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After taking around 35 billion dong in more than ten days, Hộ linh tráng sĩ's producers are considering an extended streaming version. A 135-minute cut is already in cinemas, but no OTT release date is confirmed.
Lee Chang Dong's Possible Love received about seven minutes of applause after its Venice competition screening. The film explores intimacy and class through a cast including Jo In Sung and Jeon Do Yeon.
After reaching the Miss World 2026 top six, Bao Ngoc plans to pursue a master's degree at Columbia and develop Gen Zero. She also described the happiness of having both parents attend the final.
Prince George started at Eton College on September 8 and appeared in the school's distinctive uniform. Kensington Palace's photographs drew goodwill online while linking his arrival to a familiar educational tradition in the royal family.
A retrospective on the fifth Detective Conan film highlights two parallel threats: a murder investigation and the Black Organisation's possible discovery of Haibara's identity. Explosions then turn the tower setting into an escape challenge.
Lan remains in Mai no loi tam biet after another actress reshot the scenes, with AI and CGI used to create the revised appearance. The additional work took six months and raised costs by about 10%.
Ten of 11 Quang Ngai artisan files cleared the ministry-level specialist council and will move to national review. Two seek the People's Artisan title, while the other eight seek Meritorious Artisan recognition.
The Vietnam Festival of Creativity and Design runs in Ho Chi Minh City from September 21 to 27 with nearly 40 events and more than 25 projects. Its seventh edition adopts a biennial schedule and expands into communities.
A Ho Chi Minh City workshop urged cultural development to be measured by quality of life and access to the arts. Speakers identified needs in local facilities, arts education and support for creative businesses.
