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Politburo reshapes leadership of 5 national institutions
[VOVWORLD] - Standing Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee’s Organization Commission Hoang Trung Dung on Wednesday announced the Politburo’s decisions, defining the functions, tasks, and organizational structures of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam Television, the Voice of Vietnam, and the Vietnam News Agency.
[VOVWORLD] - Standing Deputy Head of the Party Central Committee’s Organization Commission Hoang Trung Dung on Wednesday announced the Politburo’s decisions, defining the functions, tasks, and organizational structures of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences, the Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Vietnam Television, the Voice of Vietnam, and the Vietnam News Agency.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam earned 6 billion USD from exports of agricultural, forestry, and aquatic products in March, a strong increase of 47.8% against February, and 16.69 billion USD in the first 3 months of 2026, up 5.9% compared to the same period in 2025, the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment told a press conference on Wednesday in Hanoi.
(VOVWORLD) - A documentary on Son Doong Cave in Vietnam’s Quang Tri province was aired on Sunday on CBS’s “60 Minutes”, marking a significant media milestone for Quang Tri’s tourism sector as well as for the World Natural Heritage site of Phong Nha–Ke Bang National Park.
(VOVWORLD) - The National System and Market Operator (NSMO) reported that during the lights-off period in response to the Earth Hour 2026 campaign, from 8:30 PM to 9:30 PM on Saturday, Vietnam saved an estimated 463,000 kWh of electricity.
[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary To Lam has stressed that high economic growth must serve the interests of the people, improve their material and spiritual well-being, and ensure social equity. In his closing remarks at the 2nd plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee, the Party leader said this is a strategic development principle, reflecting the benevolent nature of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.
[VOVWORLD] - Higher airfares due to the global energy crisis make travelers more cautious and selective in planning their trips. As a result, tourism businesses also have to adapt and explore new directions.
(VOVWORLD) - Bac Ninh province, shaped by deep historical and cultural traditions, has for thousands of years cultivated a rich repository of Vietnamese heritage. The “Returning to Bac Ninh Heritage 2026” Festival, now underway and other activities honoring cultural heritage, are fostering pride and reinforcing the responsibility to preserve and promote the sustainable values of the Kinh Bac region.
(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) - In his closing remarks at the second plenum of the 14th Party Central Committee on Wednesday, Party General Secretary To Lam stressed the goal of achieving double-digit economic growth. He outlined four core principles to guide how this target should be pursued: growth must be substantive; macroeconomic stability must be maintained; resources must be used efficiently; and development must improve people’s standard of living while ensuring social equity.
(VOVWORLD) - The National Election Council is expected to announce on Saturday the official results of the elections for the 16th National Assembly and People’s Councils at all levels for the 2026-2031 term. The election saw a turnout of 99.68%, demonstrating that citizens fully exercised their right to nominate, select, and elect qualified representatives. Among the voters were 27 million religious followers, about 27% of the population, showing the engagement of religious communities in national affairs.
(VOVWORLD) - Politburo Resolution 79 clarifies the role of the State sector as a vital pillar of the national economy amid rapid global changes and Vietnam’s deepening international integration. This Resolution on the State economy was highlighted at a national conference in Hanoi on Tuesday.
(VOVWORLD) - Last week, we received 440 emails and letters from listeners around the world, sharing their thoughts on VOV’s programs, as well as developments in Vietnam and around the world. Many of you raised interesting questions on a range of topics.
(VOVWORLD) - It’s always a pleasure to open your letters, emails, reception reports, and voice messages, each one from a different corner of the globe.Over the past week, VOVWORLD received more than 390 letters, emails and phone calls from listeners in 32 countries and territories. Your messages remind us that radio continues to connect people across borders.
(VOVWORLD) - It’s great to be back with you on our Letter Box segment, the very first one of the Lunar New Year. And now we’re back to a very full mailbox, packed with letters, emails, and New Year greetings from listeners around the world.
(VOVWORLD) - Digital transformation and the application of artificial intelligence (AI) are levers for Vietnam's fisheries sector to enhance its competitiveness and sustainable development, said Le Viet Binh, Deputy Chief of the Office at the Ministry of Agriculture and Environment on Tuesday.
(VOVWORLD) - Deputy Prime Minister Tran Hong Ha said on Thursday that Vietnam views efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as a broader commitment to sustainable development, marine resource protection, and securing fishermen’s livelihoods, rather than merely a means to have the “yellow card” lifted.
(VOVWORLD) - Authorities in Dak Lak province are stepping up management of fishing vessels and tightening prevention of violations as Vietnam works to have the European Commission’s “yellow card” on seafood exports lifted.
(VOVWORLD) - The election of deputies to the 16th National Assembly and People's Councils at all levels for the 2026–2031 term has concluded with voter turnout reaching over 99% of more than 78 million voters. The most significant result was the success of a "digital election" model used for the first time in Vietnam, which leveraged the VNeID application and the national population database to totally transform the election process and make the people's right to mastery more transparent, convenient, and secure than ever before.
Bao Tram
(VOVWORLD) - Last December Australia became the first country to legally ban children under 16 from accessing major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, X, Reddit, and YouTube — with the sole exception of YouTube Kids. In Vietnam, the question “to ban or not to ban” has sparked a heated debate on public forums. Would we be shielding children from harm or merely preventing them from fully integrating into the digital age?
Bao Tram
(VOVWORLD) -The journey of Brain-Life, a pioneering neurotechnology startup, is a testament to the rise of AI innovation in Vietnam. In developing Focus Plus, a real-time, AI-powered mental health monitoring headband, Brain-Life bridges the gap between neuroscience and daily wellness. As the startup prepares to launch its first commercial product in 2026, its success is being accelerated by VietLeap, a program designed to propel Vietnamese AI talent onto the global stage.
Bao Tram
(VOVWORLD) - Highlights: - Phu Quoc — A “Global Showcase for Architecture” Redefining Island Tourism - Platypus Fur Mystery — A Mammal with Bird-Like Features - When AI Listens Like Humans — And Makes the Same Mistakes - Arco — A Rainbow-Hued Journey Through Climate and Memory - Kiss All the Time — Harry Styles Returns with Disco and Reflection
(VOVWORLD) - Highlights: - Travel Corner: Vietnam climbs the World Happiness Report 2026 and a quick tour of the world’s happiest countries - Movie Corner: remembering action legend Chuck Norris and a first look at BTS’s comeback documentary on Netflix - Life Hacks: the coffee nap trick to beat that mid-afternoon slump
(VOVWORLD) - Highlights: - Custom-made Vietnamese wooden wedge sandals go viral with foreign tourists - Celebrating Revolutionary Cinema Day with classic Vietnamese films - Slang of the Day: “Not that deep” and the mindset behind it
(VOVWORLD) - Since its launch last year, the “Digitizing Palm-Leaf Manuscripts” project, funded by the Canada Fund for Local Initiatives in the Mekong Delta, has helped bring this Khmer heritage into modern life.
(VOVWORLD) - The Royal Thai Embassy in Hanoi will host the Thai Festival in Hanoi 2026 from Friday to Sunday at the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long. Open to the public from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.. with free admission, the three-day festival is expected to welcome thousands of visitors from across Hanoi and beyond.
(VOVWORLD) - Western Nghe An is home to an array of indigenous knowledge preserved by many ethnic groups, including the Thai. Traditional costumes, cuisine, stilt houses, folk music, and festivals imbued with the spirit of Nghe An province's mountains and forests create a distinctive identity for this area. The combination of rich indigenous culture and unspoiled natural landscapes supports a thriving tourism sector here.
[VOVWORLD] - Amid ongoing conflicts in the Middle East, energy security has become a global concern. Yet, lasting solutions must be grounded in each country’s internal capacity. For Vietnam, maintaining energy security in the face of supply disruptions is key to stabilizing the macroeconomy and laying the foundation for a sustainable, self-reliant growth model.
Anh Huyen
(VOVWORLD) - The establishment of the Vietnam International Financial Center (VIFC) in Da Nang is opening a new chapter for Vietnam’s economy and attracting strong interest from the international business community—particularly from Japan. Positioning itself as a regional hub for finance and technology, Da Nang is emerging as a strategic destination for global investors.
Anh Huyen
(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s export sector is embarking on a new journey in 2026 — one that goes beyond expanding turnover to reshaping the very foundation of growth. With the Government targeting export growth of 15 to 16% this year, equivalent to 546 to 550 billion USD, the challenge is no longer finding markets, but ensuring quality, autonomy, and economic resilience.
Anh Huyen, Ba Toan
(VOVWORLD) - The Dao ethnic community possess a rich cultural heritage. One distinctive element is the embroidered brocade ceremonial costume worn by men during the cap sac, coming-of-age ceremony. This embroidery craft has been preserved across generations, as it is closely tied to their spiritual life.
Trieu Bien
(VOVWORLD) - The Dao ethnic community possess a rich cultural heritage. One distinctive element is the embroidered brocade ceremonial costume worn by men during the cấp sắc, coming-of-age ceremony. This embroidery craft has been preserved across generations, as it is closely tied to their spiritual life.
Trieu Bien
(VOVWORLD) - The Kho Mu ethnic minority people observe many annual rituals closely linked to the human life cycle and agricultural production. Ma Gro, their biggest festival of the year, prays for good fortune and blessings.
Tong Duc Anh
(VOVWORLD) - In remote border areas, where healthcare is still limited, every community facility matters. In Hai Son commune, Quang Ninh province, the construction of a new health station will not only improve healthcare for local residents, but also helps safeguard the nation’s border.
(VOVWORLD) -Bringing the national flag to many regions, giving it to people in border areas, or replacing flags for fishermen on islands is what a group young people have been doing in their “Flying Vietnam” project. Each flag given away carries a message of connecting loves for the country.
Huyen Trang
(VOVWORLD) - Every Saturday morning, the brick road leading to Tu Thi hand embroidery shop in Quat Dong Village in Hanoi comes alive as participants gather for a hands-on embroidery workshop. The workshop reconnects learners with Hanoi’s cultural heritage while introducing local and international visitors to Vietnam’s traditional craft villages.
Vinh Phong
(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) - As we step into the Year of the Horse in 2026, we look for symbols of strength, endurance, and heritage. While Lunar New Year celebrations light up Vietnam and many other Asian countries, our journey today takes us thousands of miles to Dalarna, the snow-covered heartland of Sweden to explore that country’s beloved horse symbol – the Dala horse.
(VOVWORLD) - Welcome back to Culture Rendezvous on VOV24/7. Today, we’re joined once again by Jerome Crawford, who will tell us more about his country, Liberia, on the west coast of Africa. This time, it’s aboutits unique history, and climate. Don’t go away.
Minh My
(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) - This man’s music has lived for nearly 70 years and is considered a genre in its own right. 600 songs. Millions of records sold in Japan. Trinh Cong Son, dubbed the Bob Dylan of Vietnam, is simply known as Trinh. 25 years after his death, hundreds of his songs are still sung by heart - at home, in small cafés, at concerts across Vietnam. So what happens when you take music that famous and play it in a jazz style? Is it a tribute…or a betrayal?
Phuong Khanh Lee
[VOVWORLD] - World Cup 2026 qualification came to a close on Wednesday after Iraq edged Bolivia 2-1 in an intercontinental playoff and became the 48th and final team to qualify for the tournament.
(VOVWORLD) - The 2026 HDBank Student Futsal Tournament in the Mekong Delta closed on Saturday after a week of competition, spreading sportsmanship among young people.
(VOVWORLD) -The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Paralympics concluded on Sunday with China leading the medal table with 15 gold, 13 silver and 16 bronze medals.
[VOVWORLD] - Hanoi on Wednesday launched 10 electric bus routes in a bid to develop green public transport, improve services, and ease air pollution in urban areas.
(VOVWORLD) - Traditional costumes have emerged as a meaningful way to bring Vietnamese cultural heritage closer to the public. Driven by passion and pride, many young designers are launching their careers by celebrating and promoting traditional costumes. Among the standout restoration projects is Van Thien Y, led by a young designer named Nguyen Thi Nga and her 20-member team, who have been working to share the beauty of traditional costumes with the public here and abroad.
[VOVWORLD] - To enhance service quality and standardize our brand identity, VOVWORLD is pleased to announce the launch of a new interface for our website (https://vovworld.vn), effective April 1, 2026.
(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
