Thailand’s Tourism and Sports Ministry aims to generate 7.5 billion THB (over 200 million USD) this year from foreign film productions, a 10% increase compared to last year’s.

Three foreign film projects in Vietnam have been approved by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism this year.

Filmmakers and producers gathered on November 2 to discuss the potential for a regional cinema industry and for cooperation between ASEAN countries during the Hanoi International Film Festival.

A film screening room with 12 seats that recline into beds, blankets and fluffy pillows opened on July 8 at a cinema in HCM City, becoming the first of its kind in the country.