(Cinet)- On March 22, film Don’t Burn was screened at the third Political Film Festival in Buenos Aires theatre. The film, produced in 2008, is based on the contents of a diary of an army doctor Dang Thuy Tram from the liberation army, during the most violent wartime battle in the central province of Quang Ngai. Tram fell on the battlefield at the age of 27 and her diary was found by a US soldier who preserved it for 35 years before returning it to Tram’s family. Many in the audience were moved by the film, which describes the pain of Vietnamese people and their intense suffering during the war. Previously, ‘Don’t Burn’ was screened in the Bangladeshi capital city of Dhaka from March 15-24, to mark International Francophone Day (March 20, 2012). This multi-award winning Vietnamese film was also screened during Vietnamese Film Week in Sri Lanka on February 17, 2012. ‘Don’t burn’ is based on contents of a diary left by a female doctor … [Read more...] about “Don’t Burn” moves at the third Political Film Festival in Argentina
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Thailand may lift political ban in June next year
Bangkok (VNA) – The Governmentof Thailand said on December 21 that it will lift the political ban after thebill governing election of members of parliament is promulgated, possibly inJune 2018.The announcement came after Thai politiciansasked the government for more details after Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ochasaid on December 19 that he would use Article 44 of the Constitution to allowpolitical parties to take steps to prepare for the 2018 general election.However, he did not mention completely lifting the ban on political activities.Government spokesperson Lieutenant GeneralSansern Kaewkamnerd said the ban would be eased for the establishment of newparties and for old parties to register their members.According to Sansern, this means that forsecurity purposes, all 69 parties in Thailand are not permitted to holdgatherings until June next year and will have to review their membership lists.The country’s political party law providesthat a party must have at least 500 … [Read more...] about Thailand may lift political ban in June next year
Vietnam, Laos deepen political ties
During the visit, the Lao leader held talks with Party leader Nguyen Phu Trong, met President Tran Dai Quang, Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc and National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan, and visited a number of economic, historical, and cultural relics in Hanoi and Nghe An province, and Military Zone 4.To mark the occasion, the two countries released the Vietnam-Lao Joint Statement affirming their determination to work closely to realize agreements signed by their Party and State leaders. They agreed to deepen the political relationship to guide bilateral cooperation, maintain exchanges, and improve cooperation between the two Parties and States.They agreed to boost bilateral cooperation in economics, trade, education, training, health care, science and technology, as well as facilitate Vietnamese and Lao people in country of residence to work and live in line with local law and international practices. Vietnam and Laos agreed to strengthen cooperation in national defense and … [Read more...] about Vietnam, Laos deepen political ties
Vietnam attends political parties’ conference in Russia
The conference was attended by representatives from political parties of ASEAN member nations and the URP. Acting General Secretary of the International Conference of Asian Political Party Jeon Jae-man was present at the event as an observer. Delegates discussed topics related to dialogue among parties as a mechanism for enhancing relations between Russia and ASEAN members.They highlighted the role played by political parties, especially ruling parties, in promoting ties among countries. They also strongly opposed external intervention in countries’ internal affairs.The Vietnamese delegates, led by deputy head of the CPV Central Committee’s Commission for External Affairs Nguyen Tuan Phong, contributed to the conference’s agenda. On the sidelines of the event, the Vietnamese officials held a working session with representatives from the URP, during which they discussed measures to strengthen the friendship between the two parties and states. … [Read more...] about Vietnam attends political parties’ conference in Russia
Thailand maintains ban on political activities
Thai police patrol around the Erawan Shrine in Bangkok. (Photo: AFP/VNA)Hanoi (VNA) – Deputy Prime Minister and DefenceMinister General Prawit Wongsuwan on December 7 reiterated that the junta willmaintain its three-year-old ban on political activities.The government has yet to discuss it, he said, adding thathe himself does not see any readiness to lift the ban. However, the Deputy PM affirmed that the Thai Governmentwill stick with the roadmap to return to democracy, with the highlight being the general electionslated for late 2018.Prawit’s comment came after Interior Minister GeneralAnupong Paochinda, who has been working to prepare for local elections, said hemight ask Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-ocha to consider lifting the ban.The ban followed the2014 coup. Accordingly, all kinds of political gatherings of five or morepeople are illegal.-VNA … [Read more...] about Thailand maintains ban on political activities