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Vietnam Internet firm praises Japanese porn star as possible spokesperson

An Internet content provider in Hanoi did not confirm rumors that it is recruiting a female Japanese porn star to promote one of its products, but did say that any company in the field would want her as a PR face.

Wuthering Heights to be screened for free in Vietnam

The British romantic drama “Wuthering Heights,” the most recent film adaptation of Emily Bronte’s 1847 novel of the same name, will be screened for free throughout Vietnam from May 23 to 26 as part of the 2013 European Film Festival.

Young British novelist to visit Vietnam

Evie Wyld, named one of the most 20 promising British novelist of 2013, will talk with Vietnamese students and young writers as part of her visit for “European Literature Day”, news website VnExpress reported May 13.

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Vietnam firm to publish e-book in foreign markets(May 16, 2013)

Hanoi-based Vinapo, owner of Vietnam’s Alezaa.com, the country's first-ever e-book store, has announced a plan to publish e-books for the overseas market.

Vietnamese short to be screened at famous Cannes film fest(May 16, 2013)

The Short Film Corner of the 66th Cannes Film Festival will save a spot for the Vietnamese short, “16:30,” which took top honors last year in the international online film fest Yxine (Yxine FF).

Granddaughter auctions Picasso works for charity(May 13, 2013)

The granddaughter of great Spanish painter Picasso is auctioning two of his paintings from her personal collection to support children and elders in difficulties in several countries including Vietnam.

Belgian Jazz pianist to perform in Vietnam(May 07, 2013)

Éric Legnini, Belgian jazz pianist and leader of the Éric Legnini Trio, will perform in Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi next week as part of Europe Day celebrations in Vietnam.

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Hoi An style lanterns to be displayed in Germany(May 10, 2013)

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‘Messiah’ and ‘Gulliver’ to be presented in Vietnam(May 10, 2013)

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