Film Screening “Nowhere Boy” at TPD Fri 10 Apr 2015, 7.30 pm Centre for Assistance and Development of Movie Talents 51 Tran Hung Dao Str (4th floor), Hanoi In the next two weeks, you are invited to the MUSIC LEGEND FILM MONTH including Edith Piaf, John Lennon, Jim Morrison and Bob Dylan at TPD. The first screening features “Nowhere Boy”, a 2009 British biographical musical drama film about John Lennon’s adolescence. About film NOWHERE BOY is a 2009 British biographical musical drama film about John Lennon’s adolescence, his relationships with his guardian aunt and his mother, the creation of his first band, the Quarrymen, and its evolution into the Beatles. The film is based on a biography written by Lennon’s half-sister Julia Baird. The film received its US release on 8 October 2010, coinciding with that weekend’s celebrations of the 70th anniversary of Lennon’s birth (9 October 1940). Entry: 20,000 VND (donation for TPD’s … [Read more...] about EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR APRIL 1-10 (daily updated)
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Madame Nguyen Thi Binh’s memoir translated into English After its debut to the public 3 years ago, Madame Nguyen Thi Binh’s memoir has been translated by US writer Lady Borton and will be introduced to an international audience at the Frankfurt Book Fair in October. The autobiography entitled “Family, Friends, and Country” is a collection of memoirs by Madame Nguyen Thi Binh, born 1927, who led the Vietnamese negotiating team at the Paris Peace Accord which was signed in 1973. She was the first Foreign Minister of Vietnam and then served as Vice President from 1992 to 2002. Her collection of memoirs is considered a tribute to her comrades and folks who laid down their lives in the national resistance wars to liberate and reunite Vietnam, as well as international friends who supported Vietnam during those wars. Dream comes true for musician Le Minh Son A new reality music show will be aired on VTV1 from August 1. Du Ca Viet (Music Journey) is directed by … [Read more...] about Art & Entertainment News 26/7
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Cam Ranh airport security police established The Security Service yesterday announced a decision by the Minister of Public Security to establish Cam Ranh international airport security police in the south central province of Khanh Hoa. Formerly the airport security police was a part of the Immigration Division under the Khanh Hoa Police Department. At the event, Lt. Gen Vu Thanh Binh who is deputy head of the Security Service required the airport security police to quickly stabilize organization and work with Khanh Hoa police and authorized agencies to keep a close control of entry and exit of Vietnam. They have been asked to ensure transparent operation and close security at the airport. On this occasion, the Security Service announced another decision to appoint Mr. Nguyen Van Quan, deputy head of Noi Bai airport security police to the same post at Cam Ranh airport. Thai police seize four Vietnamese fishing boats Thai marine police on August 1 arrested four Vietnamese fishing … [Read more...] about Social News 2/8
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HCM City former market supervisor receives 13-year jail sentence The former head of the Son Ky market management board in HCM City was sentenced to 13 years in prison yesterday for committing fraud involving more than VND7 billion (US$318,000). Nguyen Cong Danh, 36, was accused of forging documents related to the market's kiosk use to cheat Huynh Van Phuong of VND5.7 billion ($259,000) over a period of six months, from July to December 2010. Danh and Phuong had planned to speculate on the market's kiosks, hoping to earn a profit. Phuong provided cash for the purchases, while Danh was in charge of selling the kiosks later. After receiving cash from Phuong to buy the kiosks, Danh forged kiosk use documents to fool Phuong and kept the money. Danh used the same trick to cheat Dinh Thi Lap and Pham Thi Sim of VND620 million ($28,000) and VND700 million ($31,800), respectively. The HCM City People's Court ordered Danh to return the money to his three victims. Dai Ngai Bridge to link two … [Read more...] about Social News 17/7
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Nha Trang Fair shows Hoang Sa, Truong Sa history An exhibition showcasing the historical and legal basis for Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos has opened at the Nha Trang Sea Festival. Speaking at the opening ceremony, Deputy Minister of Information and Communications Truong Minh Tuan emphasized the exhibition will help visitors gain a better understanding and insight into the rational for Vietnam’s sacred claim to dominion over the archipelagos. On show are numerous documents and publications along with nearly 100 maps, which are part of the historical record and legal foundation proving Vietnam’s control over the two archipelagos. The exhibition shows conclusively that the Vietnam State from the feudal regimes to current has exercised and defended its jurisdiction over the two archipelagos in addition to other waters and islands surrounding them. These facts were recorded throughout history and meticulously … [Read more...] about Social News 12/7