Snapshots featuring events over 35 years

Snapshots featuring events over 35 years

Photo essay June 24, 2026

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.

Mud, strength and tradition in Van Village

Mud, strength and tradition in Van Village

Photo essay June 21, 2026

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.

Rowing through the wetlands

Rowing through the wetlands

Photo essay June 14, 2026

Nestled 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

Sea, shells and pearls

Photo essay June 7, 2026

Pearl 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.

From river weed to livelihood

From river weed to livelihood

Photo essay May 24, 2026

Once 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

A multimedia spectacle by the sea

Photo essay May 17, 2026

As 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

Hue Citadel shines at night

Photo essay May 10, 2026

As 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

Racing through landscapes

Photo essay May 3, 2026

The 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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