Since its establishment in 1991, the Saigon Times Group has built a reputation through its publications on the economy, business, and markets, serving as a bridge between Vietnam and foreign investors. Over the past 35 years, the Saigon Times Group has organized a wide range of events highlighting activities for the business community and society. Below are some snapshots of major events.
Held from May 28 to 30 (the 12th to 14th days of the fourth lunar month), the Water Ball Wrestling Festival in Van Village, Bac Ninh Province, is a centuries-old folk celebration rooted in local prayers for favorable weather and abundant harvests.
More than 140 local and foreign blood donors participated in a blood drive organized by the Saigon Times Group in HCMC on October 5, in coordination with the HCMC Blood Donation Center and the Red Cross Society of Nguyen Thai Binh Ward of District 1.
Held at the Saigon Times Group headquarters at 35 Nam Ky Khoi Nghia Street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, District 1, the blood drive marked the 33rd anniversary of The Saigon Times Weekly (October 10, 1991–2024) and the 29th anniversary of The Saigon Times (October 2, 1995–2024).
Over 185 units of blood were collected from foreign diplomats, staff of companies, government officials, and employees of the Saigon Times Group.
Fabio De Cillis (L), trade commissioner and director of the Italian Trade Agency in HCMC, gets his health checked before he donates bloodA phlebotomist of the HCMC Blood Donation Center collects blood from donorsPham Huu Chuong (L), deputy editor-in-chief of the Saigon Times Group, presents the letters of appreciation to Nguy Trung Thang (C), chairman of the Red Cross Society of Nguyen Thai Binh Ward of District 1, and Nguyen Van Minh (R), head doctor of the HCMC Blood Donation Center team that comes to collect blood at the eventPham Huu Chuong (L), deputy editor-in-chief of the Saigon Times Group, presents a thank-you letter to Bui Thi Minh Trang, a representative from Southern Group, which is among the supporting partners of the blood drive. Southern Group and Binh Tien Consumer Goods Manufacturing Limited Company financially back the eventLocal blood donors participate in the blood driveThe Saigon Times Blood Donation Day 2024 collects nearly 190 units of bloodErick Contreras, managing director of BASF Vietnam, participates in the blood driveNgo Hung Phuong (R), managing director of DXC Technology Vietnam, gives blood during the eventDozens of employees of HCMC-based VietABank participate in the blood driveA VietABank donor (in blue) supports the “Saigon Times – Great Circle – Helping Students Get Back to School Post Storm” fund-raising program, which aims to provide aid to students and fund repairs of schools affected by Typhoon YagiTran Thi Le Hang, a donor from Binh Thanh District, makes her eighth blood donationA husband and his wife show the blood donation certificates while posing for a photo with their sonA local donor shows her blood donation certificate while awaiting a gift from the organizing committeeRepresentatives from Ecological Products Joint Stock Company, one of the event’s in-kind partners, pose for a photo in front of the Saigon Times Group headquarters. Other partners include Coca-Cola Vietnam, TOUS les JOURS (a brand of the Korean bakery chain of CJ Foodville), and Vinamilk.Ngo Hung Phuong (C), managing director of DXC Technology Vietnam, poses for a group photo with his staff members at the Saigon Times Blood Donation Day 2024. The company has enthusiastically joined the annual Saigon Times Blood Donation Day program over the years
Since its establishment in 1991, the Saigon Times Group has built a reputation through its publications on the economy, business, and markets, serving as a bridge between Vietnam and foreign investors. Over the past 35 years, the Saigon Times Group has organized a wide range of events highlighting activities for the business community and society. Below are some snapshots of major events.
Held from May 28 to 30 (the 12th to 14th days of the fourth lunar month), the Water Ball Wrestling Festival in Van Village, Bac Ninh Province, is a centuries-old folk celebration rooted in local prayers for favorable weather and abundant harvests.