Philippines and Thailand roll out red carpet for film projects

Vietnam looks for sequel to tourism boost as location of King Kong movie

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The 2017 film "Kong: Skull Island" was filmed on location in Trang An, a scenic area in Vietnam. (Photo by Yuji Nitta)

KOSUKE INOUE and YUJI NITTA, Nikkei staff writers

BANGKOK/HANOI -- Southeast Asian countries are stepping up efforts to lure film projects with subsidies and tax benefits, hoping to boost tourism, create jobs and reap other benefits of the silver screen.

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