Programs of the week
Vietnam, New Zealand aim at 3 billion USD trade
[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon have agreed to boost economic, trade, and investment cooperation, achieve the target of 3 billion USD in bilateral trade, and further facilitate access for key products to each other's markets.
[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon have agreed to boost economic, trade, and investment cooperation, achieve the target of 3 billion USD in bilateral trade, and further facilitate access for key products to each other's markets.
Lai Hoa
[VOVWORLD] - Ho Chi Minh City climbed 12 places from 2025 to rank 98th globally, entering the world’s Top 100 startup ecosystems for the first time, according to the 2026 Global Startup Ecosystem Index released by StartupBlink.
[VOVWORLD] - Activities marking the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh on May 19 are taking place in Vietnam and around the world.
[VOVWORLD] - Developing science and technology, innovation, digital transformation, and strategic technologies are the path to rapid and sustainable national development in the new era, Prime Minister Le Minh Hung said on Monday at a ceremony in Hanoi marking Vietnam Science, Technology and Innovation Day (May 18).
Lai Hoa
[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnam Technology and Innovation Investment Report 2026 is scheduled to be released on May 28 during the Vietnam Innovation and Private Capital Summit 2026. It will present an overview of Vietnam’s technology and innovation investment landscape and its determination to continue institutional reforms, improve competitiveness, and attract high-quality capital flows in the new stage of development.
Anh Huyen
[VOVWORLD] - Running from Wednesday through next Monday, the Da Nang Food Tour Festival 2026 features hundreds of booths packed with culinary, cultural, and tourism experiences. The event aims to position Da Nang as one of the region’s leading culinary destinations.
Huyen Trang
[VOVWORLD] - A ceremony announcing the establishment of Dong Nai city will be held on Monday. Under a National Assembly resolution, Dong Nai city was officially established on April 30, 2026, becoming Vietnam’s seventh centrally governed city.
(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] - May 19, 2026, marks the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh. Throughout his life, the great leader of the Vietnamese people consistently emphasized the importance of winning the people’s trust and support.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam has made significant progress in improving institutions and strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights. In the context of integration and the development of a knowledge economy, intellectual property rights is becoming a key pillar of sustainable growth.
Le Phuong
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s new leadership has been endorsed at the first session of the 16th National Assembly, now underway in Hanoi, marking a transition of governance responsibilities.
[VOVWORLD] - This week, VOVWORLD received more than 430 letters, emails, and phone calls from listeners in 33 countries and territories. Your feedback, questions, and warm friendship remind us that radio continues to connect hearts across borders.
Mai Phuong
[VOVWORLD] - To all our listeners around the world, we hope the weather where you are is pleasant and comfortable. Summer is also on its way in Vietnam, with warmer days gradually replacing the last cool days of spring.
[VOVWORLD] - It’s always a pleasure to open the mailbox together with you. Over the past week, we received an impressive 415 letters, emails, and phone calls from listeners in 33 countries and territories. That’s a reminder that radio, now also available on digital platforms, continues to connect us across borders.
[VOVWORLD] - Lam Dong Province on Monday set up an inter-agency task force to crack down on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
[VOVWORLD] - An Giang province conducted a mock trial on the weekend to raise awareness of regulations on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnam Coast Guard’s Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing held a conference in An Giang province on Thursday to review the outcomes of its recent peak enforcement campaign.
[VOVWORLD] - In the current process of rapid digital transformation, Vietnam’s healthcare sector and the military medical system in particular are changing with the times. Military hospitals, which provide both public healthcare services and fulfillment of defense duties, consider digital transformation a strategic step to improve the quality of medical examination and treatment and adapt to the challenges of the new era.
[VOVWORLD] - 20 years ago, the Vietnam Military Industry and Telecommunications Group (Viettel) entered the global marketplace. With its own approach and continuous efforts to grow, Viettel is now transitioning from an “overseas investment” model to the global business strategy “Go Global 2.0”, affirming its foothold in the global telecommunications and digital technology sector.
Vinh Phong
[VOVWORLD] - A seminar titled “Vietnam tourism – Promoting digital transformation and AI application for rapid and sustainable development” was held on Thursday, as part of the Vietnam International Travel Mart, VITM Hanoi 2026.
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - A muddy race across the terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai goes viral - Celebrating 100 years of David Attenborough and his impact on nature filmmaking - Slang of the Day breaks down the internet chaos behind “skibidi”
Highlights - Where the village has a soul: Passing on the cultural and spiritual life of H’Mong ethnic group - Unexpected inventions making a comeback this 2026: The analog life
Highlights: - Best trekking routes in Vietnam during summer 2026 - History of Vietnamese sandwich or banh mi and how people around the world have bread. - Summer festivals to be expected in 2026
[VOVWORLD] - Traditional art forms have been vividly recreated in a digital project by a group of students from FPT University. Each “heritage box” serves as a digital gateway to a vibrant cultural space, allowing users to interact directly with traditional values in a completely new way.
[VOVWORLD] - More Vietnamese families and young people are heading to museums to reconnect with the nation’s cultural heritage, history, and artistic beauty. Among the highlights is the “Colors of Culture” exhibition at the Vietnam National Museum of Fine Arts, which is drawing growing crowds of visitors.
(VOVWORLD) - Since its launch last year, the “Digitizing Palm-Leaf Manuscripts” project, funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in the Mekong Delta, has helped bring this Khmer heritage into modern life.
[VOVWORLD] - As demand for development capital rises, Vietnam’s leading private corporations are stepping up international bond issuance. Beyond providing an additional funding channel, the mobilization of foreign capital also serves as a “litmus test” of Vietnam’s reputation, governance capacity, and level of integration into global financial markets.
Anh Huyen
[VOVWORLD] - As Vietnam accelerates innovation, science and technology, and digital transformation, the role of private capital in fueling strategic technology sectors has never been more critical. This year, the nation’s premier investment platform, Vietnam Innovations and Private Capital Summit (VIPC Summit), undergoes a significant transformation. We speak with Max Ferdinand Scheichenost, a founding member of the Vietnam Private Capital Agency (VPCA), about why the upcoming VIPC Summit 2026.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - Da Nang city began construction of the Lien Chieu container port complex on April 25. The 2 billion USD project is expected to become a logistics gateway to the world from Vietnam’s central region.
[VOVWORLD] - April, the peak of the dry season in the Central Highlands, leaves the fields parched and the land cracked under the scorching sun. At that time, the E De people in Ky village, Thanh Nhat ward, Dak Lak province, hold a rain-praying ceremony. The ritual conveys people’s wish for favorable weather and abundant harvests, strengthens solidarity, and preserves their traditional culture.
H’Xiu
[VOVWORLD] - The Then ritual, a distinctive cultural and spiritual practice of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups in northern Vietnam, was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2019. It plays an essential role in community life, reflecting beliefs about human beings, nature, and the universe. To begin a Then religious career, practitioners must pass a threshold ritual called Lau son trang.
Huyen Trang
[VOVWORLD] - In March, when the Blang trees (scientific name Bombax ceiba) come into bloom, the M’nong ethnic people in the Central Highlands hold the Blang tree-planting ceremony. For the M’nong, the Blang tree symbolizes the power of deities who protect the villagers through any difficulties. The festival is organised to give thanks to the Blang deity and pray for favourable weather and abundant harvests.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam's history is an endless source of inspiration for those working in artistic and cultural fields and has paved the way for some truly unique expressions among young creative people. A Hanoian named Vien Hong Quang, 31, has restored and colorized hundreds of old photographs and interviews with historical figures, including valuable footage of President Ho Chi Minh.
Bui Hang
[VOVWORLD] - Ha Long Bay, famous for its rich ecosystem and thousands of limestone islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across crystal-clear waters, has long been an attractive destination for millions of visitors each year. The local tourism development comes along with growing pressure on the environment. Plastic waste, domestic wastewater, and the impacts of tourist boats are creating an urgent need for environmental protection at this site.
The Hung
[VOVWORLD] - “Green stations” and “recycling hubs” are spreading across communities, fueled by grassroots action from individuals and community groups. The trend is raising hopes for a more sustainable way of living, with young people leading the way.
[VOVWORLD] - If there's a type of food that can truly capture the taste buds, and the centuries-old dining culture of Spain, it has to be tapas. These small, delightful bites, often enjoyed alongside a drink, are so deeply woven into everyday life that they even come with their own verb - tapear. Today on Cultural Rendezvous, let’s take a closer look at this Spanish delicacy with Marcel Ruiz, a marketing student from Barcelona.
Hong Phuong
[VOVWORLD] - Just as the Vietnamese people have their beloved bun cha and pho stalls, Mexicans have their iconic puesto de tacos, or taco carts. These stands are part of the community and neighborhood. Mexican Ambassador to Vietnam, Alejandro Negrín, and Octavio Muñoz, co-founder of NacoTaco, an authentic Mexican restaurant right here in Hanoi, together will tell us more of what is perhaps the most famous —yet most misunderstood—food in the world: the taco.
Bao Tram
(VOVWORLD) -Located in the Midwestern region of the United States, the state of Michigan is known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful natural landscapes. At the center of the state is Detroit, a city with a strong industrial legacy and a dynamic spirit. Today on Culture Rendezvous, we are joined by Joe Mitchell, an American software engineer from Detroit, who will share some insights about his home city and what makes it special.
Minh My
[VOVWORLD] - In Ho Chi Minh City, squid are being raised far from the sea. In the Central Highlands, coffee beans are dried without sunlight, even during heavy rains. And in farms across southern Vietnam, farmers are beginning to rely not only on experience, but on data, collected, analyzed, and sometimes even predicted by artificial intelligence.
Viet Anh, Nguyen Quang, Tuan Long
[VOVWORLD] - Amid the growing challenges of climate change and the pressure of economic development, forest protection has become an urgent task in many countries including Vietnam. Across Vietnam, from the dry hills of Son La province to the biodiversity-rich jungles of Chu Mom Ray National Park in the Central Highlands, quiet but determined efforts are underway to safeguard nature.
(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] - Andrew Giuliani, the Executive Director of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, said that his team will “stop at nothing” to protect fans, players, and officials amid heightened political tensions between the US and Iran.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam defeated the United Arab Emirates 3-2 to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup and qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam finished fourth overall with 13 medals, including three golds, at the 2026 Asian Beach Games, which concluded on Thursday in Sanya, China.
[VOVWORLD] - Multiple night streets have recently been launched in Hue city alongside cultural, art, and culinary programs, creating distinctive nighttime tourism spaces. The streets are providing new attractions for visitors and helping the city develop its nighttime economy.
Le Hieu
[VOVWORLD] - Born visually impaired, teacher Vo Cam Giang of Quang Ngai province came up with the idea of launching a podcast channel called “Raising Your Voice” to connect people with similar disabilities and help the wider community hear their stories, spreading positivity and inspiration.
[VOVWORLD] - Voice of Vietnam won the award for Best Radio Program at the AIBD International Awards 2026 ceremony, held during the 21st Asia Media Summit in Maldives on Tuesday, drawing the participation of media executives and industry experts from more than 30 Asia-Pacific countries and territories.
[VOVWORLD] - Electrification is critical for Vietnam to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. It requires a massive shift to renewables, electric vehicles (EVs), and modernized, efficient power grids. Joining us for this week’s Q&A is Mr. Chandru Bharadhwajan, Country Manager of Hitachi Energy Vietnam. From his perspective, he explains why a modernized grid is important to protect national energy security.
Bao Tram
