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The Vietnamese government has given the green light for the Thien Ma - Madagui horse and greyhound racing track, polo club, and equestrian performance center project in the Central Highlands province of Lam Dong, the provincial administration said on Friday.
The Lam Dong People's Committee is responsible for land allocation, construction planning, and ensuring that the project aligns with urban development and tourism expansion strategies.
The provincial administration was also tasked with closely monitoring the project’s implementation to ensure compliance with regulations and deadlines.
Deputy PM Binh emphasized that Thien Ma Madagui Racing Joint Stock Company must complete the construction of the racetrack before any consideration is given to granting a license for betting operations.
The company was required to adhere to all investment, financial, and construction regulations, while also ensuring that betting activities comply with legal frameworks.
The government has officially sanctioned wagering on horse and dog races, reviving a sport that had been halted due to regulatory challenges.
The Vietnamese government has approved an investment policy for the Thien Ma - Madagui Horse and Dog Racing Track, a 1,500 billion VND ($60 million) project in Lam Dong province, officially permitting betting operations.
Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Hoa Binh recently signed the decision granting investment approval for the racecourse, located in Da Huoai District. The project, developed by Thien Ma - Madagui Horse Racing JSC, is one of 12 investment projects certified at the Lam Dong Provincial Planning Conference for the 2021-2030 period with a 2050 vision.
These two papers give two very different accounts of what is actually happening in Vietnam, but allowing this track to be built would be absolutely horrific for the animals Greyhounds, Horses and other animal that are being exploited as well as the people of the Vietnam.
Greyhound Racing in Vietnam
Nguyen Ngoc My, was granted a 30-year license in 1999 to develop Greyhound Racing and Breeding in Vietnam. At that time he was also is Chairman of The Vabis, a construction company that was funded by with the barbaric Greyhound Racing industry that has been operating in Vietnam since 1992.
source https://vietnamnet.vn/en/overseas-vietnamese-businessman-vows-to-revive-race-course-2149245.html
Collaborating with Phil Bell, his wife, and John Newell, My initiated the export of 800 greyhounds and introduced Greyhound racing and breeding to Vietnam.
These innocent dogs were bred at the Ba Ria Greyhound breeding farm, located approximately 40 minutes from the track. These greyhounds can produce over 12 pups each, resulting in a staggering number of animals being born into a life of suffering and ultimately meeting a tragic end. There has been no effort to rehome any of these greyhounds by the trainers and there no sign of older greyhounds in Vietnam.
From the moment they enter the world, these greyhounds are condemned to a life of abuse and torment – from relentless overbreeding to being raced to their deaths, enduring horrific living conditions, and ultimately being killed when deemed surplus or ending up in the abhorrent dog and cat meat trade to be slaughtered.
Greyhounds are also being sold to universities for Vivisection and to the Zoo for food.
Nguyen Ngoc My holds the chairman position at the Vietnam Animal Welfare Association, showing significant conflict of interest given his extensive funding this barbaric industry which involves killing countless greyhounds . Article Confirming he is the Chairman of the Vietnam Animal Welfare Association) How can he be chairman when has killed thousands of animals.
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Petition and Protest to Ban Greyhound racing in Vietnam.
Urging the Vietnamese Government as well as associated
Global Travel and Tourists boards and Tourists companies to immediately
TO STOP Promoting and Outlaw these Animal Cruelty TRADES.
Greyhound Racing /Dog Racing
Dog and Cat Meat Trade
These Barbaric trades
Greyhound Racing /Dog Racing
Dog and Cat Meat Trade
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Let Vietnamese Minister of Planning and Investment NGUYEN Chi Dung, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister NGUYEN Van Hung and Chairperson TRAN Hong Thai of the Lam Dong People’s Committee know that dog racing is cruel and inhumane and should not be authorized as part of the Madagui Project in Lam Dong.Dog racing is cruel and inhumane and is ending across the globe. Greyhounds are kept inside concrete warehouses, confined to barren cages with little opportunity to socialize. They face the risk of injury and death every time they race. This is in direct opposition to Vietnam’s Law on Animal Health, which explicitly prohibits ill-treatment of animals.
Revenues from other activities envisioned for the Madagui Project, including an amusement park, golf course, hotel and resort are family-friendly and far more profitable.
Tell officials to say no to dog racing and prevent the suffering of greyhounds for decades to come.
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Vietnamese Government Department’s
President of Vietnam thongtinchinhphu@chinhphu.vn
Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development : Minister Le Minh Hoan Nguyen Van Hung bovanhoathethaodulich@chinhphu.vn
Leader of the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Nguyen Van Hung mail.@vietnamtourism.gov.vn
Minister Trade Minister Nguyen Hong Dien . Click to email DienNH@moit.gov.vn
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Vietnamese Embassy UK London
Email consular@vietnamembassy.org.uk
British Embassy in Hanoi, Vietnam
generalenquiries.vietnam@fcdo.gov.uk
DIT.Vietnam@fcdo.gov.uk
Website www.gov.uk/world/vietnam
Gareth Ward, Ambassador
Vietnamese Embassy in Washington,
Email info@vietnamembassy.us
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www.vietnamembassy-usa.org
Vietnam consulate in Sydney, Australia
Email vnconsul@iinet.net.au
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New Zealand Vietnamese Embassy
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We are calling upon and urging the Vietnamese Government as well as associated department bodies :
TO BAN Greyhound Racing,
To STOP the renewal of the 25 years licence for Greyhound Racing in Vietnam. During this period there has been no rehoming of Greyhounds -what has happened to the thousands of greyhounds that have been exported, bred and raced since greyhound racing was introduced in Vietnam.
To Ban the dog and cat meat trade.
BAN Live Animal Markets. and Implement Enforceable Animal Protection laws in Vietnam and Southeast Asia,
These Animal Cruelties will no doubt effect your countries economy NEGATIVELY. Animal Cruelty is at the root of this Global Pandemic which has killed Millions of Animals and Humans.
The PUBLIC / the TOURISTS will NOT fund these barbaric practices that use and abuse Animals in these sickening trades.
Will look forward to hearing from you
UPDATE 6th November 2024
The Madagui Project has already received initial planning permission, but it is not too late to stop the inclusion of dog racing! After you sign our petition, please reach out to key Vietnamese ministers and ask them to rescind this terrible deal and protect innocent greyhounds for generations to come. Read my letter and then please email Minister of Planning and Investment NGUYEN Chi Dung, Minister of Culture, Sports and Tourism NGUYEN Van Hung and also Chairperson TRAN Hong Thai of the Lam Dong People’s Committee.In March of 2023, local authorities refused to renew the Lam Son track license because dog racing conflicted with a positive socio-economic vision for the region. This followed the similar 2018 end of dog/Greyhound racing in Macau, China. Lam Dong should follow this .
Revenues from other activities envisioned for the Madagui Project, including an amusement park, golf course, hotel and resort are family-friendly and far more profitable.
UPDATE 15th January 2024
Mr. Tran Van Hiep CHAIRMAN has been Prosecute and temporarily detain Chairman of Lam Dong Provincial People's Committee Tran Van Hiepinvestigating crimes related to corruption, economics, and smuggling > He was the Chairman when the People's Committee of H. Da Huoai when the the approval of Thien Ma Horse and Dog Racing School planning permission.
UPDATE 14th January 2024
Multi-trillion dong horse racing project extended, dog racing field licensed
The investor of the Thien Ma Horse Racing – Madagui project has received an extension of two years and an approval for a dog racing field
GREYHOUND DOG RACING IN VIETNAM
Currently, there is greyhound track situated in Xuan Thanh Beach, Ha Tinh, located in Hoa Tien. This track has been hosting races since 2014, yet the distressing fact remains that no greyhounds have been re homed and they continue to be bred and raced.
The Lam Son Stadium in Vung Tau, was opened in 2000, it was forced to shut down in March 2023 as its license expired. 200 greyhounds that have been used for racing are subjected to appalling living conditions, abuse, and ultimately face the fate of being sold to the BARBARIC dog and cat meat trade. Additionally there countless Greyhounds at the Ba Ria Greyhound training facility farm that are still being bred and suffering the same fate as all Greyhounds that are surplus to racing and breeding ending up being SKINNED ALIVE in the Horrific Dog and Cat meat markets in Vietnam.
Another track is currently under construction at the Hien Ma Horse Racing – Madagui project. This project has been granted a two-year extension and approval for the construction of a dog racing track
There is also a dog and ridgeback racing track in Phu Quoc. Shockingly, these horrific events are being utilised as a means to attract tourism.
FURTHER INFO ON EACH TRACK
HIEN MA HORSE RACING/DOG/GREYHOUND TRACK
The Hien Ma Horse Racing is the third track to be built in Vietnam and has been given planning permission.
The investor of the Thien Ma Horse Racing – Madagui project has received an extension of two years and an approval for a dog racing field.
Lam Dong provincial People’s Committee has approved the adjustment of the investment project for the Thien Ma – Madagui – Polo and Horse Performance Club in Da Huoai district.
The project registered by Thien Ma – Madagui JSC was initially designed to cover an area of 69.81 hectares and have investment capital of VND1,548.6 billion, including VND1.3 trillion worth of investor’s capital and loans.
Under the latest decision released by Lam Dong authorities, the Thien Ma – Madagui – Polo and Horse Performance Club would receive an extension of 24 months, or until November 2025.
Source Multi-trillion dong horse racing project extended, dog racing field licensed
Please contact the People's Committee to protest this. Due to the arrest of Mr Van Hiep d Mr VO Ngoc is the chairman please address letters or email to him to protest the building on the new track.
Address: 04 Tran Hung Dao Street - Da Lat City - Lam Dong Province.
Tel: (84.63).3822307
Fax: (84.63).3821138
Email: ubnd@lamdong.gov.vn
LAM SON STADIUM IN VUNG TAU
The Lam Son Stadium closed in March 2023 and current there are countless greyhounds that need to be rehomed.
Nygen Ngoc My ,started racing Greyhounds at the Lam Son Racecourse in Vung Tau City in 2000 for over the years countless greyhounds were raced and killed .
The greyhounds are still being kept at the Ba Ria breading/training facility and there is a desperate need to rescue and re home the greyhounds.
The Greyhounds in Vietnam are also suffering horrific cruelty from cradle to the grave. Since greyhound racing began more than 25 yrs ago no greyhounds have been re homed. This greyhound massacre continues today even after the track has closed.
When the track was in operation Greyhound puppies, the Greyhounds that fail the grade, or sustain injuries or are no longer fast enough or surplus to requirements are being killed every month at the race tracks this is widely known as the ‘ KILLING DAY ‘. where these poor greyhounds are injected with painful poison into their hearts to DIE A SLOW AND PAINFUL DEATH. The conditions of the Bar Tia are horrendous and greyhounds are still threat of being killed by lethal injections.
Dr Newell a well known track vet had chief involvement with this barbaric setup of greyhound racing in Vietnam, a country that has been EXPOSED for MASS KILLING OF GREYHOUNDS by use of lethal poison, ECOTRAZ, causing greyhounds to slowly die in horrific pain.
EXPOSED : Animals Australia exposed what had been happening to the Greyhounds back in 2015. This is still happening today
Source via https://coalitionprotectgreyhounds.wordpress.com
XUAN THANH BEACH, HA TINH, LOCATED IN HOA TIEN (SECOND TRACK)
They have been racing Greyhounds/Dogs at the Xuan Thanh beach, Ha TInh there since 2019 .Nguyen Ngoc My has the blood of thousand and thousand of greyhounds on his hands, the second Greyhound/Dog track is going to add to further painful and tortuous deaths of more Greyhounds and other animals. Nguyen Ngoc My is using the guise of the casino/hotel resort to deflect from the horrific suffering and murder of the Greyhounds at his hands.
In 2019 according to Ha Tinh authorities, the Xuan Thanh Greyhound Track was completed two years ago but couldn't go into operation yet due to lack of prime ministerial approval for the investment permit and business license by the Ministry of Planning and Investment.
The Government Office has also asked relevant agencies to provide opinions on the proposal to add the track to the master plan for socio-economic development of Ha Tinh Province.
Xuan Thanh Greyhound Race Track was given an investment permit back in May 2007. It covers 29,343 square metres of land and cost VND300bn (USD13m). The track’s investors were given a 49-year operation permit as long as they can gain the required permits for organising dog racing and betting.
source https://vietnamnet.vn/en/continuously-delayed-ha-tinh-greyhound-track-nears-opening-E216242.html
Translated : Welcoming the first 30 dogs safely to Xuan Thanh port. You guys please wait until 28.4. From 17h00-18h00 at Xuan Thanh dog racing school
Nguyen Ngoc My is now trying to proposing a state model for the betting industry to the Vietnamese Government . If this happens it he and the government will be responsible for countless amount of Greyhound, Dogs and Horses death , they will have their blood on their hands .
source https://vietnamnet.vn/en/continuously-delayed-ha-tinh-greyhound-track-nears-opening-E216242.html
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XUAN THANH DOG RACING JOINT STOCK COMPANY
Xuan Thanh Dog Racing Joint Stock Company has tax code 3001787378, with Mr./Ms. Nguyen Ngoc My as the legal representative, and was granted a business registration certificate on August 26, 2014.
The company's main business line is "Operations of sports facilities", managed by the Tax Department of Ha Tinh Province.
Head office address: Village 6, Xuan Thanh Commune, Nghi Xuan District, Ha Tinh.
List of companies in Nghi Xuan District, Ha Tinh
DETAILS
Company's name:
Xuan Thanh Dog Racing Joint Stock Company
Trading name XUAN THANH GRAYHOUND RACING JSC
Tax code: 3001787378
Operating status:
In operation (has been granted a Technical Registration Certificate)
Place of registered management:
Ha Tinh Provincial Tax Department
Address: Village 6, Xuan Thanh Commune, Nghi Xuan District, Ha Tinh
Legal representative:
Nguyen Ngoc My
License issuance date:
August 26, 2014
Date of operation:
August 25, 2014
Account receipt date:
August 22, 2014
Financial year: 2014
Number of employees: 15
Chapter Level Clause Type:
2-554-550-562
Bank account:
Tax code: 3001787378
Transaction name: XUAN THANH GRAYHOUND RACING JSC
Account number:
44304300071997040024, 44304300071997040035
Bank name: Lienviet Postbank - Nghe An Branch
Click here to check the latest information
To contact Xuan Thanh Dog Racing Joint Stock Company , please go directly to Village 6, Xuan Thanh Commune, Nghi Xuan District, Ha Tinh
BUSINESS
Xuan Thanh Dog Racing Joint Stock Company is currently doing business in the following industries:
Code R93110
Branch Operations of sports facilities (Main industry)
SIMILAR BUSINESSES
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Sportbet Vietnam Joint Stock Company
Minh Hy Swimming Pool Service Company Limited
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Dai Phat Sports Trading And Services Company Limited
Phi Long Entertainment Services General Company Limited
Thien Duong Golf Development Joint Stock Company
General Football Investment And Development Company Limited
Minh Trang Entertainment And Development Investment Company Limited
Tan Loc Tien Entertainment Media Company Limited
Ace Minh Quang Hung Company Limited
Reference source: General Department of Taxation - Ministry of Finance .
https://infodoanhnghiep.com/thong-tin/Cong-Ty-CP-Dua-Cho-Xuan-Thanh-87378.html
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Xuan Thanh Dog Racing Joint Stock Company has tax code 3001787378, with
Mr./Ms. Nguyen Ngoc My as the legal representative, and was granted a business registration certificate on August 26, 2014.
The company's main business line is "Operations of sports facilities", managed by the Tax Department of Ha Tinh Province.
Head office address: Village 6, Xuan Thanh Commune, Nghi Xuan District, Ha Tinh.
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NGUYEN NGOC MY
In addition, NGUYEN NGOC MY also represents businesses:
THIEN MA ENTERTAINMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY
BRANCH OF THIEN MA ENTERTAINMENT JOINT STOCK COMPANY - VIETNAM MA CAU AND SHOW HORSE CLUB
BRANCH OF HONG LAM TRADING AND CONSTRUCTION JOINT STOCK COMPANY
BRANCH OF HONG LAM TRADING AND CONSTRUCTION JOINT STOCK COMPANY
BRANCH OF HONG LAM TRADING AND CONSTRUCTION JOINT STOCK COMPANY
GIA LAI ABATTOIR LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY
BRANCH OF NHAT DU TRAVEL COMPANY LIMITED
VIETNAMESE BUSINESS CLUB - BRANCH OF NHAT DU TRAVEL COMPANY LIMITED
THIEN MA - MADAGUI HORSE RACING JOINT STOCK COMPANY
HONG LAM DA NANG TOURISM JOINT STOCK COMPANY
HONG LAM - MA DA GUI COMPANY LIMITED
SMS VIETNAM INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SERVICES JOINT STOCK COMPANY
AUSTRALIAN INVESTMENT AND TRADING JOINT STOCK COMPANY
VIET AUSTRALIA INDUSTRIAL JOINT STOCK COMPANY
DOG / RIDGEBACK RACING
Dog/ Ridgeback racing is inherently cruel and the dogs are exploited and they suffer. Animal Cruelty Dog/Ridgeback racing is NOT Tourism and it will effect Vietnam's economy BADLY.
One of the main tourist attractions in Phu Quoc in Vietnam are the beaches and forests . But there is a dark side to this island that it is using dog racing to try to boost tourism.
Ridgebacks and are kept and bred in the most appalling conditions and like the greyhounds of Vietnam abused for dog racing. They sustain multiple injuries when racing which causes them further pain and when they are no longer good enough /fast enough and are surplus to requirements are then sold on to the dog and cat meat trade.
This hellhole has dangerous racecourses including four racetracks with a length of 365 metres. These defenceless dogs are forced to take part in races and the poor dogs are being made to run 12 different courses, including jumping high fences, swimming/wading through dirty water ,tunnels and climbing walls. This is immensely cruel to it takes it toll on these innocent dogs.
Source Phu Quoc dog racing
There is a racetrack/breeding farm built in Cay Thong Ngoai Hamlet in Cua Duong Commune in 2000 and is it similar the one in Ba Ria – Vung Tau Province Vietnam. where they abuse greyhounds who are kept in horrific conditions. and killed once there are not good enough for racing and breeding.
The Horrific Dog and Cat Meat Trade in Vietnam
In Vietnam, where approximately five million dogs are slaughtered each year for human consumption, Soi Dog is working with the national government and Vietnam Television, the national television broadcaster, to raise public awareness of the severe cruelty of the dog meat industry and the human health risks it poses. In addition, and in partnership with Vietnamese law enforcement agencies and the Department of Animal Health (DAH), Soi Dog is working to impose laws to prohibit the industry.
Source https://www.soidog.org/ending-dog-and-cat-meat-trade
Soi Dog Please to Ban the Dog and Cat Meat Trade in Vietnam.
Additionally Greyhound are also being sold to the dog and cat meat trade where they are being torched and skinned alive along side other suffering dogs.
These barbarities have to STOP there is no place for animal cruelty in the 21st century .
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Vietnam trying to develop Gambling through Greyhound Racing and Horse Racing
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Gambling in Vietnam
There is NO PLACE FOR ANIMAL CRUELTY IN THIS CENTURY !
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SAMPLE LETTER
We are calling upon and urging the Vietnamese Government as well as associated Global Travel and Tourists boards and Tourists companies to immediately
TO STOP Promoting and Outlaw these Animal Cruelty TRADES.
These Barbaric trades
* Greyhound Racing /Dog Racing
* Dog and Cat Meat Trade
Are directly responsible for the SUFFERING and TORTURE and MURDER of countless ANIMALS. These are not Tourist Attraction or Culture.
These Animal Cruelties will no doubt effect your countries economy NEGATIVELY. Animal Cruelty is at the root of this Global Pandemic which has killed Millions of Animals and Humans.
The PUBLIC / the TOURISTS will NOT fund these barbaric practices that use and abuse Animals in these sickening trades.
We urge you to stop animal cruelty trades and ban
* BAN Greyhound / Dog / Animal Racing
* BAN the Dog and Cat Meat Trade
* BAN Live Animal Markets. and Implement Enforceable Animal Protection laws in Vietnam and South East Asia,
WILL LOOK forward to hearing from you
Yours respectfully,
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