Vietnam attaches great significance to ties with Thailand: Vietnamese top leader
[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam held talks with Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua in Hanoi on Tuesday, following the official welcome ceremony for the King and Queen, who are on a State visit to Vietnam from September 14 to 16.
[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam held talks with Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua in Hanoi on Tuesday, following the official welcome ceremony for the King and Queen, who are on a State visit to Vietnam from September 14 to 16.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s nationwide month-long campaign against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing ended on Tuesday, with a range of measures effectively implemented in a strong effort to have the European Commission (EC) lift its “yellow card” warning.
[VOVWORLD] - During a peak enforcement month beginning August 15, Dak Lak province intensified offshore inspections, fleet management, and public communications to improve compliance with illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations among fishermen and businesses.
[VOVWORLD] - The just-concluded trip by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung to attend the 18th BRICS Summit and conduct bilateral engagements in India was a success, Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung said, adding that within a very short timeframe, the Prime Minister and his delegation executed a packed, effective, and substantive agenda.
[VOVWORLD] - At last week’s International Space Summit in Paris, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam proposed the establishment of a “Space for Development and Resilience” network, initially focusing on Southeast Asia, to share space data, enhance capacity, and connect research, training, businesses, and investment.
Le Phuong
[VOVWORLD] - The development of Free Trade Zones (FTZs) in Vietnam requires preferential policies on taxation, administrative procedures, and decentralized management. Ho Chi Minh City is working to complete a legal framework for FTZs to attract foreign direct investment to the city.
[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung is in India for the 18th BRICS Summit and bilateral activities through Sunday at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The visit will help Vietnam strengthen ties with BRICS members, expand partnerships, explore new growth opportunities, and amplify its voice on issues of concern to developing countries.
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam stands at a historic crossroads in pursuing its global climate goals. High-level blueprints like Just Energy Transition Partnership and the Power Development Plan for 2021-2030 known as PDP8 are in place, but the true challenge is implementing them. Juhern Kim, Vietnam Country Representative of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), which is tasked with facilitating the mobilization of 1 billion USD in green financing for Vietnam by 2028, talked with VOV24/7 about opportunities and challenges facing Vietnam in achieving Net Zero by 2050.
Bao Tram
(VOVWORLD) - There is a growing desire among travelers today, not simply to see, but to feel. Not merely to pass through landscapes, but to enter the rhythm of everyday life within them. Across Vietnam, from the waterways of Can Tho to the mountain valleys of Son La and the ancient stone lanes of Son Tay, a quieter form of tourism is taking root. This is a journey across three regions, connected not by geography, but by a common thread: communities turning to experiential tourism as a way to preserve heritage, sustain livelihoods, and remind visitors that culture lives most vividly in ordinary moments.
Viet Anh, Pham Hai, Bich Thuy, Huong Giang
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam's first IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) case was in 1998. It was a breakthrough, but what followed was nothing short of a miracle. Tens of thousands infertility cases are treated a year. More than 200,000 children were born thanks to IVF. And today, Vietnam is one of the world's leaders in new and advanced procedures like CAPA-IVM. What drove such an explosive growth in healthcare?
[VOVWORLD] - Typhoon Narra is taking a complex and unpredictable course, with its track continuing to change. Forecasts indicate that the storm will bring heavy rainfall to many provinces over the next 24 to 48 hours.
[VOVWORLD] - ✨In this week's Beat The Rush podcast, we explore the viral trend that's turning traditional markets into must-visit fashion stops. From choosing straps and colors to watching skilled craftsmen assemble each pair by hand, these retro wooden wedges are giving travelers a stylish way to take home a piece of Vietnamese culture. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mS4UttkXOLP6QLiwpRy1Y?si=PXhmeI_wTFudlr8Rt-8P9g&utm_source=copy-link
[VOVWORLD] - Today's episode takes us to Mars to meet 2 of the many robots NASA has sent to space - Opportunity and Spirit! We will hear what they have learnt about the universe and humanity itself. https://open.spotify.com/episode/67OfZKePybUWsMGofGbhDG?si=mbdnOlJnQ-2mkxdds2ySZg&utm_source=copy-link
[VOVWORLD] - Over the past two decades, the more than 6.5 million Vietnamese living abroad have become an important resource for national development. In addition to financial contributions, the overseas Vietnamese community with their valuable knowledge, expertise, experience, and international networks are being mobilized through multiple policies and mechanisms in sync with Vietnam’s development in the new era.
[VOVWORLD] - A national conference to study, disseminate, and implement recent resolutions and directives of the Politburo, was organized by the Politburo and the Party Central Committee’s Secretariat on Thursday. It delivered important messages reflecting Vietnam’s strategic vision of national governance to strengthen the Party’s leadership capacity as Vietnam enters a new era of development.
[VOVWORLD] - Climate change, which used to be seen simply as an environmental issue, has become one of the greatest human rights challenges facing humanity in the 21st century. Conclusion No. 75, issued by the 14th Party Central Committee in July 2026, identifies environmental protection and climate change response as one of the pillars of national development in the new period. With this Conclusion, Vietnam sends a consistent message to the international community that protecting the environmen
[VOVWORLD] - Today's program is a particularly special one because this week, the Voice of Vietnam, VOVWORLD and the English section are celebrating our 81st anniversary, September 7.
[VOVWORLD] - This week, we’ve received so many warm messages from listeners around the world congratulating VOV on its 81st founding anniversary, which falls on September 7. We’re deeply grateful for your kind words, warm wishes and continued support over the years.
[VOVWORLD] - During the past week, VOVWORLD received nearly 400 letters, emails and phone calls from listeners in 33 countries and territories.
[VOVWORLD] - During a peak enforcement month beginning August 15, Dak Lak province intensified offshore inspections, fleet management, and public communications to improve compliance with illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations among fishermen and businesses.
[VOVWORLD] - The Coast Guard and the People’s Court of Ca Mau Province on Sunday organized two mock trials to raise public awareness of efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
[VOVWORLD] - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed an action plan to address recommendations made by the European Commission following its fifth inspection of Vietnam’s efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
[VOVWORLD] - While databases for population, taxes, or banking are widely recognized, few realize that location data is the "hidden" layer—a strategic anchor that bridges our physical reality with the digital world. If data is the oil of the new economy, then location serves as its essential pipeline system. Vietnam is entering a robust phase of data development.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has urged the Southeast Asia Semiconductor Association (SEMI Southeast Asia) to further connect its members with investment opportunities in Vietnam, expand partnerships with local enterprises, and provide policy advice and technical expertise to help Vietnam participate in the association's activities and in regional and global semiconductor ecosystems.
[VOVWORLD] - As the two-tier local government model comes into operation, Quang Ninh has identified digital transformation as a key solution to improve governance efficiency and better serve citizens and businesses. From public administration centers to residential communities and hamlets, changes are increasingly visible – more convenient services, greater transparency, and closer interaction between authorities and the public.
Tien Cuong
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Everything you think about Gen Z’s shopping habits may be wrong: the new study on the most careful shoppers alive. - Gem-maxxing: the craze for gluing sparkling gems onto everything you own, and what it really says. - Four major concerts set to rock Ho Chi Minh City on October 17
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Sport News: Vietnam's upcoming friendly matches in preparation for Asian Cup 2026 - US Open is nearing its conclusion, with Zverev entering semi-final - Travel Mates: Why Eiffel Tower was almost demolished
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Travel Corner: Local officials become tourism influencers as Long Coc and Van Son use social media to promote their communities; - What’s your travel love language? - Movie Corner: Remembering Dolly Parton through her essential movies and shows - Slang of the Day: The real meaning behind “bed rotting.”
[VOVWORLD] - The Co Loa historical and cultural site in Hanoi offers outstanding universal values linked to the formation of the ancient Au Lac State and the development of the Red River civilization. Hanoi is currently studying these values as it prepares a dossier for submission to UNESCO, seeking recognition of Co Loa as a World Heritage Site.
[VOVWORLD] - Binh Duc pottery village in Lam Dong Province is finding new ways to preserve its traditional craft and Cham cultural heritage. While older artisans continue to pass down time-honored pottery-making techniques, younger generations are turning to digital technology to promote the craft, reach new customers, and expand their markets.
[VOVWORLD] - Traditional three-plank sailboats have returned to the waters of Ha Long Bay, offering visitors a new heritage tourism experience that brings the region's rich maritime culture to life. The initiative, launched by the Quang Ninh Waterway Passenger Transport Company and the Vietnam Sightseeing Company, introduces visitors to the bay's scenic beauty and the traditional culture of Quang Ninh's coastal communities.
Truong Giang
[VOVWORLD] - Khuan Bang in Cho Moi commune, Thai Nguyen province, is a Tay ethnic hamlet once heavily dependent on farming and forestry. Today, villagers are turning what they already have – traditional stilt houses, local cuisine, tea terraces, natural landscapes, and cultural heritage – into tourism assets. Backed by state investment and local contributions, community-based tourism is creating an interconnected livelihood chain in which villagers are both hosts and primary beneficiaries.
The Hung
[VOVWORLD] - According to Resolution 20 of the 3rd Plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee, Vietnam aims to become a strong maritime nation. Key tasks include upgrading marine infrastructure, advancing logistics, harnessing science and technology, driving digital transformation, and expanding economic space toward the sea. Seaports are a critical link between sea and land, production and markets.
Thu Lan
[VOVWORLD] - The traditional advantages of low costs and abundant labor are no longer a guaranteed way to attract foreign investors. So Dong Nai city has shifted to developing green, smart industrial parks to attract high-quality foreign direct investment (FDI), laying a foundation for sustainable growth in the new era.
Luu Son
[VOVWORLD] - Muong Lum, which means “forgotten land” in the Thai ethnic minority language, is now part of Chieng Hac commune, Son La province. For generations, Muong Lum market days have been an integral part of life for local ethnic minority communities. Now more than a meeting place where people could preserve and pass on their cultural identity, the market welcomes visitors to discover a land that once seemed forgotten.
[VOVWORLD] - The Pa Co ethnic minority people, who live mainly in the mountainous areas of Quang Tri province and Hue city in the Truong Son Range, formed communities and clans at an early stage. Extended families live in long stilt houses called Moong houses, which serve as shared living spaces and settings for the preservation of the traditional values of the Pa Co.
[VOVWORLD] - For the Ba Na ethnic minority people in the Central Highlands, humans, rice, forests, mountains, water sources and the deities are all closely connected. After each farming season, they hold the harvest worship ritual to pray for favourable weather, abundant crops, and peace for the village. In this week's Colorful Vietnam-Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, we invite you to visit the Ba Na community in Xí Thoại village, Dak Lak province, to learn about this meaningful ritual.
[VOVWORLD] - From community festivals held without elaborate staging or performance platforms to a 30-year journey to revive cultural traditions that were once at risk of fading away, mountainous communes around Da Nang City have gradually turned traditional culture into a driving force for development.
[VOVWORLD] - On September 5, more than 1,100 students in the border commune of Tra Linh, Cao Bang province, began the 2026–2027 school year at a new school. For many ethnic minority students, this is their first time studying in new classrooms and computer rooms, and their first time living away from their families in a boarding-school environment.
[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology is one of the five agencies tasked with examining the samples collected during the ongoing 500-Day Campaign to Accelerate the Search, Recovery, and Identification of Fallen Soldiers’ Remains. Each sample is processed by the academy’s scientists in a special procedure.
[VOVWORLD] - Turning 15 is an important milestone for many young people in Norway. It is a time of growing up, becoming more independent, and celebrating a new stage of life. In this edition of Culture Rendezvous, we take a closer look at this Norwegian coming-of-age tradition through the story of a Norwegian family of Vietnamese origin.
Minh My
[VOVWORLD] - Mitate is a Japanese aesthetic concept that means "to see as" – using one familiar object, material, or idea to suggest an entirely different one through imagination. Mitate encourages people to see beyond the surface of things to discover new connections and deeper meanings. In this week’s “Cultural Rendezvous”, we’ll explore how mitate shapes Japanese art, gardens, and cuisine.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - For millions around the globe, football is a game of numbers, tactics, and trophies. But to Mexican author Juan Villoro, football is a mirror reflecting the deepest illusions, psychological complexes, and cultural tapestries of a society. During a recent exchange with students and lecturers at Phenikaa University in Hanoi, Villoro shared his unique literary view of “the King of Sports”. His novel “The Wild Book” takes young Vietnamese readers on a journey to discover Mexico.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - The war has been over for decades, but the search for fallen soldiers continues in many parts of Vietnam. A “500-day-and-night campaign”, a nationwide mission has been carried out to accelerate the search, recovery, and DNA identification of fallen soldiers’ remains, leading up to the 80th anniversary of War Invalids and Martyrs' Day on July 27, 2027.
[VOVWORLD] - Forty-six years after making history as the first Vietnamese and Asian to travel into space, Lieutenant General Pham Tuan’s extraordinary journey continues to inspire. Pham Tuan’s own memories offer a vivid glimpse into life in space and the view of Earth from orbit. For a new generation, his story carries a simple but powerful message: with perseverance and determination, even the most ambitious dreams can become reality.
Cam Thi
[VOVWORLD] - Some voices echo long after they are gone, preserved in the art and words they leave behind. Such is the enduring legacy of late Azerbaijani filmmaker, actor, and writer Ajdar Ibrahimov (1919–1993). Sent to Vietnam between 1959 and 1962 to teach at the country's very first film school, Ibrahimov played an important role in laying the foundation for Vietnam’s revolutionary cinema. But his time there ignited more than just his passion for film.
Kim Chi
[VOVWORLD] - Volleyball player Le Thanh Thuy and footballer Dinh Quang Kiet have been selected to carry the national flag and lead the Vietnamese sports delegation at the opening ceremony of the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) in Japan next Saturday.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnamese athletes will depart for Japan for the 20th Asian Games (ASIAD 20) following a send-off ceremony held in Hanoi on Wednesday.
Ngoc Anh
[VOVWORLD] - Following Vietnam’s triumph at the ASEAN Championship, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung sent a letter congratulating and praising the national team for their outstanding achievement.
[VOVWORLD] - This Sunday, September 20, Bac Ninh will become Vietnam’s ninth city, opening up new development space and raising the bar for infrastructure, governance, and growth quality. Building on its strength as an electronics manufacturing hub, Bac Ninh is positioning itself to attract high-tech investment and build an ecosystem for semiconductors, AI, and smart manufacturing.
Bich Thuan, Le Phuong
[VOVWORLD] - Perched on the peaceful Co Ma mountain, shrouded in clouds year-round, Pha Khuông Village in Son La Province is filled with the gentle sound of Mong flutes and the rhythmic clatter of sewing machines. Like many other White Mong women, Vi Thi Ia grew up with the sound of pounding hemp and the hum of sewing. Today, she patiently works with every piece of fabric and embroidered sash, bringing the vibrant colors of Mong brocade to people near and far.
[VOVWORLD] - On September 7, 1945, from a small room at 128C Dai La Street in Hanoi, the Voice of Vietnam (VOV) broadcast its first program, airing the historic Declaration of Independence delivered by President Ho Chi Minh five days earlier at Ba Dinh Square.
VOV in Russia
[VOVWORLD] - When General-Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam touches down in Canberra this week for a state visit running from 9 to 12 August, it marks more than a diplomatic courtesy call.
Nguyen Hong Hai Assistant Professor, VinUniversity, Vietnam; Adjunct Professor, University of the Sunshine Coast, Australia
