological weapons, are a serious threat to human life, the … [Read more...] about Viet Nam pledges support to total disarmament

Support for ethnic groups to be extended (23-10-2006) Ethnic minority residents using clean water in Muong Leo Commune, Sop Cop District, in the northern mountainous province of Son La. — VNA/VNS Photo Xuan Truong HA NOI — State policies that support underprivileged ethnic minority residents are expected to be extended for another two years, following recommendations in a report tabled at the ongoing 10th meeting of the National Assembly. The recommendation to extend the assistance policies, which were initially set to end this year, was made in a report by the Nationalities Council. A review of the implementation of the policies to boost production and quality of life for poor ethnic minority households was carried out by the council in August. The assistance, applied nation-wide, aims to reduce poverty and spur socio-economic development in mountainous and remote areas. "Thanks to practical policies, many disadvantaged ethnic minority people have had their … [Read more...] about Support for ethnic groups to be extended

President applauds Austrian support for science, education (06-04-2007) President Nguyen Minh Triet talks with Austria’s Minister for Science and Research, Johannes Hahn. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Khang HA NOI — Science and education projects funded by Austria have achieved positive results in Viet Nam, said President Nguyen Minh Triet yesterday during a meeting with Dr Johnnes Hahn, Austria’s minister for science and research, in Ha Noi. Triet expressed his delight regarding the beneficial relations between Viet Nam and Austria, especially the partnerships between the nation’s Ministry of Education and Training (MoET) and the Austrian Ministry of Science and Research. The President also thanked Austria for its support of the Viet Nam’s ongoing construction and development. Apart from the science projects, Austria’s scholarships for Vietnamese students had also strengthened ties between the two nations, he said. President Triet said he believed … [Read more...] about President applauds Austrian support for science, education

President Truong Tan Sang (second right) meets World Federation of Trade Unions General Secretary George Mavrikos on Saturday in Ha Noi. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyen Khang HA NOI — President Truong Tan Sang praised the support from the World Federation of Trade Unions (WFTU) to Vietnamese workers in the past and at present. He made the remarks at a reception for WFTU General Secretary George Mavrikos who was leading a delegation to attend the Presidential Council Conference of the WFTU in Ha Noi yesterday and Saturday. Mavrikos highlighted the long-standing ties with the Viet Nam General Confederation of Labour (VGCL) at the conference which was held to discuss measures to ensure jobs and stable living standards for employees President Sang welcomed the WFTU in choosing Viet Nam as the host for the conference ahead of the 17th World Trade Union Congress which will take place in South Africa in October 2016. He hailed WFTU efforts in fighting for the rights and interests of … [Read more...] about President hails trade union support