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.
Hue City last Friday concluded Visit Vietnam Year 2025 with a grand closing ceremony, marking a milestone year for the country’s tourism sector and underscoring its push toward sustainable and cultural tourism.
The ceremony, held at Ngo Mon Square in the former imperial capital of Hue, featured large-scale artistic performances and a low-altitude fireworks display under the theme “Ancient Capital – New Horizons.”
The closing week included a series of high-profile activities, including the Hue International Tea Festival, the “Hue – Culinary Capital” International Food Festival, and a National Conference on Net Zero Tourism. Additional forums on cultural industries and sustainable development highlighted Hue’s evolving role from a historic center to a hub for green and creative tourism.
Throughout 2025, the Visit Vietnam Year program promoted the country’s tangible and intangible heritage, attracting strong domestic and international interest. Organizers said the initiative reinforced Vietnam’s image as a safe, welcoming, and culturally rich destination, ending the year on an optimistic note for the tourism industry.
The “Hue – Culinary Capital” International Food Festival at Thuong Bac Park in Hue City - one of the final highlights of the Visit Vietnam Year – Hue 2025Indigenous ethnic cuisine showcased at the festivalA cultural fusion expressed through diverse culinary specialtiesVisit Vietnam Year – Hue 2025 has attracted global interest with the message: “Vietnam – Timeless Charm”Hue Royal Court Music opens the closing ceremonyImpressionistic choreography inspired by traditional court musicIconic Hue architectural motifs featured throughout the stage performancesA high-energy performance by rocker Pham Anh KhoaA segment inspired by the elegance of the Vietnamese ao daiSinger Xuan Dinh K.Y., a talented native of HueSpectators capture every moment of the grand finaleA performance rich in local identity by singer Bach TraPop icon My Tam electrifies the stage with the late composer Trinh Cong Son’s famous song, “Great Circle”An uplifting finale looking toward a promising future
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.
