Programs of the week
Vietnam could become Asia-Pacific's fifth-largest offshore wind market: GWEC
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam has the potential to become the fifth-largest offshore wind market in the Asia-Pacific region between 2031 and 2035, with around 7 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind capacity expected to be installed during the period, according to the latest report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam has the potential to become the fifth-largest offshore wind market in the Asia-Pacific region between 2031 and 2035, with around 7 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind capacity expected to be installed during the period, according to the latest report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam has the potential to become the fifth-largest offshore wind market in the Asia-Pacific region between 2031 and 2035, with around 7 gigawatts (GW) of new offshore wind capacity expected to be installed during the period, according to the latest report by the Global Wind Energy Council (GWEC).
[VOVWORLD] - The ASEAN Future Forum (AFF) 2026 concluded on Wednesday after two days of intensive discussions under the theme “Shaping Our Shared Future: Peace, Prosperity and People-centred Development”.
[VOVWORLD] - 87 young entrepreneurs, including 10 most outstanding individuals, were honored at a ceremony co-organized by the Vietnam Youth Federation and the Vietnam Young Entrepreneurs Association in Hai Phong City on Wednesday.
[VOVWORLD] - The Action Month for a Green, Clean and Beautiful Vietnam is observed in June in response to World Environment Day (June 5). Throughout the month, localities nationwide have implemented practical activities and initiatives, calling on all citizens to join hands in protecting the environment.
[VOVWORLD] - Recent retaliatory attacks by the United States, Israel, and Iran have pushed their fragile ceasefire to the brink of collapse as the conflict reaches its 100th day, while efforts to reach an agreement enter what could be a decisive phase.
Quang Dung
[VOVWORLD] - Over the last three decades, since joining the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 1995, Vietnam has seen major changes in its economic and trade relations in the region.
Nguyen Long
(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] - Party General Secretary and State President To Lam has underscored the urgent need to shift from a traditional “marine economy mindset” to a broader vision of developing a “strong national maritime development space.”
[VOVWORLD] - In June, the Month of Action for Children, Vietnam has been launching activities aimed at promoting children's rights, a commitment Vietnam made when it ratified the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) in 1990. Over the past 36 years, Vietnam has honored its international legal obligations, created or proactively taken part in global standards and multilateral institutions for future generations.
[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] - How have you been, dear listeners, in so many different parts of the world? Wherever you are, we hope you are staying safe and healthy amid the extreme weather conditions being reported across the globe.
Cam Thi
[VOVWORLD] - It’s wonderful to have you with us again. Over the past week, VOVWORLD received more than 400 letters, emails, and phone calls from listeners in 34 countries and territories.
[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] - Lam Dong Province on Monday set up an inter-agency task force to crack down on illegal, unreported, and unregulated (IUU) fishing.
[VOVWORLD] - The Dak Lak provincial Border Guard Command has strictly implemented anti-IUU fishing measures, coordinated with local authorities and relevant forces to manage fishing vessels and strengthen maritime patrols, which has contributed to protecting Vietnam's maritime sovereignty and maintaining order and security at sea.
[VOVWORLD] - Lifting the EC’s "yellow card" on Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated fishing or IUU fishing requires a fundamental shift in execution, moving beyond high-level directives to concrete action from the grassroots level, says Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung.
[VOVWORLD] - The digital world offers modern young people unprecedented opportunities to learn, connect, and grow. But it also exposes them to risks that parents, educators, and policymakers are working to address. As governments around the world tighten controls on children's use of social media, many experts argue that building safer digital environments through trust, education, and technology is more effective than outright bans.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - Inside vast workshops where automated machinery runs around the clock and digital screens display precise technical data, a new face of Vietnam’s defense industry is steadily emerging. No longer confined to traditional production lines, many defense enterprises are undergoing a powerful transformation driven by science and technology, with the goal of modernization and mastery of strategic technologies.
Anh Huyen, Hung Anh
[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] - Highlights - Rethink your travel habits to avoid overtourism and give back to the community. - The right to having sunlight: How Japan made Vitamin D a real estate asset. - Prequel of movies to catch up with all the silver screen classics.
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Heading to the World Cup? Here are the must-try dishes in the US. - What will Hanoi look like in 100 years? A look at the capital’s future vision. - How traveling solo can change?
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Stories behind southeastern Vietnam’s province names - The world’s most delicious pancakes
[VOVWORLD] - Integrating publishing into cultural industries and the digital economy involves transforming the sector from a traditional print-based model into a modern multimedia ecosystem. In the digital age, publishing is not only a vehicle for disseminating cultural and ideological values, but also an economic and technological industry that plays an important role in the development of cultural industries.
[VOVWORLD] - Blessed with breathtaking natural scenery, distinctive ethnic cultures, and many historical sites, particularly the Dien Bien Phu Battlefield, Dien Bien province is working hard to become a regional hub of heritage tourism and cultural exploration.
[VOVWORLD] - Traditional art forms have been vividly recreated in a digital project by a group of students from FPT University. Each “heritage box” serves as a digital gateway to a vibrant cultural space, allowing users to interact directly with traditional values in a completely new way.
[VOVWORLD] - Following a period of tight control over real estate lending, the State Bank of Vietnam (SBV) has selectively loosened credit restrictions for social housing projects, industrial parks, and export processing zones. The move sends a clear signal that capital will be channeled toward sectors that generate broader economic value, support social welfare, and strengthen national production capacity.
Huyen Trang
[VOVWORLD] - Amid the restructuring of global supply chains and rapid technological change, Vietnam is shifting toward attracting next-generation foreign direct investment (FDI). The transition is opening up major opportunities while also placing new demands on how Vietnam attracts, manages, and maximizes foreign capital for domestic businesses.
Vinh Phong
[VOVWORLD] - As Vietnam accelerates innovation, science and technology, and digital transformation, the role of private capital in fueling strategic technology sectors has never been more critical. This year, the nation’s premier investment platform, Vietnam Innovations and Private Capital Summit (VIPC Summit), undergoes a significant transformation. We speak with Max Ferdinand Scheichenost, a founding member of the Vietnam Private Capital Agency (VPCA), about why the upcoming VIPC Summit 2026.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - The rich treasure of Khmer folk music and performing arts includes many distinctive art forms, among them Cham Rieng Chapey. This is a solo performance art in which the performer both sings and plays an instrument.
Thach Hong
[VOVWORLD] - The Chut are the only one of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups who don’t have a traditional costume. In 2024, the Institute of Ethnology and Religious Studies launched a project to design a representative costume for the Chut people, which was officially introduced in 2025.
[VOVWORLD] - When people think of Phu Tho province, they often recall the Hung Kings Temple, its long-standing festivals, and the intangible heritage of Xoan singing. The province is also known for its rich local cuisine, where each dish reflects the spirit of the mountains and forests. Among these, sour pork from Thanh Son commune has emerged as a distinctive “culinary ambassador” of Phu Tho.
[VOVWORLD] - Picture books, with simple text and vivid illustrations, are gaining growing attention from Vietnamese parents and children. These books are favored for their role in nurturing young minds, emotions, and aesthetic appreciation.
[VOVWORLD] - The spirit of Vesak, or Buddha’s birthday, are resonating throughout Vietnam these days. This year marks Buddhist calendar year 2570. It’s a commemoration of the birth of Shakyamuni Buddha and also a reminder of compassion, wisdom, national unity and social responsibility.
Vinh Phong
[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] - When the term "Halal" is invoked globally, it is most frequently understood as purely religious dietary restrictions observed by Muslims worldwide. But insights from top Pakistani culinary and diplomatic experts reveal a profound paradigm shift. From Pakistan’s perspective, Halal has evolved far beyond a basic spiritual obligation. Today, it is a rigorous national standard of quality, a standard of hygiene, and a massive engine driving international trade and culinary diplomacy.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - Spain’s musical tradition sits at the intersection of earthy folk music and the sophisticated structure of Western classical music. To celebrate the 150th birthday of legendary Spanish composer and pianist Manuel de Falla, Spanish cellist Lorenzo Meseguer last week performed in Hanoi, featuring works by Falla and some other composers. He will now talk with us about “the Spanish sound”.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - Hanoi is about to get a taste of the Arabian Sea as a culinary delegation from Pakistan’s Sindh province will arrive in the capital later this month. Today, we discussed with Pakistani Ambassador Kohdayar Marri about that province’s rich spices, legendary rice, and maritime traditions and the culinary heritage of Sindh.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - A recent showcase titled “Vui hoi Bai Choi” in Da Nang city created a massive buzz among the youth community. Far from a conventional village performance, this creative, multi-sensory art experience was the brainchild of “Choi Oi”, a graduation project by multimedia communication students from FPT University Da Nang. The event proved that Bai Choi, an UNESCO-inscribed Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, retains its vitality when given a “nudge” to connect it with young people.
Bao Tram
[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) - 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] - South Korea rallied from a goal down to defeat the Czech Republic 2-1 and make a winning start to their World Cup Group A campaign, much to the delight of their fans and the sizeable local Mexican support they enjoyed in a festive Guadalajara on Friday morning (Vietnam time).
[VOVWORLD] - Soccer fans looking to bring the party to World Cup games will have to go without vuvuzelas, with FIFA banning the plastic horns from venues in the US, Canada and Mexico in its stadium code of conduct.
[VOVWORLD] - Andrew Giuliani, the Executive Director of the White House Task Force on the FIFA World Cup 2026, said that his team will “stop at nothing” to protect fans, players, and officials amid heightened political tensions between the US and Iran.
[VOVWORLD] - Ho Chi Minh City is rapidly gaining recognition as Asia’s newest “alternative tourism destination”, thanks to its reputation for safety, hospitality, and immersive local experiences. Its tourism industry has recorded impressive growth in the post-pandemic period. In the first four months of 2026 alone, HCMC welcomed an estimated 24 million domestic and international visitors.
Ty Huynh
[VOVWORLD] - Village chief Ly Xa Pu of the La Hu ethnic minority in Lai Chau province regularly visits local households to encourage people to abandon outdated customs, improve their livelihoods, protect the forests, and guard the national border. Pu, who has been a Party member for more than 35 years, is a highly respected elder whose dedication and good example have earned the trust and admiration of the La Hu people.
[VOVWORLD] - A quick update for our listeners across Europe: the Voice of Vietnam’s shortwave frequency to Europe has changed.
[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
