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Careful consideration required for cinema reopening
Film screening plays a vital role in the people’s spiritual and cultural life, but given the severe pandemic situation at the moment, this cannot be categorized as essential service, said a senior official.
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21:53, 2021/06/02
Cinema industry asks for recognition as essential service amid pandemic
Movie distributors and cineplex operators have called for cutting 50% of value-added tax and payment deferral of such tax until December 31, 2021.
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17:05, 2020/05/11
Hanoi allows reopening of cultural & entertainment facilities
Cinemas in the city began to welcome visitors again and adhere to the regulation on limited occupancy.