Programs of the week
Vietnamese rescuers complete mission in Venezuela, return home safely
[VOVWORLD] - The 124-member Vietnamese rescue delegation, who had completed their humanitarian mission in Venezuela, returned home early Saturday morning. They were later commended in a ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in Hanoi.
[VOVWORLD] - The 124-member Vietnamese rescue delegation, who had completed their humanitarian mission in Venezuela, returned home early Saturday morning. They were later commended in a ceremony presided over by Prime Minister Le Minh Hung in Hanoi.
[VOVWORLD] - Deputy Health Minister Do Xuan Tuyen has stressed the importance of helping young people develop fully and take charge of their future.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) announced the conclusion of negotiations on the Vietnam–EFTA Free Trade Agreement last Thursday.
[VOVWORLD] - The Hanoi Department of Tourism on Tuesday held a ceremony at Noi Bai International Airport to welcome the capital's five millionth international visitor of 2026.
[VOVWORLD] - The US has launched new airstrikes against Iran following President Donald Trump’s saying that the US-Iran ceasefire agreement is over. This new cycle of conflict could quickly spread across the Middle East.
Quang Dung
[VOVWORLD] - The four National Target Programs must be implemented more decisively, substantively, and effectively, said Prime Minister Le Minh Hung, head of the Central Steering Committee for the National Target Programs.
[VOVWORLD] - Traditional three-plank sailboats, once the primary means of transport for Quang Ninh's coastal communities, have recently been introduced as a new tourism product on Ha Long Bay by the Quang Ninh Waterway Passenger Transport Company and Vietnam Sightseeing Company.
Bui Hang
(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] - Vietnam's ambition to achieve double-digit economic growth in 2026 is facing mounting pressure after GDP growth in the first half of the year fell 1.52 percentage points below the target. To go big in its sprint in the second half, the Government is rolling out aggressive measures to unleash key growth drivers and make full use of the economy's potential.
[VOVWORLD] - After 18 months of implementation, Resolution No. 57 on breakthrough development in science, technology, innovation, and national digital transformation has created a systemic transformation in Vietnam's governance framework.
[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has underscored the urgent need to shift from a traditional “marine economy mindset” to a broader vision of developing a “strong national maritime development space.”
[VOVWORLD] - During the past week, VOVWORLD received more than 350 letters, emails, and phone calls from listeners in 32 countries and territories.It's always a pleasure to spend these moments with you, reading your letters, answering your questions, and discovering how our stories about Vietnam resonate with listeners around the world.
[VOVWORLD] - Intense heatwaves have been affecting many parts of the world, while other regions are experiencing frequent summer rain. What's the weather like in your places?
[VOVWORLD] - Welcome to another edition of the Letter Box on the Voice of Vietnam. Every week, this is the part of our program where your voices take center stage. Whether you're listening from Asia, Europe, Africa, or the Americas, your emails, reception reports, questions, and personal stories help us build a global community connected by radio.
[VOVWORLD] - The Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Ho Chi Minh City met on Wednesday to review the 6-month performance and work out directions and tasks for the last half of 2026.
[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 Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on Thursday launched the trial version of the city's Digital Investment Promotion Infrastructure, known as HCMCInvest.
[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] - Inside vast workshops where automated machinery runs around the clock and digital screens display precise technical data, a new face of Vietnam’s defense industry is steadily emerging. No longer confined to traditional production lines, many defense enterprises are undergoing a powerful transformation driven by science and technology, with the goal of modernization and mastery of strategic technologies.
Anh Huyen, Hung Anh
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Vietnam’s Love for World Cup - Vietnam’s Natural Beauty Ingredients - My Quang and its history
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Sport News: Vietnam men's national football team arrives in South Korea to prepare for the 2026 ASEAN Championship. - Inspirational Story: The story behind clear bag policy at US sporting events - Travel Mates: Explore the reason for phantom flights, overbooking, and more airline nightmares.
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - A traditional Hue delicacy goes viral online and captures the attention of food lovers around the world. - HBO Max officially arrives in Vietnam, bringing new streaming options and must-watch series recommendations. - Slang of the Day decodes "lowkenuinely," the internet's newest way to express honest feelings in a chill way.
[VOVWORLD] - Four-panel paintings are among the most distinctive and remarkable forms of Vietnamese folk art. Rich in philosophical meaning, they embody traditional beliefs about life, feng shui, and people's aspirations for peace, good fortune, prosperity, and happiness.
[VOVWORLD] - For hundreds of years, the Sino-Nom inscriptions etched into the cliffs of Non Nuoc mountain in Ninh Binh province have endured, preserving the legacies of kings, scholars, and other renowned figures in Vietnam. Known as ma nhai, together they form a historical record of the country’s feudal past that documents the evolution of ancient scripts and the Vietnamese language.
[VOVWORLD] - Blessed with breathtaking natural scenery, distinctive ethnic cultures, and many historical sites, particularly the Dien Bien Phu Battlefield, Dien Bien province is working hard to become a regional hub of heritage tourism and cultural exploration.
[VOVWORLD] - A conference announcing Hanoi's Master Plan with a 100-year vision, held last Monday, was a declaration of the capital's development trajectory in a new era. With the plan's launch, Hanoi is embarking on a new chapter of growth with confidence, ambition, and a forward-looking mindset, aiming to build a capital that is cultured, civilized, modern, and happy—one that occupies a prominent place on the global map.
Vinh Phong
[VOVWORLD] - Quang Ninh province has approved adjustments to its provincial planning for the 2021-2030 period, with a vision to 2050. More than an upward revision of economic targets, the strategic plan fundamentally reconfigures the locality’s development landscape, laying the groundwork for its transformation into a centrally run city in the near future.
Truong Giang
[VOVWORLD] - Following a period of tight control over real estate lending, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has selectively loosened credit restrictions for social housing projects, industrial parks, and export processing zones. The move sends a clear signal that capital will be channeled toward sectors that generate broader economic value, support social welfare, and strengthen national production capacity.
Huyen Trang
[VOVWORLD] - In the vast Muong Lo valley of Lao Cai province, generations of Thai people have preserved Xoe dancing, a priceless cultural treasure that has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In the second-largest rice-growing area in northwestern Vietnam, Xoe dancing brings people together and strengthens community bonds.
[VOVWORLD] - Modern life has brought changes to many traditional customs of the Tay and Nung ethnic people in Cao Bang province, but ash cakes, fermented glutinous rice, and seasonal fruits are still indispensable offerings on ancestral altars on worship days.
Nong Thi Diep
[VOVWORLD] - The Lao ethnic group has lived in Son La for a very long time. In their rich reservoir of traditional culture, the biggest and most important festival of the year is the New Rice Celebration, Kin khau ho.
Tong Anh
[VOVWORLD] - At martyrs’ cemeteries in Son La province, a mission is underway: exhuming the remains of fallen soldiers and collecting biological samples for DNA analysis to identify those whose identities remain unknown. Under the hot summer sun, soldiers and local residents are carrying out every task with care and reverence. They understand that every DNA sample represents another chance to reunite a fallen hero with his family.
[VOVWORLD] - Today, it's easier than ever before to stay connected. Smartphones allow us to talk to our loved ones from thousands of km away, or work, study, and entertain ourselves anywhere; but these devices are also changing the way family members communicate with each other. Many Vietnamese families are setting up "tech-free zones" – small breaks in the day from phones and social media to preserve the simple but precious connections between family members.
[VOVWORLD] - Picture books, with simple text and vivid illustrations, are gaining growing attention from Vietnamese parents and children. These books are favored for their role in nurturing young minds, emotions, and aesthetic appreciation.
[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] - When the term "Halal" is invoked globally, it is most frequently understood as purely religious dietary restrictions observed by Muslims worldwide. But insights from top Pakistani culinary and diplomatic experts reveal a profound paradigm shift. From Pakistan’s perspective, Halal has evolved far beyond a basic spiritual obligation. Today, it is a rigorous national standard of quality, a standard of hygiene, and a massive engine driving international trade and culinary diplomacy.
Bao Tram
[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] - Vietnam has more than 7 million people with disabilities, accounting for 7% of the population. For many them, sports is an unfamiliar world due to physical barriers, a lack of adaptive facilities, and limited community awareness. But a growing recreational sports movement in Vietnam is changing that environment.
[VOVWORLD] - More than half a century after the war ended, the search for the remains of Vietnam’s fallen soldiers continues across mountains, forests and former battlefields. Under the Prime Minister’s 500-day campaign to accelerate the search, collection, and identification of martyrs’ remains, thousands of officials, soldiers, and local residents have joined a mission driven by gratitude and responsibility.
[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] - Many experts believe the 2026 FIFA World Cup will generate only modest economic benefits for the three host countries—the United States, Canada, and Mexico—while FIFA will emerge as the tournament’s biggest financial winner.
[VOVWORLD] - Portugal icon Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that the 2026 FIFA World Cup will be the final World Cup of his career, regardless of how the tournament ends for him and his team.
[VOVWORLD] - The Voice of Vietnam, an agency of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, held the opening ceremony for the second leg of the 2026 HDBank National Futsal Championship on Sunday evening in Ho Chi Minh City.
[VOVWORLD] - Ho Chi Minh City is at a pivotal juncture in its urban development, transitioning from a centrally concentrated metropolis to a sprawling megacity oriented toward its rivers and the sea. Under its 100-year development vision, HCM City seeks to leverage its extensive waterways and maritime advantages to expand its growth frontier and emerge as a regional logistics and trade hub.
Anh Huyen, Hoang Minh
[VOVWORLD] - In a modest home in Ja Rah village, Lam Dong province, 51-year-old artisan H’Broi devotes her days to teaching M’nong folk songs and traditional gong performances to younger generations. Through her lifelong dedication, she has played an important role in preserving the rich cultural heritage and unique identity of the M’nong people.
[VOVWORLD] - A delegation from the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), led by Vice President Pham Manh Hung, held working sessions with public broadcasters in Serbia and Croatia from June 29 to July 1. During the meetings, leaders of both organizations expressed their interest in expanding cooperation with VOV.
[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
