Poster of Furie in the US. — Photo courtesy of Studio68 Viet Nam News By Minh Thu HÀ NỘI — Hai Phượng (Furie) starring Ngô Thanh Vân (Veronica Ngo) promises to be a Vietnamese blockbuster of cinema. The action movie is one of few films to be distributed in the US and has received acclaim for audiences and critics since it premiered on February 22 across Việt Nam. Distribution label Well Go USA Entertainment will release it in American cities such as Dallas, Houston, Philadelphia, San Jose, Portland, Seattle and New York today. In the film, Vân plays Hai Phượng, a former gangster who tries to live a quiet life in the countryside with her daughter. Things go awry when the girl is kidnapped in front of her eyes and Phượng starts a journey to find her daughter. Pure Vietnamese While Asian action and thriller films are popular across the world, Hai Phượng is something new and won’t … [Read more...] about Ngô Thanh Vân turns from mother to heroine in new thriller
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Vietnamese female director’s movie on sale at Cannes
Movie star, director and producer Ngo Thanh Van’s latest action thriller, Hai Phuong (officially called “Furie” in other markets), is on sale at the Marché du Film at the Cannes Film Festival 2018, which opened on May 15. A scene in Hai Phuong (Furie), a new action thriller produced and starring Ngo Thanh Van, scheduled to be in cinemas worldwide later this year, distributed by Arclight Films - Photo VAA Studio The film is being distributed worldwide by leading international sales company Arclight Films, which also has the rights for a sci-fi thriller by director John Murlowski.Career Theo VNA … [Read more...] about Vietnamese female director’s movie on sale at Cannes
Proposed Van Don zone rakes in cash
While Van Don SAEZ has not been approved yet, transactions are skyrocketing Under the northern province of Quang Ninh’s strategic plan, with the zone spanning nearly 218,000 hectares over 600 islands and sea, Van Don, which is waiting for a nod from the National Assembly to become one of three special administrative-economic zones in the country, could earn VND53 trillion ($2.35 billion) for the state budget every year, as much as ten times its current contributions. The plan also said foreign investors would be able to purchase and transfer realty in the zone and receive land allocations and land leases for production or business for no more than 99 years, as well as reduced corporate income tax of 17 per cent for ten years. The proposed incentives are making Van Don on the radar of infrastructure and real estate developers. Along with Van Don International Airport invested in by one of the country’s leading property developer Sun Group and slated to be completed in … [Read more...] about Proposed Van Don zone rakes in cash
“The Tailor” wins Golden Kite Awards 2017
Director Kay Nguyen and the A Type Machine also won the “Best Adapted Screenplay” award for their work on the film Co Ba Sai Gon (The Tailor), a romantic comedy produced by movie star, director and producer Ngo Thanh Van. The 90-minute film is about Vietnamese women living in Saigon (now HCM City) in the 1960s. The movie features the culture and lifestyle of Saigonese as well as the history of ao dai (traditional Vietnamese long dress). The “Best director” was given to Le Thanh Son for his film Em chua 18 (I’m not 18 yet). Actress Nha Phuong, who plays the role of Phuong in the film Yeu di dung so (Love, Don't be afraid) won also Best Actress; and Kieu Minh Tuan bagged Best Actor for his role in the comedy movie, Em chua 18 (I’m not 18 yet). The organization board also awarded the titles, “Best Supporting Actress”, “Best Supporting Actor”, “Best cameraman”, “Best musician”, “Best Sound Mixing, … [Read more...] about “The Tailor” wins Golden Kite Awards 2017
Memorial, burial services held for former PM Phan Van Khai
The memorial and burial services for former Poiltburo member and former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai were held in Ho Chi Minh City on March 22 morning. Party General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong delivers a eulogy at the memorial service Late PM Phan Van Khai’s contributions to Vietnam’s foreign relations hailed Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Ngo Duc Manh, staff of the Vietnamese Embassy and Vietnamese people in Russia pay homage to late PM Phan Van Khai Many foreign diplomats and officials have hailed former Prime Minister Phan Van Khai, who passed away on March 17 aged 85, as a dedicated leader and a great contributor to Vietnam’s ties with other countries. At a commemoration ceremony held by the Vietnamese Embassy in Russia on March 21, Vietnamese Ambassador Ngo Duc Manh recounted the life and career of the late PM, highlighting his enormous contributions to national development and protection. Manh wrote in the book of condolences that PM … [Read more...] about Memorial, burial services held for former PM Phan Van Khai