Programs of the week
Top leader holds phone talks with Japan’s LDP President and PM
[VOVWORLD] - General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam held a telephone conversation with Takaichi Sanae, President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Prime Minister of Japan.
[VOVWORLD] - General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam and President To Lam held a telephone conversation with Takaichi Sanae, President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) and Prime Minister of Japan.
Van Hieu
[VOVWORLD] - The 4-day Vietnam International Tourism Mart (VITM) 2026, a large-scale tourism promotion event in Vietnam, closed on Sunday afternoon in Hanoi after forging connections and cooperation between localities and domestic and global businesses.
[VOVWORLD] - Vietnamese Ambassador to Austria Vu Le Thai Hoang emphasized the importance of ensuring a balance between the three pillars of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons (NPT), which are disarmament, non-proliferation, and the peaceful use of nuclear energy.
[VOVWORLD] - The common perception reached between the high-level leaders of Vietnam and China during General Secretary and President To Lam’s upcoming visit to China will play a strategic role in shaping the future direction of the bilateral ties, said Vietnamese Ambassador to China Pham Thanh Binh.
[VOVWORLD] - The 17th National Radio Festival, held in Quang Ninh province from Thursday to Monday, honored outstanding radio productions while providing a platform for broadcasters to connect, exchange expertise, and foster innovation amid the sweeping digital transformation of journalism.
[VOVWORLD] - Party General Secretary and President To Lam will pay a State visit to China from Tuesday to Thursday at the invitation of Chinese Party leader and President Xi Jinping. The visit is of great significance for both nations, marking the beginning of a new chapter in bilateral relations.
[VOVWORLD] - International credit rating organization FTSE Russell says Vietnam’s stock market is on track for an upgrade from Frontier Market status to Secondary Emerging Market status, as announced last October. The inclusion of Vietnamese equities in FTSE index baskets is set to begin on September 21, 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
(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] - 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] - The Khmer, one of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups, live mainly in the Mekong Delta. The Vietnamese Government has respected and guaranteed the Khmer’s right to freedom of belief and religion, as it has for all ethnic groups.
Ngoc Anh
(VOVWORLD)- Every election of deputies to the National Assembly is a significant test of trust and cohesion between the Party, the State, and the people. As Vietnam enters a new stage of development with new opportunities and new challenges, social consensus – the core of national strength – has become more important than ever.
[VOVWORLD] - Since April 1, VOVWORLD has introduced a new interface for its website at vovworld.vn, and we’ve received a lot of valuable feedback from our listeners.
[VOVWORLD] - Welcome to the Letter Box, our weekly feature dedicated to listeners around the world. It’s always such a pleasure to sit down, open your letters, and feel the world come a little closer through your voices.
(VOVWORLD) - While acknowledging listeners' feedback, this edition of the Letter Box introduces activities at Sun World Ba Na Hills in Da Nang and Vietnam’s measures to stabilize domestic fuel prices.
[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) - 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) - Since the European Commission issued its “yellow card” warning, fishermen in Quang Ngai province have changed their fishing practices. In addition to complying with maritime regulations, many have invested in modern equipment required to prevent illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing, which also improves their catches.
[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] - A seminar titled “Vietnam tourism – Promoting digital transformation and AI application for rapid and sustainable development” was held on Thursday, as part of the Vietnam International Travel Mart, VITM Hanoi 2026.
(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] - Highlights: - Origin of April Fool’s and Best Pranks of All Time - Unique Jobs During Vietnam’s Subsidy Era
(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 - Surprising facts about Vietnamese last names you may have never known. - Your freezer can be a health ally: A fresh look at frozen food for smarter daily nutrition. - Lights on or TV playing while you sleep? Doctors warn this habit may affect hormones and metabolism.
(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 persistent volatility in global energy markets—heightened by tensions in the Middle East—ensuring a stable domestic fuel supply is more challenging. Building its national strategic petroleum reserves is one way for Vietnam to safeguard its energy security.
Anh Huyen
[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 manufacturing and processing sector remains one of the vital pillars of Vietnam’s economic development, the backbone of national competitiveness. To achieve double-digit growth this year, Vietnam is aiming for an Industrial Production Index (IIP) growth of 12-14%.
Huyen Long
(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] - 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] - In Phu Yen commune, Son La province, the steady rhythm of weaving shuttles echoes throughout white Thai villages. There local women continue to preserve and breathe new life into their traditional craft in modern times.
Huyen Trang
(VOVWORLD) - Lo Thi Bao Vy , born in 2002, a teacher at Quynh Lap A Primary School, is among the seven youngest female candidates running for the 16th National Assembly. Notably, she is also the first member of the O Du ethnic group to stand as a candidate for the National Assembly.
[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) -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) - There are many reasons to attract tourists to Japan, from its unique blend of ancient traditions and futuristic modernity to its stunning natural scenery, world-renowned cuisine, rich culture, exceptional safety, cleanliness, and legendary hospitality. But recently, a growing number of visitors, especially anime and manga fans, have been traveling to Japan to visit the real-life locations that inspired their favorite stories. They come to savor the atmosphere, recreate beloved scenes, and relive emotional moments. This week’s Culture Rendezvous takes you on a journey through some of Japan’s most iconic anime pilgrimage destinations.
Bao Tram
[VOVWORLD] - For centuries, Chuon village’s parallel couplet paintings, once a hallmark of New Year celebrations in Hue, were part of the central city’s cultural fabric. Over time, however, the tradition faded, surviving only in the memories of the village elders. But the burning passion and an arduous journey throughout Vietnam by businessman Ngo Quy Duc and his colleagues re-awakened the ancient calligraphic art.
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) -Young people today express their love for their homeland in many meaningful ways. Some tech savvy enthusiasts use their knowledge and skills to make a difference. Others contribute through volunteer work that connect communities and improves society. Each young person in their own way places the homeland in their heart.In today’s Sunday Show, we’ll meet twoyoung people—among countless others—whose dedication and meaningful actions are making our society better.
[VOVWORLD] - The Vietnamese kickboxing team achieved a historic third-place finish at the 2026 Kickboxing World Cup in Bangkok, Thailand, securing 32 gold, 33 silver, and 30 bronze medals, the Vietnam Kickboxing Federation said on Sunday.
[VOVWORLD] - A large-scale running event is set to take place in Dak Lak Province from June 20–21, attracting around 5,000 participants, according to the provincial Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
(VOVWORLD) -The Hung Vuong Open 2026 (HVO 2026) kicked off on Sunday in Singapore, marking a decade of being an indispensable "community heritage" for over 33,000 Vietnamese people living, studying, and working in Singapore.
[VOVWORLD] - Starting next month, Ho Chi Minh City residents can travel free on buses citywide. The policy, introduced by the municipal government, aims to cut commuting costs while easing congestion and reducing environmental pollution.
Vinh Phong
[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] - The 17th National Radio Festival, themed "Radio for a Strong and Prosperous Vietnam," opened with an explosive art program attracting 50,000 spectators in Ha Long ward on Saturday evening.
[VOVWORLD] - As Vietnam moves from planning climate policies to the challenging work of putting them into action, the focus has shifted to making green projects financially attractive and secure for global investors. In this week’s Q&A, Juhern Kim, Vietnam Country Representative of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), outlines how the intergovernmental organization is supporting the mobilization of 1 billion USD in green financing for Vietnam by 2028.
Bao Tram
