Snapshots featuring events over 35 years
Photo essay June 24, 2026Since 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.
Mud, strength and tradition in Van Village
Photo essay June 21, 2026Held 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.
Rowing through the wetlands
Photo essay June 14, 2026Nestled in Phuong Hoa Hamlet in Phuong Binh Commune of Can Tho City, the Lung Ngoc Hoang Nature Reserve is a vast green oasis and one of the last remnants of the Mekong Delta’s characteristic wetland ecosystem.
Sea, shells and pearls
Photo essay June 7, 2026Pearl farming has become one of the experiences most closely associated with Phu Quoc Island, where visitors can explore workshops, oyster farms and jewelry galleries alongside beaches and fishing villages. Among the island’s best-known names is Ngoc Hien Pearl in the Duong Dong tourism area, a company established in 1994 specializing in the cultivation and processing of seawater pearls.
Snapshots on elite airborne drill
Photo essay May 31, 2026Precision, discipline, and coordination took center stage during a recent airborne assault exercise at Bien Hoa Airport in Dong Nai City.
From river weed to livelihood
Photo essay May 24, 2026Once dismissed as a nuisance choking waterways, water hyacinth in the Mekong Delta is now being turned into a source of income for local residents. From harvesting and drying to weaving, the plant is now part of a small but steady livelihood and helps keep canals clear.
A multimedia spectacle by the sea
Photo essay May 17, 2026As the sun sinks into the ocean, Kiss of the Sea transforms the southern coast of Phu Quoc Special Zone into an open-air stage of light, water, and performance. Held nightly in Sunset Town, the multimedia show combines jets of water, fire effects, music, lasers, and projection mapping against the backdrop of the sea.
Hue Citadel shines at night
Photo essay May 10, 2026As part of Hue Festival 2026, the “Royal Palace by Night” program offers a striking new perspective on the Hue Imperial Citadel after dark.
Racing through landscapes
Photo essay May 3, 2026The HCMC Television Cycling Tournament 2026 is not only a test of speed and endurance but also a journey that captures vivid snapshots of Vietnam’s landscapes and people. Through photographers’ lenses, the country’s beauty unfolds, from high mountain passes and vast coastlines to winding roads that stretch across diverse regions.
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