Vietnam, France issue joint statement on promoting comprehensive strategic partnership
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam and France have issued a joint statement on promoting the implementation of their comprehensive strategic partnership framework on the occasion of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s official visit to France and attendance at the International Space Summit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam and France have issued a joint statement on promoting the implementation of their comprehensive strategic partnership framework on the occasion of Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s official visit to France and attendance at the International Space Summit at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron.
[VOVWORLD] - National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man has called on BRG Group and SeABank to strengthen Vietnamese value chains, support small and medium-sized enterprises, and help bring OCOP products and Vietnamese brands to the global market.
[VOVWORLD] - The Mayors’ Conference opened on Friday in Ho Chi Minh City, marking the start of the main working day of Ho Chi Minh City Friendship Dialogue 2026.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam exported an estimated 6 million tons of rice worth nearly 2.91 billion USD in the first eight months of this year, down 5% in volume and 10.7% in value year-on-year, according to the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment.
[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] - National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man has concluded official visits to the Republic of Korea (RoK) and Mongolia. The visits, from Sunday to Friday, marked an important milestone in Vietnam’s parliamentary diplomacy and promoted ties with the two countries.
[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnam International High-Tech and Digital Economy Expo 2026 (HI-TECH VIETNAM 2026) is being held from Wednesday to Friday at the Vietnam Exposition Centre in Dong Anh, Hanoi. The event brings together businesses operating in high tech, artificial intelligence, semiconductors, robotics, unmanned aerial vehicles, and the digital economy.
Vinh Phong
(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] - An inter-agency team inspected efforts to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing within the areas of the Song Doc Border Guard Station and the Ca Mau Provincial Border Guard Command on Sunday and Monday.
[VOVWORLD] - The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Thursday held a conference in Gia Lai province to implement an action plan aimed at addressing recommendations from the European Commission (EC) and launching a nationwide month-long campaign against illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
[VOVWORLD] - The Thanh Hai Border Guard Station in Lam Dong province, in coordination with the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre Region III, held a training session on Tuesday for hundreds of local fishing vessel owners, captains and fishermen.
[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
Highlights - This little-known type of OCD makes your brain doubt love - How fluent are you in the digital age's lingo? Test it with these Dating Slang - TikTok's sensational “Bird Theory”: What it is and what it reveals about your relationship
[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] - Highlights: - Places to experience Vietnam’s heritage this National Day - Mastering the Asia squat: A guide to tradition, benefits, and practice - Surprising reason why we blow out birthday candles
[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] - 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] - Vietnam has established an extensive network of FTAs, opening up vast opportunities in markets, investment, and exports. But tariff preferences do not automatically translate into growth without strong local implementation capacity and active business participation. As requirements on product origin, the environment, labor, and sustainable development become increasingly stringent, effective implementation of FTA commitments is becoming crucial to strengthening competitiveness.
Le Phuong
[VOVWORLD] - The resolution of the 3rd plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee on making Vietnam a strong maritime nation, known as Resolution 20, calls for strong development of renewable energy and new maritime fields. Vietnam aims to achieve between 6 and 17 GW of offshore wind power (OWP) capacity by 2030. The successful investment in these projects is a golden opportunity for Vietnam to make a breakthrough in its maritime economy.
Nguyen Long
[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] - This is the true story of two soldiers who fought on opposite sides of the battlefield during the Vietnam War - an American paratrooper and a North Vietnamese officer - through a diary captured during a fierce battle.
[VOVWORLD] - Ca Tru ceremonial singing, its haunting melodies and intricate rhythms, has echoed through Vietnam’s cultural history, captivating generations with their elegance and artistic sophistication. Recognized by scholars as one of the world's most refined vocal traditions, this folk singing genre is stands as a treasured symbol of Vietnam's musical heritage. In today’s program, we explore the history of the folk art through the documentary film “A millennium of castanet rhythms”, directe
Bao Tram
[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] - 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] - The 1st Asian Kun Khmer Championship opened on Thursday evening in Can Tho city, with hundreds of coaches and athletes from 11 countries competing for 70 sets of medals.
[VOVWORLD] - Moments after Vietnam beat Thailand 4-2 on aggregate to win the ASEAN Cup 2026 title on Wednesday evening, tens of thousands of jubilant fans took to the streets in cities across the country to celebrate.
[VOVWORLD] - On September 1, Quang Ninh officially began operating as a city. Behind this new status is a six-decade journey in which the once-famous mining region evolved into a major growth pole of northern Vietnam. Now Quang Ninh is embarking on a new chapter, with greater ambitions and broader development opportunities.
Truong Giang, Le Phuong
[VOVWORLD] - Born into a family of artists, Meritorious Artist Thuy My seemed destined for a life in music. Captivated from an early age by the sound of traditional instruments, she went on to become an accomplished performer, composer and advocate of Vietnamese traditional music. Through her work at VOV and her award-winning compositions, she continues to bring new life to traditional melodies while preserving their cultural essence for younger generations.
[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
