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One of the key highlights of the festival is Dogathon Vietnam 2025, a unique community running event tailored for pet owners. This event carries a powerful message, ‘Dogs are friends, not food.’  All funds raised from this charitable run will be donated to several animal rescue organizations, such as SAR, Forever WheelChair, San Nha Nhieu Cho, Have Paws, and Laws for Paws. These organizations are dedicated to the noble cause of protecting and caring for animals in need. The Vietnam International Pet Festival 2025 will feature an array of fundraising initiatives to support local animal rescue organizations. P hoto: Organizer of InterPetFest 2025 Another highly anticipated event is the Vietnam SECC Grand Dog Show 2025, a competition of international repute. Officially licensed by the Fédération Cynologique Internationale and organized by the Vietnam Kennel Association, this event promises to be a spectacle. The dog show will showcase 80 purebred dogs from various coun...

Under the captivating theme of ‘Connecting Verses’, Vietnam Gameverse promises an immersive experience with a focus on interactivity and industry insights. This event is a significant platform for the gaming community and industry professionals in Vietnam, offering a unique opportunity to connect and explore the latest trends. Vietnam Gameverse made its impressive debut in 2023, and since then, it has become an influential force in the gaming industry. Over the past three years, it has evolved from a celebration of achievements to a dynamic networking hub, bringing together developers, publishers, investors, and gamers under one roof. Le Quang Tu Do, head of Vietnam’s Authority of Broadcasting and Electronic Information, shared the journey of establishing the event, reflecting on the initial challenges and skepticism they faced. However, with determination and a shared vision, the first Vietnam Gameverse in 2023 exceeded expectations, with 17 participating companies laying the founda...

Cyclist Thanh and his teammates, Hoang Hai Nam, Le Van Dong, Pham Van Hau, and Nguyen Van Thang, put up an impressive performance in the men’s master road race for the 50-54 age category. Thanh pedaled his way to a remarkable silver medal finish, contributing to Vietnam’s cycling team’s medal tally, which now stands at six. Prior to this, Hoang Hai Nam and To Hoang Khanh Lan had showcased their mettle, each claiming a gold medal. The bronze medals, too, found their way to Vietnam through the efforts of Pham Minh Nhan, Truong Thi Quynh, and Hoang Thi Hang. Unfortunately, the men’s juniors road race on Thursday did not yield any medals for Vietnam. The participants, Nguyen Dan Binh, Phung Quoc Ha, Dang Van Phap, and Pham Anh Hao, gave it their all, but luck wasn’t on their side this time. Adding to the team’s woes, Nguyen Dan Binh met with an accident during the race, sustaining injuries to his shoulder and ankle, which led to his withdrawal from further competition. The Vietnamese c...

The ancient ritual is usually performed on the 11th day of the first lunar month or February 20 this year. It is believed that the fire from the votive fire in the village communal house will bring good luck and happiness to the families. No one knows when the Lucky Fire ritual began, but it is still maintained in suburban districts of Hanoi as an indispensable Lunar New Year practice. Votive papers are ready to be burned for this ancient ritual. Photo: Huy Pham/The Hanoi Times The fire from the incense burned by the village patriarch is ready to be shared among the villagers. This year’s bonfire took place earlier than usual, starting at 8:30 p.m. The fire of good fortune is the result of the burning of votive offerings which were made in the village temple last year. The ancient ritual is performed once a year in spring. People get the lucky fire and take it home as soon as possible, otherwise it migh...

A number of world-renowned trains, including France’s Eastern & Oriental Express (Belmond), would run on the national North-South railroad, according to the Ministry of Transport. The Eastern & Oriental Express train travels through Malaysia. Photo: Savile Row Travel “The Ministry of Transport highly appreciates the efforts of Belmond and Vietnam Railway Corporation (VNR) in signing a framework agreement to bring 10 coaches of the Eastern & Oriental Express to Vietnam,” emphasized the Ministry’s latest notification sent to the firm. This luxury tourist train will operate throughout the year, connecting tourist destinations such as Hanoi, Danang, Nha Trang, and others with Ho Chi Minh City. “The Ministry of Transport welcomes Belmond to expand its operations in Vietnam. It is believed that cooperation would contribute to the development of Vietnam’s tourism sector,” it wrote. According to Nguyen Danh Huy, Deputy Minister of Transport, rail transport in Viet...

It is imperative that one be able to tell Hue and Thua Thien- Hue apart. When someone says the word “Hue” in a conversation, it is highly likely they are referring to Hue city itself. Hue city is situated in Vietnam’s central province of Thua Thien- Hue, which is bordered by the more well-known city of Da Nang to the South and the war-torn province of Quang Tri to the North. Hue Imperial Citadel Photo: Central Vietnam Guide Famously being one of Vietnam’s seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the Imperial City of Hue has long been a must-see attraction for tourists visiting a hidden charm of Vietnam. The Imperial City of Hue was actually a walled fortress and palace belonging to the ancient city of Hue which was the capital city of the Nguyen Dynasty for 140 years dating back from 1805 until 1945. The Imperial City of Hue has a circumference of 10 kilometers with a height of 6.6 meters and 21 meters thick with forts being meanderingly arranged, accompanied by cannons, art...

TheCityUK has been appointed by the UK government to support Vietnam’s ambitions of developing a regional financial and business centre in Ho Chi Minh City, British Embassy in Hanoi announced on February 22. A view of HCM City. Photo: VNA In partnership with the UK Government, TheCityUK will provide technical support to help create a business and regulatory environment in Vietnam that is attractive to global investors and to further strengthen bilateral ties between the UK and Vietnam. As a high-growth emerging market, Vietnam’s dynamic economy, ambition, and vision to become a high-income country by 2045 and commitment to transitioning to net zero offers great potential for UK-based financial and related professional services firms. This project will see TheCityUK working alongside the UK Government to bring together regulators and firms across the industry in both the UK and Vietnam to share best practice and develop recommendations that will support Vietnam’s long-t...

The blooming season of To Day flowers adds to the alluring appearance of the scenery of villages in Mu Cang Chai district, whilst also contributing to attracting more visitors to the locality. The pinkish hue paints the skies above Mu Cang Chai mountainous area, drawing plenty of attention from enthusiastic travelers. To Day flowers each have five petals in a bright pink colour. The flowers can only be found growing at an altitude of 1,000 metres above sea level. Blooming To Day flower trees ooze charm alongside the roads on local mountains. The peach flower, known locally as To Day, gives a blazing pink appearance to the entire tree. Flowers can mainly be found in La Pan Tan commune. The wild flowers even bloom across high peaks in the communes of Nam Khat, Pung Luong, and De Xu Phinh. Local H’Mong ethnic people consider the To Day flowers to be a sign of spring. The post To Day flow...

Being found literally everywhere in Vietnam and in Vietnamese enclaves around the world, banh mi or Vietnamese-style baguette had been a street specialty long before street food became an obsession. The Hanoi Times looks for the value of the Vietnamese specialty on a global scale. A wonderful flavor from Vietnam The baguette arrived in Vietnam during French colonialism, and nowadays it is one of the few happy legacies from the time. According to local food experts, the crusty bread, its condiments, and stuffings are all a legacy of French colonialism, while cilantro, chili, and pickles reflect the Vietnamese taste for fresh vegetables and lively flavors. The simple yet yummy delicacy with a variety of versions is very popular, equivalent to Pho or Vietnamese traditional noodle soup. The “classic” banh mi appeared a dozen decades ago and though many have brainstormed a better baguette version, the original still stands strong. Fillings include roast pork, grilled chicken, or b...

The road through Tan Lap Melaleuca forest, Long An The 5km long road through more than 100ha of Melaleuca forest in Tan Lap floating village to show that there are many unique, mysterious and attractive landscapes in Vietnam. Photo: Travellive Tan Lap melaleuca forest is about 100km from Ho Chi Minh City center. This was originally a pristine wetland in Moc Hoa district, Long An, near the Cambodian border, linked with Dong Thap Muoi area forming a vast green area, with interlaced canals and the does flow across the West Vam Co river. The place’s nature is outstanding with ancient melaleuca forests, lotus ponds, water lily lakes and hundreds of species of birds, fish and endemic amphibians creating a rich and diverse ecosystem. The steep road in Gia Lai The steep road is on the way of Pleiku city’s passby or shortcut, from Gia Lai to Kon Tum, in the territory of Ia Pech commune, Ia Grai district. The road stretches for about 1 km, with black cassia trees ...