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
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Warner Bros’ 2021 films will release simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max
Warner Bros. will release 17 films, including "The Matrix 4" and "Dune" to its streaming service for a full month alongside theatrical releases. In response to ongoing concerns about the growing coronavirus case numbers, Warner Bros are giving movie fans to see blockbusters at home. The movies will be released to HBO Max , Warner Media's own streaming service . The studio already had planned on doing the same with "Wonder Woman 1984" on December 25 as COVID-19 cases continue to spike around the globe. The Hollywood Reporter points out that it is likely that theater owners were not consulted and anticipates that there may be blowback as theaters struggle to comply with COVID-19 regulations and reduced theater attendance. Sources claim that Warner Bros. also didn't inform partners, such as Legendary — who produced the upcoming "Godzilla vs. Kong" — that their films were included in this plan. However, Warner Bros. stresses that this move is fully … [Read more...] about Warner Bros’ 2021 films will release simultaneously in theaters and on HBO Max
NA debates draft laws across the spectrum
NA debates draft laws across the spectrum (07-06-2006) Ha Noi — The National Assembly debated draft laws on Tuesday on vocational training and the donation of organs and tissue. In debates on the draft law on vocational training, deputies complained that a number of the provisions go against those on education. Nguyen Thi Hong Vi from the northern province of Son La suggested the name of the law should be changed to the Law on Vocational Training and The Management of the Ministry of Education and Training. Delegate Bui Si Tieu, a resident of Thai Binh Province, said the main provisions of the bill are "contradictory" to the Law on Education, and he wondered whether vocational training schools would be able to retain their function if the bill is approved. Nguyen Minh Thuyet of Lang Son Province said the bill failed to meet its objectives, particularly as it cross-cuts the issue of management agencies and certificates. Thuyet said it seemed the drafting … [Read more...] about NA debates draft laws across the spectrum
Short-term mindset does no good to sustainable agriculture
Short-term mindset does no good to sustainable agriculture By Thu Linh Members of the advisory board of the Saigon Times Startup Supporting program pose for a group photo – PHOTO: TRAN LINH HCMC - A short-term mindset should be eliminated if businesses in the agriculture sector want to achieve sustainable development, speakers said at a workshop on clean and sustainable agriculture today, June 6. The workshop was held at the launch of the Saigon Times Startup Supporting program for agricultural startups. Many companies have invested in agricultural projects but made no impressive business results and turned out products of lower-than-expected quality. Some firms even got out of the market shortly after they had generated high profit. Investors with short-term and profit-driven plans often feel the urge to make profit as fast as possible. Addressing the event, Bui Hong Quan, head of the Southern Institute of Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology, said only … [Read more...] about Short-term mindset does no good to sustainable agriculture
President, Prime Minister reiterate support for Myanmar
President, Prime Minister reiterate support for Myanmar (10-11-2007) PM Nguyen Tan Dung (left) and his Myanmar counterpart, Thein Sein, review the Guard of Honour. — VNA/VNS Photo Nhan Sang HA NOI – Viet Nam supported the roadmap to build a Myanmar of democracy and harmonisation, said President Nguyen Minh Triet while receiving visiting Myanmar Prime Minister Thein Sein in Ha Noi yesterday. President Triet expressed his hope that the process would be implemented effectively. He stressed that Viet Nam and Myanmar had a traditional relationship and the two countries’ leaders and people should work hard to maintain and develop the ties to a new height. Concerning Myanmar’s current difficulties, President Triet stated Viet Nam’s consistent viewpoint of respecting the right to self-determination of the Myanmar people. "The Vietnamese state and people wish that Myanmar would soon be stable to facilitate co-operation between the two countries," he said. … [Read more...] about President, Prime Minister reiterate support for Myanmar
Poor farmers to be supported with up to 90 per cent of agricultural insurance
Agricutural insurance is expected to secure farmers’ lives from the impacts of natural and disease risks. - VNA/VNS Photo Trần Thị Thu Hiền Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI – An individual who works in agriculture and is from a poor or near poor household will receive support of up to 90 per cent for agricultural insurance fees from the Government. New resolution No.58, which will be valid from June 5, 2018, moreover, says that an individual who works in agriculture and does not belong to a poor or near poor household will be covered for up to 20 per cent of agricultural insurance fees. Agricultural insurance aims to protect farmers against any loss of crops and livestock. It is expected to provide value to low-income households in rural areas by increasing farmers’ resilience against incidents as well as promoting investment in planting and breeding activities. According to the new policy, an agricultural organisation may also be supported up to 20 per cent of agricultural insurance … [Read more...] about Poor farmers to be supported with up to 90 per cent of agricultural insurance
VN cyber security law does not hamper int’l treaties
Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokeswoman Lê Thị Thu Hằng. — VNA/VNS Photo Nguyễn Khang HÀ NỘI — The Law on Cyber Security conforms with the Constitution and does not hamper the implementation of international treaties to which Việt Nam is a party, Foreign Affairs Ministry Spokeswoman Lê Thị Thu Hằng said on Thursday. She made the remark at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ press conference in response to reporters’ questions about the recently adopted Law on Cyber Security. She said the law was approved on Tuesday with the majority of votes after many rounds of discussions which took into account the opinions of National Assembly deputies and the public in a widespread and transparent manner. Cyber security is an important issue that greatly affects national security, Hằng said, noting that it has become of special concern for many countries and international and regional organisations in recent years. Attacks on the cyber environment have grown fast in both form and scale and … [Read more...] about VN cyber security law does not hamper int’l treaties
Viet Nam ready to support UN Security Council reform
Viet Nam ready to support UN Security Council reform (24-07-2006) NEW YORK — Viet Nam always places importance on reform of the United Nations Security Council and is ready to work with other member countries in making the organisation stronger and more responsive to realities, said Vietnamese representative to the UN, Le Luong Minh last week. Ambassador Le Luong Minh, Permanent Representative of Viet Nam to the UN, made the comments during debate at the UN General Assembly on reform of the Security Council. "My delegation has always maintained that reform of the Security Council is one of the most important issues in the process of reform of the United Nations. What we all have been calling and striving for is a comprehensive reform of the organisation," said Minh. The Ambassador further said that no reform of the Security Council could be comprehensive in the absence of any of its two equally important elements, namely reform in its composition and reform in its … [Read more...] about Viet Nam ready to support UN Security Council reform
Trade ministry supports frozen pork stockpiling to prevent shortage
Trade ministry supports frozen pork stockpiling to prevent shortage By Truc Diem Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Nguyen Xuan Cuong speaks at a meeting with the legislative National Assembly on May 31. He says African swine fever is a major issue, never before seen in the country’s farming industry – PHOTO: NA HANOI – The Ministry of Industry and Trade pledges to put forward a policy encouraging the purchase of pigs and storage of frozen pork to cope with a shortage in the pork supply in the future, amid the spread of African swine fever (ASF). Speaking at a meeting in Hanoi on May 30, Deputy Minister of Industry and Trade Do Thang Hai noted that ASF is complicated and unpredictable, inflicting severe damage on agricultural production, affecting residents’ lives, causing market instability and posing a high risk of supply and demand imbalance. His ministry has coordinated with the concerned ministries and agencies to stockpile frozen pork and stabilize … [Read more...] about Trade ministry supports frozen pork stockpiling to prevent shortage
Việt Nam pledges support for US firms, says Deputy PM
Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ (right) receives Michael Kelly, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce. — VNA/VNS Photo Lâm Khánh Viet Nam News HÀ NỘI — The Vietnamese Government will create the best possible conditions for US enterprises, all in accordance with domestic and relevant international laws, Deputy Prime Minister Vương Đình Huệ announced yesterday. He made the statement while hosting a reception for Michael Kelly, Chairman of the American Chamber of Commerce (AmCham), in Hà Nội. Việt Nam believes that all obstacles will be removed to promote co-operation, investment and trade between the two nations, Huệ said. He hopes AmCham, the US-ASEAN Business Council, and US firms will serve as a bridge, boosting diplomatic and economic relations as well as the development of Việt Nam and the US in the future. The two countries have complementary economies, Huệ added, given that Việt Nam does not set the guidelines to enjoy trade surplus with the US but … [Read more...] about Việt Nam pledges support for US firms, says Deputy PM