Programs of the week
Vietnam ready to boost BRICS connectivity with Asia-Pacific: Deputy FM
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam, as host country of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum 2027, chair and co-chair of multiple Mekong cooperation mechanisms, and as an active member of ASEAN, is ready to contribute to promoting dialogue and cooperation between BRICS and the Asia-Pacific region, especially in supply chains and development finance, said a senior Vietnamese diplomat.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam, as host country of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum 2027, chair and co-chair of multiple Mekong cooperation mechanisms, and as an active member of ASEAN, is ready to contribute to promoting dialogue and cooperation between BRICS and the Asia-Pacific region, especially in supply chains and development finance, said a senior Vietnamese diplomat.
[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VCCI) on Friday released the Vietnam Private Economic Report 2025 and the 2025 Provincial Competitiveness Index (PCI 2025), unveiling a new-generation assessment framework at a pivotal moment in the country’s economic reform process.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s position is to strictly handle each act of intellectual property infringement and to continue strengthening the enforcement of intellectual property rights, affirmed spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Pham Thu Hang.
[VOVWORLD] - The just-concluded 11th National Congress of the Vietnam Fatherland Front unanimously adopted its Resolution, specific targets, breakthrough tasks, and action programs for the next 5-year term.
[VOVWORLD] - During their summit in Beijing on Thursday, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump reached some trade deals and signaled a new phase of relations between the world’s two leading powers. Their agreement to build a “constructive strategic stable relationship” is viewed as an effort to manage differences, maintain dialogue, and reduce the risk of confrontation.
Le Phuong
[VOVWORLD] - Floating through the majestic landscape of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site, the melodies of traditional love duet singing, once thought no longer exist, are now sounding across the waters.
[VOVWORLD] - In the first four months of 2026, Vietnam has seen positive signals from foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows. Amid global economic uncertainties, Vietnam’s investment environment remains attractive and stable.
(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] - May 19, 2026, marks the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho Chi Minh. Throughout his life, the great leader of the Vietnamese people consistently emphasized the importance of winning the people’s trust and support.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam has made significant progress in improving institutions and strengthening the protection of intellectual property rights. In the context of integration and the development of a knowledge economy, intellectual property rights is becoming a key pillar of sustainable growth.
Le Phuong
[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] - This week, VOVWORLD received more than 430 letters, emails, and phone calls from listeners in 33 countries and territories. Your feedback, questions, and warm friendship remind us that radio continues to connect hearts across borders.
Mai Phuong
[VOVWORLD] - To all our listeners around the world, we hope the weather where you are is pleasant and comfortable. Summer is also on its way in Vietnam, with warmer days gradually replacing the last cool days of spring.
[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] - 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 Vietnam Coast Guard’s Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing held a conference in An Giang province on Thursday to review the outcomes of its recent peak enforcement campaign.
[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.
Highlights: - HangArt officiallly opens as Đà Nẵng’s newest cultural handicraft hub - The emergence of digital models and AI influencers in the 5.0 technological era - Shadowing as a new way to learn speaking in foreign languages
Highlights: - Best trekking routes in Vietnam during summer 2026 - History of Vietnamese sandwich or banh mi and how people around the world have bread. - Summer festivals to be expected in 2026
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Vietnam Photo Tours returns for the summer - Scream queens to watch out for in Hollywood horror blockbusters - Are personality tests all that accurate? And the rise of satirical SBTI - Silly Big Personality Test
[VOVWORLD] - The Southern Folk Cake Festival concluded earlier this month in Can Tho city, bringing together 200 varieties of traditional cakes made from simple local ingredients.
[VOVWORLD] - Alongside the stunning natural landscapes of mountains, forests, and coastal areas, the distinctive cultural identity of the Cham community in eastern Lam Dong province is contributing to the diversification of the region’s tourism offerings.
(VOVWORLD) - “A millennium of castanet rhythms,” directed by People’s Artist Le Viet Huong, is a documentary film about Ca Tru (ceremonial singing), recounting the history of the folk art that has shaped Vietnam’s cultural identity. It also highlights the importance of preserving and developing that heritage.
[VOVWORLD] - Moody’s Ratings (Moody’s) has announced an upgrade of the local currency and foreign currency long-term deposit and issuer ratings for Military Commercial Joint Stock Bank (MB; HoSE: MBB) from Ba3 to Ba2, aligning with Vietnam’s sovereign rating (Ba2 positive). The outlook remains "Stable."
[VOVWORLD] - The resolution on socio-economic development until 2030, approved by the National Assembly last month, assigns growth targets to individual localities. This represents a paradigm shift in macroeconomic governance, designed to bolster proactivity, accountability, and provide momentum for Vietnam’s economic growth poles.
Anh Huyen
[VOVWORLD] - Over the 51 years since Liberation Day on April 30, 1975, Ho Chi Minh City has established itself as Vietnam’s economic engine. Once a war-ravaged urban area, it has transformed into a leading hub for economy, finance, culture, and science–technology. Building on these achievements, the city continues to uphold its pioneering role, driving innovation and spearheading national development in the new era.
Anh Huyen
[VOVWORLD] - April, the peak of the dry season in the Central Highlands, leaves the fields parched and the land cracked under the scorching sun. At that time, the E De people in Ky village, Thanh Nhat ward, Dak Lak province, hold a rain-praying ceremony. The ritual conveys people’s wish for favorable weather and abundant harvests, strengthens solidarity, and preserves their traditional culture.
H’Xiu
[VOVWORLD] - The Then ritual, a distinctive cultural and spiritual practice of the Tay, Nung, and Thai ethnic groups in northern Vietnam, was recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2019. It plays an essential role in community life, reflecting beliefs about human beings, nature, and the universe. To begin a Then religious career, practitioners must pass a threshold ritual called Lau son trang.
Huyen Trang
[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] - Ha Long Bay, famous for its rich ecosystem and thousands of limestone islands of various shapes and sizes scattered across crystal-clear waters, has long been an attractive destination for millions of visitors each year. The local tourism development comes along with growing pressure on the environment. Plastic waste, domestic wastewater, and the impacts of tourist boats are creating an urgent need for environmental protection at this site.
The Hung
[VOVWORLD] - The border region of Lang Son has a large population of Tay, Nung, and Dao ethnic minorities, many of whom have limited proficiency in the Vietnamese language. It’s difficult for them to access information, particularly legal matters. To communicate effectively and forge closer bonds with locals, the Vietnam Border Guard force has extensively learned and used ethnic languages as part of their duty of protecting border security.
[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] - If there's a type of food that can truly capture the taste buds, and the centuries-old dining culture of Spain, it has to be tapas. These small, delightful bites, often enjoyed alongside a drink, are so deeply woven into everyday life that they even come with their own verb - tapear. Today on Cultural Rendezvous, let’s take a closer look at this Spanish delicacy with Marcel Ruiz, a marketing student from Barcelona.
Hong Phuong
[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) -Located in the Midwestern region of the United States, the state of Michigan is known for its rich cultural heritage and beautiful natural landscapes. At the center of the state is Detroit, a city with a strong industrial legacy and a dynamic spirit. Today on Culture Rendezvous, we are joined by Joe Mitchell, an American software engineer from Detroit, who will share some insights about his home city and what makes it special.
Minh My
[VOVWORLD] - In Ho Chi Minh City, squid are being raised far from the sea. In the Central Highlands, coffee beans are dried without sunlight, even during heavy rains. And in farms across southern Vietnam, farmers are beginning to rely not only on experience, but on data, collected, analyzed, and sometimes even predicted by artificial intelligence.
Viet Anh, Nguyen Quang, Tuan Long
[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) - 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 defeated the United Arab Emirates 3-2 to advance to the quarter-finals of the 2026 AFC U17 Asian Cup and qualify for the FIFA U-17 World Cup for the first time.
[VOVWORLD] - Andrey Sharipov of Uzbekistan on Sunday claimed the championship title at the VNG IRONMAN Vietnam 2026 in Da Nang city, the first full-distance triathlon tournament held in Vietnam.
[VOVWORLD] - Prime Minister Le Minh Hung has congratulated Vietnam’s national U17 men’s football team on their gold medal at the 2026 ASEAN U17 tournament in Indonesia.
[VOVWORLD] - Ha Tien ward in An Giang province is an international border-gate urban area with a strategically important position in national defense and security along Vietnam’s southwest border. To ensure the growth of border trade, local authorities have maintained security and order, improved public administration, and strengthened social welfare.
Ngoc Anh
[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] - Voice of Vietnam won the award for Best Radio Program at the AIBD International Awards 2026 ceremony, held during the 21st Asia Media Summit in Maldives on Tuesday, drawing the participation of media executives and industry experts from more than 30 Asia-Pacific countries and territories.
[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
