Programs of the week
Vietnam, RoK aim to make science and technology a pillar of bilateral ties
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam and the Republic of Korea have agreed to strengthen political trust and elevate strategic cooperation to a new level, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said at a press briefing following talks with Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi on Wednesday.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam and the Republic of Korea have agreed to strengthen political trust and elevate strategic cooperation to a new level, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam said at a press briefing following talks with Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Hanoi on Wednesday.
[VOVWORLD] - The National Assembly on Wednesday discussed breakthrough mechanisms for the development of Vietnamese culture.
Ngoc Anh
[VOVWORLD] - The Hanoi Book Fair and Reading Culture Festival 2026 opened on Tuesday at Hanoi Book Street in response to Vietnam’s Book and Reading Culture Day. Running until next Monday, the event features a wide range of activities, including book and press exhibitions, promotions and talk shows.
[VOVWORLD] - A conference was held in Hanoi on Monday to introduce Decree 119, which revises Decree 242 on the management and use of Official Development Assistance (ODA) and foreign concessional loans, and to outline orientations for mobilizing, managing, and utilizing these funds through 2030.
[VOVWORLD] - Socio-economic development for the next five years is high on the agenda of the first session of the 16th National Assembly. Deputies introduced key solutions to achieve a double-digit annual growth, targeting GDP of 10% or more per year during this period.
Ngoc Anh
[VOVWORLD] - In mid-April, Cham villages come alive with the sounds of the Paranung drum and Saranai trumpet, celebrating the Rija Nagar Festival, which marks the beginning of the New Year in the Cham calendar.
Huyen Trang
[VOVWORLD] - The Hue Nam Temple Festival, also known as the Hon Chen Temple Festival, took place on the weekend in Hai Cat village, Hue 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] - For the first time, the Vietnamese Government has issued a National Strategy on Innovative Startups, marking a significant shift from “encouraging” to actively “leading” the startup ecosystem. This strategic move aims to unlock the creative potential of the population and position Vietnam as a leading hub for innovation-driven entrepreneurship in the region.
[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) - The National Election Council is expected to announce on Saturday the official results of the elections for the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term. The election saw a turnout of 99.68%, demonstrating that citizens fully exercised their right to nominate, select, and elect qualified representatives. Among the voters were 27 million religious followers, about 27% of the population, showing the engagement of religious communities in national affairs.
[VOVWORLD] - We’ve got two national celebrations coming up, the Hung Kings’ Commemoration on April 26th, then National Reunification Day on April 30.
[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) - Last week, we received 440 emails and letters from listeners around the world, sharing their thoughts on VOV’s programs, as well as developments in Vietnam and around the world. Many of you raised interesting questions on a range of topics.
[VOVWORLD] - Lam Dong Province on Monday set up an inter-agency task force to crack down on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
[VOVWORLD] - Lifting the EC’s "yellow card" on Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated fishing or IUU fishing requires a fundamental shift in execution, moving beyond high-level directives to concrete action from the grassroots level, says Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung.
(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said on Thursday that Vietnam views efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as a broader commitment to sustainable development, marine resource protection, and securing fishermen’s livelihoods, rather than merely a means to have the “yellow card” lifted.
[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] - With the Vietnam Capital Law now in effect, Hanoi is seizing new opportunities to make breakthroughs via science and technology. The Hanoi Innovation Centre (HIC) Joint Stock Company, launched last month, is envisioned as a strategic "runway" connecting the State, enterprises, and academia to solve the city’s most pressing challenges.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnamese Government has issued a plan to implement the Law on Artificial Intelligence, outlining specific tasks, timelines, and responsibilities for relevant agencies and organizations.
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Sport News: 15-year-old prodigy Dau Khuong Duy wins second Grand Master norm! - Travel Mates: Ancestral tourism - when homecoming and tourism combine! - Inspirational Story: A chat with Van Guillemin about her new exhibition in Hanoi - "Origine" and what it means to find yourself
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Hanoi’s noise pollution turned urban soundscape - The cost of being late: a wake up call for procrastinators - Tips and tricks to learn anything 10 times faster
(VOVWORLD) - Highlights: - Phu Quoc — A “Global Showcase for Architecture” Redefining Island Tourism - Platypus Fur Mystery — A Mammal with Bird-Like Features - When AI Listens Like Humans — And Makes the Same Mistakes - Arco — A Rainbow-Hued Journey Through Climate and Memory - Kiss All the Time — Harry Styles Returns with Disco and Reflection
(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) - The Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi will host the Thai Festival in Hanoi 2026 from Friday to Sunday at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.. with free admission, the three-day festival is expected to welcome thousands of visitors from across Hanoi and beyond.
(VOVWORLD) - Western Nghe An is home to an array of indigenous knowledge preserved by many ethnic groups, including the Thai. Traditional costumes, cuisine, stilt houses, folk music, and festivals imbued with the spirit of Nghe An province's mountains and forests create a distinctive identity for this area. The combination of rich indigenous culture and unspoiled natural landscapes supports a thriving tourism sector here.
[VOVWORLD] - A groundbreaking ceremony for the Hanoi–Quang Ninh high-speed railway project took place last Sunday. The inter-regional project is expected to open up new socio-economic opportunities for multiple localities.
Vinh Phong
[VOVWORLD] - The Mekong Delta province of Dong Thap has a diverse ecosystem, traditional craft villages, and a thriving agritourism sector. It is now integrating “green tourism” and “digital tourism” to drive local development.
Phan Anh
(VOVWORLD) - The establishment of the Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC) in Da Nang is opening a new chapter for Vietnam’s economy and attracting strong interest from the international business community—particularly from Japan. Positioning itself as a regional hub for finance and technology, Da Nang is emerging as a strategic destination for global investors.
Anh Huyen
[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] - During the summer, most Theravada Khmer pagodas in An Giang province hold free classes for Khmer children, helping them learn about language and cultural identity.
Ngoc Anh
(VOVWORLD) - There have been concerns that the traditional culture of ethnic groups may fade amid modern life, but the Thai community in Chau Co village, Son La province, is actively working to preserve and promote its heritage.
Huyen Trang
[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] - The green vegetable and medicinal herb beds of the officers and soldiers on Hon Doc Island look ordinary, but they help improve the health of islanders and uplift their spirits. A meal with added green vegetables, a medicinal plant used when ill – all are the result of the persistent, diligent, and heartwarming labor of the naval soldiers on this remote island.
Huyen Trang
(VOVWORLD) -Bringing the national flag to many regions, giving it to people in border areas, or replacing flags for fishermen on islands is what a group young people have been doing in their “Flying Vietnam” project. Each flag given away carries a message of connecting loves for the country.
Huyen Trang
[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] - Hanoi is about to get a taste of the Arabian Sea as a culinary delegation from Pakistan’s Sindh province will arrive in the capital later this month. Today, we discussed with Pakistani Ambassador Kohdayar Marri about that province’s rich spices, legendary rice, and maritime traditions and the culinary heritage of Sindh.
Bao Tram
(VOVWORLD) - Located along the Chao Phraya River on the edge of Bangkok’s Chinatown, Song Wat Road may be short, but offers one of the city’s most compelling blends of heritage and modern creativity. Once a busy trading street lined with spice merchants and warehouse shophouses, it is now home to artisanal shops, minimalist cafés, street art, and carefully preserved architecture. This week’s Culture Rendezvous takes you to Song Wat—often described as an open-air museum and one of Bangkok’s most fascinating creative districts.
Bao Tram, Ngoc Diep
[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] - For centuries, Chuon village’s parallel couplet paintings, once a hallmark of New Year celebrations in Hue, were part of the central city’s cultural fabric. Over time, however, the tradition faded, surviving only in the memories of the village elders. But the burning passion and an arduous journey throughout Vietnam by businessman Ngo Quy Duc and his colleagues re-awakened the ancient calligraphic art.
Bao Tram
(VOVWORLD) - As the new year arrives, Can Tho city in the heart of the Mekong Delta is welcoming the new year with engaging tourism offerings and deep-rooted cultural heritage. We invite you to slow down and explore Can Tho’s most beloved ecotourism destinations—where visitors reconnect with nature, enjoy hands-on activities, and rediscover life’s simple joys. Our journey then takes us to the 200-year-old Thuan Hung rice paper craft village, where the familiar scent of rice and fire fills the air, signaling that the Lunar New Year is truly near.
[VOVWORLD] - According to the latest rankings released by FIFA on Tuesday, the Vietnam women’s national football team is ranked 37th in the world with 1,593.71 points.
[VOVWORLD] - The first Ho Chi Minh City Sports Games opened on Sunday evening, bringing together 10,000 athletes to compete in 44 events.
[VOVWORLD] - World Cup 2026 qualification came to a close on Wednesday after Iraq edged Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff and became the 48th and final team to qualify for the tournament.
[VOVWORLD] - Against the bustle of modern life in the central area of Ca Mau province, small, decades-old shops continue to evoke a bygone era. These are places where older generations revisit childhood memories, younger visitors discover the past, and those living far from home reconnect with the familiar tastes of their roots.
Huyen Trang
[VOVWORLD] - High-yield, short-term rice varieties dominate modern agriculture, but farmer Le Quoc Viet, commonly called as Tu Viet, of An Giang province has taken a different path - returning to traditional seasonal rice varieties once highly valued but now largely forgotten.
Thanh Tung
[VOVWORLD] - The 17th National Radio Festival wrapped up in Quang Ninh province after three days of vibrant activities, celebrating outstanding radio works and innovation in broadcasting.
[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
