Programs of the week
Searching for, recovering and identifying fallen soldiers a sacred responsibility: Top leader
[VOVWORLD] - The search for, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains is a sacred responsibility to the nation and the people, as well as a matter of conscience and a shared aspiration of every Vietnamese citizen.
[VOVWORLD] - The search for, recovery and identification of fallen soldiers’ remains is a sacred responsibility to the nation and the people, as well as a matter of conscience and a shared aspiration of every Vietnamese citizen.
[VOVWORLD] - Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has called on businesses to invest in five strategic sectors where the northern mountainous province of Lao Cai holds strong competitive advantages.
[VOVWORLD] - The Government on Thursday submitted to the National Assembly Standing Committee Vietnam’s draft Law on the Prevention of the Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD).
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam continues to rank among Southeast Asia's most attractive investment destinations for European companies, with the Business Confidence Index (BCI) of the European Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (EuroCham) rising to 79.7 points in the second quarter of 2026.
[VOVWORLD] - The renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has once again made the Strait of Hormuz a chokepoint threatening global energy security. In response, countries are establishing new cooperation mechanisms and partnerships to reshape the global energy landscape.
Quang Dung
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam's domestic market is emerging as a key driver of economic growth in the second half of the year, following strong gains in retail sales and consumer services during the first half. Trade and services have continued to be a growth-sustaining pillar of the economy.
[VOVWORLD] - Upgrading and modernizing infrastructure to attract strategic investment is one of the key priorities outlined in Politburo Resolution No. 10 on developing Vietnam's foreign-invested economy. A central objective is to transform industrial parks into smart, green industrial ecosystems capable of hosting semiconductor, artificial intelligence, data center, and renewable energy projects.
(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] - A year ago, Vietnam launched a sweeping administrative apparatus reform with the goal of building a modern, streamlined, effective, and efficient governance. Over the past year, positive changes have been seen in the flow of administrative procedures.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnam's ambition to achieve double-digit economic growth in 2026 is facing mounting pressure after GDP growth in the first half of the year fell 1.52 percentage points below the target. To go big in its sprint in the second half, the Government is rolling out aggressive measures to unleash key growth drivers and make full use of the economy's potential.
[VOVWORLD] - Politburo Resolution 10 on the development of the foreign-invested economic sector reaffirms the important role of foreign investment in Vietnam’s economic growth in the new era. The Resolution sets out development orientations for the FDI sector and Vietnam’s strategic policy on improving growth quality, restructuring the economy, and accelerating modernization.
[VOVWORLD] - Over the past week, we received over 340 letters, emails, and phone calls from listeners in 31 countries and territories. Many of you shared your personal stories and listening experiences, offered valuable feedback on our programs, and asked thoughtful questions about life, culture, and events in Vietnam.
[VOVWORLD] - During the past week, VOVWORLD received more than 350 letters, emails, and phone calls from listeners in 32 countries and territories.It's always a pleasure to spend these moments with you, reading your letters, answering your questions, and discovering how our stories about Vietnam resonate with listeners around the world.
[VOVWORLD] - It's great to have you with us again. We hope you're having a fantastic week so far. In the next few minutes, we'll answer some of the questions sent in by our listeners and share insights into life, culture, and current developments in Vietnam. So make yourself comfortable and enjoy the program.
[VOVWORLD] - The Thanh Hai Border Guard Station in Lam Dong province, in coordination with the Vietnam Maritime Search and Rescue Coordination Centre Region III, held a training session on Tuesday for hundreds of local fishing vessel owners, captains and fishermen.
[VOVWORLD] - The Steering Committee on combating illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing in Ho Chi Minh City met on Wednesday to review the 6-month performance and work out directions and tasks for the last half of 2026.
[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] - 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] - As the two-tier local government model comes into operation, Quang Ninh has identified digital transformation as a key solution to improve governance efficiency and better serve citizens and businesses. From public administration centers to residential communities and hamlets, changes are increasingly visible – more convenient services, greater transparency, and closer interaction between authorities and the public.
Tien Cuong
[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] - Highlights: - Sport News: Vietnam karate and athletics win big at region championships. - FIFA President Gianni Infantino hints at 64 teams for next World Cup. - Travel Mates: How people in Canada live in harmony with wildlife. - Inspirational Story: The tale of Gander, a small town in Canada that catered to 7,000 stranded passengers during 9/11 tragedy.
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights - Bumble erases its iconic ‘swipe’ and the future of dating apps - The story behind everyday items that are icons of Vietnam
[VOVWORLD] - Highlights: - Vietnam’s representative makes a historic win at World Cup Tasters Championship - The “dopamine site” going viral in South Korea that lets you shop without spending a dime - How to avoid “doom jobbing” and mindless scrolling fueled by job search anxiety
[VOVWORLD] - Community libraries established in villages across Thai Nguyen province are places where children can discover new worlds through books. Though modest in size, these reading rooms are becoming familiar gathering spaces that nurture a love of reading and broaden the knowledge of children who live in remote communities.
[VOVWORLD] - Many significant Cham cultural heritage sites are now digitized, using QR codes, 3D models, and virtual reality technology to create new ways for visitors to explore them. In Khanh Hoa province, centuries-old Cham towers, silent witnesses to history, can now be experienced through modern digital technology.
[VOVWORLD] - On July 1, 1993, the Voice of Vietnam began airing programs in the E De language in the Central Highlands. Since then, broadcasts have expanded to a number of other ethnic minority languages, making VOV a familiar and trusted source of information for local communities. Behind these daily programs are the quiet efforts of broadcasters who have dedicated themselves to preserving and promoting the spoken and written languages of the ethnic groups in the region.
[VOVWORLD] - Against a challenging economic backdrop, Vietnamese micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs), particularly women-led businesses, continue to face limited access to capital and management expertise. The third cohort of the Standard Chartered Foundation-funded Co4Growth accelerator program from January to June this year has addressed these challenges by equipping startups with practical tools to strengthen governance and improve investment readiness.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - Coffee is transforming the livelihoods of ethnic minority communities in Dien Bien province and emerging as the locality’s flagship industrial crop, generating far greater economic value than traditional crops. Dien Bien aims to become one of Vietnam's major coffee-growing regions and is stepping up branding to expand exports to international markets.
Huyen Trang
[VOVWORLD] - For many international visitors, spending money in Vietnam has become far easier. With just a smartphone and a QR code, tourists no longer need to exchange foreign currency or search for ATMs. As cashless payment methods become increasingly widespread, convenience is emerging as a key competitive advantage for Vietnam’s tourism industry.
Kim Lieu
[VOVWORLD] - Ginger cake of the Cham ethnic minority is crispy and sweet, with the light aroma of fresh ginger. The cakes preserve the cultural identity of the Cham people and symbolize faithfulness, and community solidarity.
[VOVWORLD] - In the vast Muong Lo valley of Lao Cai province, generations of Thai people have preserved Xoe dancing, a priceless cultural treasure that has been inscribed on UNESCO's Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. In the second-largest rice-growing area in northwestern Vietnam, Xoe dancing brings people together and strengthens community bonds.
[VOVWORLD] - Living amid the majestic Truong Son mountain range, the Pa Co people have preserved a rich cultural heritage, including a system of customary laws that has guided community life for generations. Among these traditions is the A Rieu Ar Puc session, a unique folk ritual often described as the Pa Co people's “community court.”
[VOVWORLD] - On January 31, 1968, Vietnamese people and soldiers undertook a historic Spring General Offensive and Uprising, widely known as the Tet Offensive. Many laid down their lives during the battle. Now, soldiers and officers from the Ho Chi Minh City High Command are working day and night searching for the remains of these heroes to return them to their loved ones.
[VOVWORLD] - At martyrs’ cemeteries in Son La province, a mission is underway: exhuming the remains of fallen soldiers and collecting biological samples for DNA analysis to identify those whose identities remain unknown. Under the hot summer sun, soldiers and local residents are carrying out every task with care and reverence. They understand that every DNA sample represents another chance to reunite a fallen hero with his family.
[VOVWORLD] - As night falls, Hanoi takes on a different rhythm. It becomes calmer and more reflective, yet remains lively with nightlife, high-energy vibe. The capital is offering nighttime cultural tours, where economic development goes hand in hand with preserving heritage and local identity, and improving residents' quality of life.
VOV
[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] - 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] - 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] - Vietnam has more than 7 million people with disabilities, accounting for 7% of the population. For many them, sports is an unfamiliar world due to physical barriers, a lack of adaptive facilities, and limited community awareness. But a growing recreational sports movement in Vietnam is changing that environment.
[VOVWORLD] - More than half a century after the war ended, the search for the remains of Vietnam’s fallen soldiers continues across mountains, forests and former battlefields. Under the Prime Minister’s 500-day campaign to accelerate the search, collection, and identification of martyrs’ remains, thousands of officials, soldiers, and local residents have joined a mission driven by gratitude and responsibility.
[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] - Argentina's Enzo Fernandez and Lautaro Martinez struck late goals to snatch a 2-1 win over England in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday to send Lionel Messi's reigning champions into the weekend showpiece match against Spain.
[VOVWORLD] - The 2026 FIFA World Cup has its final four teams: France, Spain, England, and Argentina.
[VOVWORLD] - Argentina's Julian Alvarez and Lautaro Martinez scored deep in extra time to secure a dramatic 3-1 quarter-final win over 10-man Switzerland on Saturday and set up a heavyweight last-four clash against England in Atlanta on Wednesday.
[VOVWORLD] - Hanoi has designated Le Trong Tan Street in Phuong Liet ward its latest food safety control street, introducing a model that combines strict food safety standards with digital oversight using a new Digital Food Safety Map.
Ngoc Anh
[VOVWORLD] - People’s Armed Forces Heroine Ngo Thi Tuyen, whose name became inseparable from the legendary Ham Rong Bridge in Thanh Hoa province during the fierce battles of 1965, has passed away at the age of 81. Her passing, ending a long, humble life, revived memories of a revolutionary era when personal courage generated heroic acts of patriotism.
[VOVWORLD] - A delegation from the Voice of Vietnam (VOV), led by Vice President Pham Manh Hung, held working sessions with public broadcasters in Serbia and Croatia from June 29 to July 1. During the meetings, leaders of both organizations expressed their interest in expanding cooperation with VOV.
[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
