Trumpet trees blossom in town
Traveling on many streets in HCMC these days, visitors will see the pink flowers of trumpet trees blossom. The flower originating from the Americas, also known as the pink bell flower, was first planted in HCMC in 2009. It has been grown on many roads around town, such as Dien Bien Phu, Ham Nghi,
Panasonic wraps up “Live Green and Wellness with Gen G” campaign
HCMC – Panasonic Vietnam has taken a look back at its journey of the “Live Green and Wellness with Gen G” campaign and organized a Gen G Ambassador Initiative Fund Award ceremony within the framework of its “Green Day with Gen G.” The event, held in Hanoi on February 25, featured young people with
Binh Duong Professional Chef’s Guild celebrates its first anniversary
HCMC – The Binh Duong Professional Chef’s Guild has organized a ceremony to mark the first anniversary of its establishment in Binh Duong Province, with the participation of hundreds of chefs, culinary experts and enterprises active in the food and beverage field. At the event held on February 22,
FPT rolls out massive charity run
HCMC – FPT Corporation has launched a charity run themed “FPT Happy Run,” expected to attract over 135,000 local and foreign runners, to raise funds to support disadvantaged students in remote areas in Vietnam. The event is part of the firm’s “FPT for Community Day” program aimed to mark its 35th
Wishing for prosperity and blessings
The Ky Yen Festival (Fortune Wishing Ceremony) is the biggest annual event held at the Phu Nhuan communal house from the 16th to the 18th of the first lunar month. The ceremony expresses devotion to gods and ancestors, wishing for prosperity and blessings. The festival starts on the first day with
Vietnam to host first int’l open-water swim race
HCMC – The south-central province of Khanh Hoa will host the Arena OCEANMAN Cam Ranh Vietnam 2023 on April 14 to 16, the first international open-water swimming competition to be held in Vietnam. The race is part of the world’s largest open-water swimming competition, OCEANMAN, the local media
Beethoven masterpieces to grace Saigon stage
HCMC – HBSO has had to change its program for its Beethoven concerts. Instead of the two celebrating his five piano concertos there will be just one concert on February 18 in the Saigon Opera House, beginning at 8:00 p.m. The program will consist of the Piano Concerto number 5, the Symphony number
Ford Vietnam donates new vehicles, auto parts to technical universities
HCMC – Ford Vietnam has presented auto parts and brand-new vehicles to technology universities nationwide to help boost the practice and quality of teaching and learning at these facilities. Over the past two months, Ford Vietnam has given diesel engines of the new-generation Ranger pickup truck
ForGood Vietnam boosts female-led startup community
HCMC – ForGood Vietnam has organized a ceremony to present certificates of attendance to 40 women who have completed courses in the 2023 Future For Women program in HCMC. The program is aimed at strengthening the community of female-founded startups and leveraging the importance of women in
Run For The Heart 2023 raises VND5 billion for children with CHDs
HCMC – Run For The Heart 2023, an annual charity run jointly organized by Gamuda Land Vietnam and VinaCapital Foundation’s Heartbeat Vietnam, has raised over VND5.4 billion to save 193 disadvantaged children with congenital heart defects (CHDs). After more than two months of fundraising and
Life of Vietnamese moviemaker Dang Nhat Minh through the eyes of a Dutch writer
HCMC – The Saigon Times Foundation on February 7 coordinated with the Vietnam National University-HCMC publisher to introduce the book “Nostalgia for the Countryside”, or Thương nho đồng que in Vietnamese. This is the first English book about film director Dang Nhat Minh, inspired by his notable
The dance of luck
Dragon dances are traditional performances popular in many Asian countries, including Vietnam. The dance is usually performed during festivals and special occasions, particularly during Tet (Lunar New Year). The performance mimics a lion’s or a dragon’s movement to bring luck and prosperity in the
