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Lam Kinh – A Journey into Vietnam’s Historic Past Nestled in the Tho Xuan district of Thanh Hoa, Lam Kinh is a special national relic that holds within it the enigmatic tales of Vietnam’s most prosperous feudal era. Originally known as Lam Son, this area was the homeland of the revered national hero, Le Loi (1385-1433). It was here that Le Loi led the courageous Lam Son uprising against the Chinese Ming invaders from 1418 to 1428, ultimately claiming victory. In 1428, Le Loi ascended the throne as Le Thai To, marking the inception of the Later Le dynasty. Two years later, he renamed Lam Son as Lam Kinh and constructed majestic royal temples and tombs within its confines. As a testament to their respect and devotion, the kings of the Le dynasty (1428-1788) embarked on an annual pilgrimage from the Thang Long citadel to Lam Kinh to pay homage to their ancestors. Lam Kinh is a testament to the grandeur of the Le dynasty, housing the tombs of its kings, each a masterpiece of architectu...

On January 5, Vietnam clinched their third ASEAN Cup title with a thrilling 3-2 victory over Thailand at Bangkok’s Rajamangala Stadium. The match was an exhilarating display of footballing prowess and determination by both teams. Vietnamese players and coaching staff celebrate their third ASEAN Cup triumph. Photo: Ngoc Tu/The Hanoi Times Vietnam drew first blood in the 8th minute through a skillful finish by striker Pham Tuan Hai. Thailand, however, responded strongly with two goals from Ben Davis in the 28th minute and Supachok Sarachat in the 64th, turning the game around to lead 2-1. Controversy arose when Thailand’s second goal was scored after Vietnam had put the ball out of play to attend to an injured player, expecting a return of possession from their opponents. Striker Pham Tuan Hai (number 10) celebrates his opening goal. Photo: Ngoc Tu/The Hanoi Times The match took another turn in the 75th minute when Thai player Weerathep Pomphan received hi...