HCMC – At the Le Quang Sung sugarcane market in Binh Tay Ward, HCMC, local residents gathered to buy “golden” sugarcane to prepare for the annual Jade Emperor’s Birthday, celebrated on the ninth day of the first lunar month, or February 25.
DANANG — It began on a quiet afternoon in 2011. On the Hoai River, which winds through the ancient town of Hoi An, a chance encounter on a small wooden boat sparked a journey that neither passenger could have ever envisioned.
At six in the morning, two days before Tet, the lights flicker on at Ba Hoa Market in HCMC, and the day begins not with a shout but with a murmur. For much of the year, Ba Hoa is a neighborhood market. But in the days leading to Tet, it becomes something else: a living ledger of migration, memory and trade.
HCMC – Anbooks and CSO Gallery will hold a panel discussion on February 18 in Hoi An, Quang Nam Province, to explore The Tale of Kieu and its significance in Vietnamese culture, along with the enduring legacy of the great poet Nguyen Du.
HCMC - On God of Wealth Day (the 10th day of the first lunar month), many Vietnamese prepare offerings and buy gold in anticipation of good luck and prosperity in the year ahead. This year, in addition to real gold, cakes shaped like gold pots and gold bars have become popular, with bakeries across HCMC working hard to meet the strong demand.
HCMC - Today is God of Wealth Day, the 10th day of the first lunar month, so vendors of grilled snakehead fish are busy preparing thousands of fish to meet the strong demand.
HCMC - Lion dance performances drew crowds of residents and tourists across HCMC on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Troupes are in high demand, with fully booked schedules for Tet celebrations.
HCMC - As the lantern-making season peaks in Phu Binh village in District 11, HCMC, traditional artisans are blending old-world craftsmanship with modern technology to attract more buyers. By updating their designs and selling online, these artisans are preserving their craft while expanding their reach across Vietnam.
HCMC - Tuoi Tre newspaper and Saigontourist Group will jointly organize a festival featuring Vietnamese beef and chicken noodle soup called Pho and other specialties in South Korean capital Seoul in September this year.
Experience the enchanting melodies of Vietnamese folk music at the "Tinh van dien ca" performance, dedicated to the preservation and celebration of this cultural treasure.
Luxury wellness brand Fusion is celebrating the second anniversary of its Fusionlife loyalty programme by giving away 2,222 complimentary room nights across its hotels and resorts in Vietnam and Thailand.
Equatorial Ho Chi Minh City has unveiled the Lobby Memory Wall, a permanent installation created to celebrate the hotel's 30th anniversary. Located beside the grand staircase in the main lobby, the display opens a year of anniversary celebrations while recognising the guests, partners, leaders and associates who have contributed to the hotel's journey since 1996.
Choosing between distinct academic paths is a common dilemma, but former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student Lê Minh Thiên An has chosen to embrace both. Thiên An is currently challenging herself with a demanding dual-degree program in Pharmacy and Business at the University of Sydney, consistently ranked among the top three universities in Australia.
Each annual general meeting season is not only an occasion to review the operations of banks, but also a clear reflection of the broader industry picture, one of the stock groups with a major influence on the stock market and a “barometer” of the economy. Business results, development strategies, and the way banks respond to market fluctuations all partly indicate macroeconomic health and policy direction in each period.
Choosing between a stable career path and a creative passion is a crossroads many young people face, but few navigate it as boldly as Phạm Ngọc Khanh. After graduating with a degree in Restaurant Management in Canada, the former Vietnam Australia International School (VAS) student made a definitive decision to return to Vietnam and pursue her lifelong dream of becoming a performing artist and musical theater composer.
