Programs of the week
Top leader’s visit to inject new momentum into Vietnam-France Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam will pay an official visit to France from Thursday to Saturday, as Vietnam-France relations enter a new phase of development.
[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam will pay an official visit to France from Thursday to Saturday, as Vietnam-France relations enter a new phase of development.
[VOVWORLD] - Foreign media and international organizations have praised Vietnam’s economic outlook, highlighting its robust expansion, adaptability, diversifying growth engines, and expanding role in global supply chains.
[VOVWORLD] - UNESCO leaders and ambassadors have praised Vietnam for spearheading a UN resolution declaring 2027 to 2036 the International Decade of Culture for Sustainable Development.
[VOVWORLD] - Joheirry Mola of the Dominican Republic has been crowned the 73rd Miss World, bringing an extraordinary celebration of Miss World’s 75th anniversary to a memorable conclusion in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
[VOVWORLD] - Breakthroughs in science and technology are making outer space an increasingly important source of economic and security benefits for nations. To effectively manage the growing competition in space will require a global governance framework.
Quang Dung
[VOVWORLD] - The Ministry of Science and Technology has put into operation a one-stop online portal for artificial intelligence and a national database on AI systems at at ai.dda.gov.vn. The portal provides a unified platform for State management, information provision, and support for the development of Vietnam’s AI ecosystem.
Vinh Phong
[VOVWORLD] - The 2026-2027 school year marks a special milestone for the western border areas of Gia Lai province, as 7 new multi-level boarding schools begin operations, welcoming more than 6,800 students. For many of them, this is the first time they have attended a modern boarding school.
(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] - 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] - Vietnam’s approach to overseas Vietnamese affairs has undergone a significant evolution, reflecting the shift from Politburo Resolution 36 adopted in 2004 to Resolution 23 issued earlier this month.
[VOVWORLD] - The protection of human rights in any country should be measured not only by its legal framework and international commitments, but also by the tangible benefits people experience in their everyday lives. In Vietnam, human rights alongside social progress and equity has long been a consistent guiding principle of the Party and the State.
[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] - It’s always a pleasure to hear from you and share your thoughts with our audience. Wherever you’re listening from, make yourself comfortable and join us as we open this week’s Letter Box!
[VOVWORLD] - Every Wednesday, we open our mailbox to read the letters, emails, reception reports, stories, and kind messages you send us from around the world. It's always a pleasure to hear how our programs reach you and to learn about your life, culture,and passion for radio.
[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
[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] - Highlights: - The carp, the light, the lady of the Moon and the Moon boy, the legend of the lantern that nobody explains anymore. - Vietnam's very own water town: Hoi An, slow lives, slow travel and FnB - Sneak peak: Avengers: Doomsday, what to expect and what you might have missed from the trailer.
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Do your emojis give away your age? - Trung Nguyen puts coffee on wheels — but why? - Planning your National Day break? Here's how to experience Vietnam's history differently.
[VOVWORLD] - For generations, huong uoc, or village conventions, have played an important role in the life of Vietnam’s rural communities, functioning as a kind of “social contract” created and voluntarily upheld by local residents. Beyond guiding social behavior, these conventions preserve traditional customs, ethical values and the spirit of community self-governance.
[VOVWORLD] - As the digital age races forward, second-hand bookstores remain, quietly defying time and change. More than just places where books are bought and sold, they reflect the culture and spiritual life of generations, preserving many values that are worth safeguarding.
[VOVWORLD] - Many significant Cham cultural heritage sites are now digitized, using QR codes, 3D models, and virtual reality technology to create new ways for visitors to explore them. In Khanh Hoa province, centuries-old Cham towers, silent witnesses to history, can now be experienced through modern digital technology.
[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] - 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] - As Vietnam prepares to celebrate the 81st anniversary of National Day on September 2, Hanoi is staging a wide range of art programs, exhibitions, displays and public activities. These events will explore new ways of experiencing history, bringing stories of the struggle for independence closer to contemporary audiences and turning memories of the past into a dialogue with each successive generation.
[VOVWORLD] - Victims of Agent Orange/dioxin—ranging in age from 15 to 36—live with permanent cognitive and physical disabilities. The lasting impacts of the war include intellectual disabilities, visual impairment, and severe speech delays. Staff at Facility 1 of the Da Nang City Center for the Protection of Agent Orange Victims and Disadvantaged Children provide daily care, education, and support to help ease those wounds.
VOV
[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] - 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] - Asian Football Confederation (AFC) President Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa on Thursday sent a letter of congratulations to the Vietnam Football Federation (VFF) and the Vietnam national team for their victory at the 2026 ASEAN Cup.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam retained the ASEAN Championship after they twice came from behind to draw 2-2 with Thailand in Hanoi on Wednesday to secure a 4-2 aggregate win in the final.
[VOVWORLD] - There are many ways to experience the beauty of a city. In Hanoi, a group of young people has chosen walking to discover the capital from a personal, more intimate perspective. Moving slowly through streets and narrow alleys, each step reveals stories of the city’s history, culture, architecture, and everyday life.
Bui Hang
[VOVWORLD] - Every autumn, the Vietnamese nation celebrates Independence Day, September 2, by reflecting on the country’s glorious history. By preserving paper artifacts, conservators and collectors ensure that these historic items remain for generations to come.
Xuan Son
[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
