Man fined for riding horse in downtown Ho Chi Minh City
The man told officials that ride-hailing app Be paid him to do this activity
Patrol on horseback: Vietnam debuts mounted police force
The force will be mobilized to assist in crime fighting efforts in urgent situations, especially in remote and isolated areas
Installation celebrating Vietnam-France ties running in Hanoi
An ongoing installation exhibit in Hanoi is showcasing horses made from traditional Vietnamese paper, and conveying images highlighting the ties between Vietnam and France
Horses get ‘facelift’ to sell bone paste in Vietnam
As demand for the bone paste of rare all-white and white horses is increasing for its perceived medicinal properties, local horse dealers have begun dying their horses’ hair white to deceive naïve customers
Exploring Binh Dinh by horse-drawn carriage
Though the number of horse-drawn carriages in Binh Dinh is dwindling, visitors can still embark on sightseeing tours in the carriages across the land rich with history
Mountain horse racing a highlight at Hanoi festival
The Bac Ha horse race, part of the Hanoi event featuring ethnic minority cultural activities that closed on Feb 15, drew thousands of spectators.
Hue exhibit showcases photos of dragon horses
An exhibit, "Horses and dragon horses", ongoing until Feb 10, highlights some 70 photos of reliefs of normal and dragon horses, which adorn the edifices in the UNESCO-recognized Hue royal palace.
Producing serum from horse blood in central Vietnam
Horses are being meticulously looked after like children at the Suoi Dau ranch in the central province of Khanh Hoa because their blood can help save lives
Votive paper horses in vogue for Year of Horse
As the Year of the Horse is only some days away, Phuc Am votive paper making village in Hanoi is working full steam to cater to bulk orders on their dexterously crafted paper horses.
Hanoi fest to feature ethnic peoples’ culture
Representatives of ethnic minority peoples in nine provinces will showcase their traditional activities, including horse racing, at the fest “Spring hues from all over the country”, to run in Hanoi from Feb 15 to 17.