Party, State protect legitimate rights and interests of entrepreneurs, says top leader
[VOVWORLD] - The Party and State value the contributions and protect the legitimate rights and interests of entrepreneurs, while creating conditions for them to harness their talents and build wealth through lawful means, said General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam.
[VOVWORLD] - The Party and State value the contributions and protect the legitimate rights and interests of entrepreneurs, while creating conditions for them to harness their talents and build wealth through lawful means, said General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam.
[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on Sunday honored and presented the "Saint Giong Cup" award to 100 outstanding entrepreneurs at a ceremony in Hanoi.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam remains steadfast in advancing the rule of law at home and working closely with partners to uphold an international order based on international law, Ambassador Do Hung Viet, Permanent Representative of Vietnam to the United Nations, said at a meeting of the UN General Assembly’s Legal Committee this week.
[VOVWORLD] - Hanoi authorities on Friday evening inaugurated or broke ground on 18 major projects in transport, healthcare, culture, commerce, services, and environmental protection, with investment totaling nearly 5 billion USD, to mark the 72nd anniversary of the capital’s Liberation Day on October 10.
[VOVWORLD] - National Assembly President Tran Thanh Man is paying an official visit to China and will co-chair the second meeting of the Cooperation Committee between the legislatures of Vietnam and China. The visit builds on frequent high-leveled changes between the two Parties and countries, aiming to translate high-level consensus into concrete cooperation programs and tangible results.
[VOVWORLD] - Oktoberfest Vietnam 2026, billed as Southeast Asia’s largest beer festival, was held in Hanoi last week, bringing traditional Bavarian food, folk music, and imported German beers to the capital. Now in its 12th year in Hanoi, the festival has become a popular gathering place for German businesses, local people, and international tourists.
[VOVWORLD] - Personnel affairs reform was identified as a strategic priority at the latest meeting of the Party Central Committee. Senior Party members adopted a new resolution on personnel work and a national strategy for attracting, developing, and making effective use of talent in key sectors to drive rapid and sustainable development.
[VOVWORLD] - In 1947, a Norwegian ethnographer named Thor Heyerdahl hand-built a raft made of balsa wood and crossed 8,000km on it to prove that ancient people could have crossed the great seas to far-off lands on primitive tools. This is his story.
[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. Plus, we share where to find them in Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and Hội An, along with other handcrafted souvenirs that support local artisans and traditions.
[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.
[VOVWORLD] - The fourth Plenum of the 14th Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee concluded in Hanoi on Thursday. One of the key issues discussed was building a strong cadre workforce and fundamentally reforming personnel policy.
[VOVWORLD] - 27 of Vietnam’s 34 provinces and cities recorded higher GRDP growth in the third quarter than in the previous quarter, according to the National Statistics Office. Several localities posted strong breakthroughs, significantly reshuffling the rankings. The results show that Vietnam’s ambitious growth target is shaping economic management, with responsibility being more clearly assigned to each province and city.
[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] - This week, our mailbox once again brought us messages from different corners of the globe. We received more than 350 letters and phone calls from listeners in 33 countries and territories.
[VOVWORLD] - Let’s open our Letter Box with a question from Bouzeboudja Mohamed in Algeria, who asks: “When does autumn arrive in Hanoi?”
[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] - The 30-day national campaign to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing ended on September 15, with a number of notable results. The campaign demonstrated Vietnam’s determination to address the European Commission’s recommendations.
Huyen Trang
[VOVWORLD] - During a peak enforcement month beginning August 15, Dak Lak province intensified offshore inspections, fleet management, and public communications to improve compliance with illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing regulations among fishermen and businesses.
[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] - “One Step Ahead,” Meta’s Asia-Pacific online safety education initiative, was launched in Vietnam during the Cultures of the World Festival in Hanoi last week, aiming to raise awareness of key security tools and help users protect their accounts.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - Digital transformation and green transition are becoming mandatory for businesses that want to improve their competitiveness. In Quang Ninh city, digital adoption has changed the ways local enterprises produce, manage, and market their products. At the same time, green practices are being integrated into this process, helping businesses upgrade technology, increase product value, and adapt to new growth models.
Truong Giang
[VOVWORLD] - After more than a year of implementing the two-tier local government model in Hanoi, digital transformation has proven to be the key to its effective operation. An increasing number of administrative procedures are now handled online, improving administrative efficiency and the quality of public services for both residents and businesses. Digital transformation has helped build a modern, transparent and professional public administration, laying the foundation for the smooth operati
Kim Lieu
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Sport News: Vietnam U17 women's team top the group at 2027 AFC U17 Women's Asian Cup - World tennis no.3 Carlos Alcaraz warns relentless schedule may push players to injuries - Travel Mates: Mysteries of the ocean floor
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Until the ice melts: the viral study trend taking over Vietnamese Gen Z. - Maxxing everything: when self-improvement becomes a game of leveling up. - Numbers worth knowing: Vietnam’s hotlines you may never call, but should always remember.
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: 1. The Anxiety Bag: what a whole generation is holding onto. 2. Lights, Camera, Algorithm: the flood of AI movies, and the people it leaves behind. 3. The Taste of Home: why the world is craving comfort food again.
[VOVWORLD] - In early October, Cham villages come alive with excitement as local communities celebrate Kate, the most important annual festival of the Cham Brahman community. This year’s celebration is particularly special, as it is being held alongside the Bau Truc Cham Pottery Festival for the first time.
[VOVWORLD] - Traditional games form an important part of a community’s collective memory, reflecting its way of life and cultural values. Preserving these games is not simply about keeping traditional forms of recreation alive. More importantly, it gives children the chance to experience culture firsthand, to play, explore, and grow through meaningful activities rooted in family and community life.
[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] - Mekong Delta tourism is gaining momentum, with visitor numbers and tourism revenue posting impressive growth. In implementing Politburo Resolution 26 on developing tourism into a spearhead economic sector in the new era, localities in southern Vietnam are introducing new policies, mechanisms, and tourism products to turn the region from a brief stopover into a destination for domestic and international travelers.
Kim Loan
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam and Pakistan are seeking to turn growing tourism interest into stronger two-way travel by tackling barriers in air connectivity, visas and tourism services. At a tourism B2B networking event in Hanoi last Tuesday, 100 Vietnamese travel companies and 20 Pakistani tour operators explored ways to expand the market.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnamese banh mi are now sold in many countries and have become part of the story of Vietnam going global. In Singapore, the Banh Mi Society is exploring how Vietnamese food products can be promoted in the international market. VOV’s reporter spoke to Ha Lam Tu Quynh, the founder of the Banh Mi Society, about her efforts to bring Vietnamese banh mi to the world and how overseas Vietnamese can contribute their knowledge and connections to enhancing Vietnam’s international standing.
Ngoc Diep
[VOVWORLD] - The traditional costumes of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups reflect their distinctive identities shaped through generations. Every outfit tells a story passed down through thousands of years.
[VOVWORLD] - As the weather begins to turn cool in the mountains of Ngan Son, Thai Nguyen province, the Khau Nua Lech sticky rice fields reach the right stage for harvesting to make com, a traditional young green rice delicacy.
Huyen Trang
[VOVWORLD] - In E De culture, the matriarchal system is clearly reflected in women’s central role in the family, most notably in their right to take the initiative in choosing and marrying a husband. This tradition is particularly evident in the ceremony welcoming the son-in-law into the wife’s family.
[VOVWORLD] - October 10 is observed as Vietnam’s National Digital Transformation Day. Digital technology is changing the way many sectors operate, including defense. Artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, big data, and simulation technologies are not only enhancing research and training capabilities but also opening up new avenues for cooperation between Vietnam and other countries, helping build trust and strengthen the ability to respond to emerging security challenges.
[VOVWORLD] - Every rainy season, many households living along the Ayun River in Ia Hiao commune, Gia Lai province, live in fear of rising floodwaters. To help them lead safer and more secure lives, the Gia Lai provincial People’s Committee is building a new resettlement area in a safer location.
[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] - The sound of Pakistan’s Sufi tradition came to Hanoi last week when Saakin, a band from Islamabad, performed at the 2nd Cultures of the World Festival. The group was one of 19 international art troupes that took the stage at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel from October 1 to 4, showcasing a contemporary sound that blends rock, jazz, folk and electronic influences.
Bao Tram
[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] - For many Mexicans living abroad, finding a meal that truly tastes like home can be surprisingly difficult. Overseas, traditional recipes are often adapted to local tastes, creating versions that may be popular but feel unfamiliar to those who grew up with them. In Vietnam, however, a growing number of restaurants are working to change that, guided by a certification known as Sello M, a mark of authentic Mexican cuisine.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - As Vietnam’s cities expand and demand for electricity continues to grow, apartment rooftops are emerging as an underused space for solar power generation. Rooftop solar could help apartment buildings meet part of their electricity needs, particularly in common areas, while reducing energy costs and emissions. Yet its wider adoption faces legal, technical and management challenges.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - As Vietnam’s cities expand and demand for electricity continues to grow, apartment rooftops are emerging as an underused space for solar power generation. Rooftop solar could help apartment buildings meet part of their electricity needs, particularly in common areas, while reducing energy costs and emissions. Yet its wider adoption faces legal, technical and management challenges.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - Forty-six years after making history as the first Vietnamese and Asian to travel into space, Lieutenant General Pham Tuan’s extraordinary journey continues to inspire. Pham Tuan’s own memories offer a vivid glimpse into life in space and the view of Earth from orbit. For a new generation, his story carries a simple but powerful message: with perseverance and determination, even the most ambitious dreams can become reality.
Cam Thi
[VOVWORLD] - The X-Run Training Camp was launched in Ho Chi Minh City on Sunday, ahead of the 9th Techcombank Ho Chi Minh City International Marathon scheduled for December.
[VOVWORLD] - A nationwide campaign was launched in Hanoi on Saturday, calling on all people to practice physical training for public health and for a healthy and prosperous Vietnam.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s Nguyen Thi Tam won a silver medal in the women’s 51kg boxing event at the 2026 Asian Games (ASIAD 20) in Japan after a hard-fought final against China’s Wu Yu on Friday.
[VOVWORLD] - Long Thanh International Airport, new expressways, ring roads, railways, and an expanding network of industrial parks are reshaping Dong Nai’s urban landscape. Once-remote areas are emerging as new growth centers. But key questions remain: Where should urban expansion take place? How should industry, logistics, and services be distributed? And how can infrastructure drive growth without leaving new urban areas short of schools, hospitals, and essential public services?
[VOVWORLD] - Driven by a desire to recreate the atmosphere of traditional villages in northern Vietnam, Hanoi designer Lily Hoang founded Am Cake, where the crackle of an old radio, worn wooden furniture, black-and-white photographs, and celadon tea sets evoke memories of a bygone era and transport visitors back to the 1980s and 1990s.
[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
