Programs of the week
Top leader urges defense diplomacy to enhance operational effectiveness
[VOVWORLD] - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam emphasized the need to further enhance the effectiveness of international integration and defense diplomacy.
[VOVWORLD] - General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and President To Lam emphasized the need to further enhance the effectiveness of international integration and defense diplomacy.
[VOVWORLD] - Revenue of the digital technology industry increased 36% in September 2026, said the Ministry of Science and Technology.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam’s Engineering Unit Rotation 4 returned to Hanoi on Tuesday after successfully completing its peacekeeping mission with the United Nations Interim Security Force for Abyei (UNISFA).
[VOVWORLD] - Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park in the central province of Quang Tri was honored with two awards at the World Travel Awards 2026 ceremony for Asia, Oceania and the Indian Ocean, held in the Maldives on Sunday.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam is aiming to connect Vietnamese talents around the world into a network to serve national development. The establishment of the Global Network of Vietnamese AI Experts by the Ministry of Science and Technology reflects a new approach to mobilizing the expertise and resources of overseas Vietnamese.
[VOVWORLD] - The Hanoi World Cultural Festival 2026, themed “Heritage Convergence – Shaping the Future”, will take place from October 1 to October 4 at the Thang Long Imperial Citadel.
[VOVWORLD] - The 19th International Olympiad on Astronomy and Astrophysics (IOAA 2026) is taking place in Hanoi until next Monday, bringing together participants from 66 countries and territories. This is the first time Vietnam has hosted the prestigious international competition.
[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] - Oceans lie outside national borders and the challenges they face – pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss – can only be met by concerted international action. Vietnam is participating in and promoting international mechanisms for ocean governance and expanding cooperation to achieve sustainable marine development.
[VOVWORLD] - 100 years of the Communist Party of Vietnam’s leadership were reviewed and orientations for national development over the next century were discussed at a meeting in Hanoi on Thursday. The meeting also examined 40 years of implementing the Political Platform on National Construction during the Transition to Socialism. Nearly a century of leadership has provided Vietnam with lessons that are being drawn on as Vietnam enters a new stage 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] - It’s always wonderful to open our mailbox and discover just how far the Voice of Vietnam has travelled, from Europe and Asia to South Asia and beyond.
[VOVWORLD] - We have plenty to share with you today — listener questions, comments, reception reports and, of course, some interesting stories about Vietnam.
Cam Thi
[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] - 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] - 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] - 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] - The Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee on Thursday launched the trial version of the city's Digital Investment Promotion Infrastructure, known as HCMCInvest.
[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] - Highlights: - Sport News: A look at Vietnam's performance at the ASIAD 20. - UEFA Nations League kicks off with Erling Haaland finally back on the field after World Cup. - Travel Mates: The tale of the Overland Telegraph Line and how a metal wire changed the world.
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Inside Hanoi’s new Spice Museum, Zero Gallery - Five of the world’s weirdest and most specific museums - Why are movies getting longer? Plus, a new film about Facebook
[VOVWORLD] - The 2026 Thang Long – Hanoi Festival, held from September 11 to 20 under the theme “Heritage Flow,” brought together more than 3,000 artists and artisans. It created a vibrant cultural space where traditional arts blended with contemporary creativity.
[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] - 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] - 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] - The growing presence of foreign direct investment (FDI) groups has turned Hai Phong into a major local market for components, spare parts, and production services. But securing orders does not automatically mean domestic firms can enter global supply chains. Gaps in technology, management, human resources, technical standards, and suitable production space are barriers.
The Hung
[VOVWORLD] - Khuan Bang in Cho Moi commune, Thai Nguyen province, is a Tay ethnic hamlet once heavily dependent on farming and forestry. Today, villagers are turning what they already have – traditional stilt houses, local cuisine, tea terraces, natural landscapes, and cultural heritage – into tourism assets. Backed by state investment and local contributions, community-based tourism is creating an interconnected livelihood chain in which villagers are both hosts and primary beneficiaries.
The Hung
[VOVWORLD] - In Lam Ha Commune, Lam Dong Province, the Bo Lieng female gong ensemble has become a distinctive part of the cultural life of the K'Ho community for over 15 years. These women are preserving and enriching the beauty of the K'Ho gong culture while breathing new life into local tourism.
[VOVWORLD] - Gai cake is a beloved specialty of the Tay ethnic people in Chiem Hoa Commune, Tuyen Quang Province, with a distinctive flavor from wild forest leaves. Today, we’ll discover the traditional techniques behind this delicacy, from curing pork fat to wrapping the cakes in pairs.
Huyen Trang
[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] - The Tuyen Citadel Festival, held every year during the Mid-Autumn Festival, took place from September 19 to 25 this year. The week-long event aims to preserve and promote traditional cultural values, and help boost Tuyen Quang province's tourism.
[VOVWORLD] - An exhibition called "Retaining the Moon" is being held at Hanoi's Arts and Cultural Center at 22 Hang Buom Street, featuring more than 50 Mid-Autumn works of art, modeled after over-a-century old artifacts. The artworks, together with the dazzling star-shaped and revolving lanterns, the drum beats, and the laughter of young visitors make for a merry full-moon festival.
[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] - 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] - 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] - Pho is no longer just a Vietnamese breakfast staple. From family kitchens and restaurants to social media and international food events, people across generations are finding new ways to introduce Vietnam’s iconic noodle soup to the world. What began as a humble dish of rice noodles, meat and aromatic broth has become a powerful expression of Vietnamese culture, and behind its growing international profile are people with very different stories.
Kim Chi
[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] - Vietnamese boxer Luu Diem Quynh won a bronze medal in the women’s 75kg semi-final on Wednesday at the ongoing Asian Games in Japan.
[VOVWORLD] - The 5th Southeast Asian Pencak Silat Championships 2026 concluded in Ho Chi Minh City on Tuesday, with Vietnam finishing atop the medal table.
[VOVWORLD] - During Monday’s competition (September 28) at the ongoing Asian Games in Japan, Vietnamese athletes are competing in sepak takraw, shooting, and archery.
[VOVWORLD] - For generations, narrow alleys, old houses, communal houses, pagodas, and community spaces have formed the fabric of Yen My, an ancient village along the Red River in Hanoi’s Thanh Tri district. Under an adjusted master plan, parts of the area are designated for transformation to create the Red River Landscape Boulevard Axis. A key challenge will be to preserve the village’s traditional culture and way of life.
Kim Lieu
[VOVWORLD] - Perched on the peaceful Co Ma mountain, shrouded in clouds year-round, Pha Khuông Village in Son La Province is filled with the gentle sound of Mong flutes and the rhythmic clatter of sewing machines. Like many other White Mong women, Vi Thi Ia grew up with the sound of pounding hemp and the hum of sewing. Today, she patiently works with every piece of fabric and embroidered sash, bringing the vibrant colors of Mong brocade to people near and far.
[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
