[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] - "Do you believe in elves?" - In 1998, a local newspaper in Iceland did a quick survey asking this question to 600 people. More than half said yes. Even today, if you visit Iceland, and ask Icelanders the same questions, more often than not, people would say "Why not?" Our episode today will take us to Iceland to look into these elves and their cultural impacts here. https://open.spotify.com/episode/4vcVN5HmymJZN3QccRsjiL?si=NDbqZrlHRwSLsOQY3TeHWA&utm_source=copy-link

[VOVWORLD] - Forget city marathons and mountain trails. This time, we're heading to Mù Cang Chải for Footprints of the Water-Pouring Season — a race where runners climb and splash their way across flooded terraced rice fields. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3bDsAREFXd1bYwj4JlUHiR?si=UO0iQy9FSvuF1vMsE2ympQ&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] - In today's episode, one of our listeners, Fushi, shared with us his road trip story biking across Vietnam, as well as what he learned about cross-country travel and himself! https://open.spotify.com/episode/5yPlxfsoj7poFnhtVx4CXg?si=9h1GGg6kThim066pudgJBA&utm_source=copy-link

(VOVWORLD) - The 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam concluded after five working days, from January 19 to 23, 2026, at the National Convention Center in Hanoi.

(VOVWORLD) - Over the past 80 years, generations of reporters and editors at VOV’s Overseas Service (VOVWorld) have worked tirelessly and embraced innovation, turning each program into a bridge connecting Vietnam with friends across the globe.

(VOVWORLD) - Eels are not only nutritious but also serve as an ingredient to many delicious dishes. Eel noodle, a favorite of Hanoians, for example, is a tasty meal with a wide range of flavors.

(VOVWORLD) - "Bun moc" (pork ball vermicelli soup), a dish that does not use many sophisticated ingredients, has always been a familiar and well-liked delicacy among Hanoians.

(VOVWORLD) - When it comes to seafood favored by Vietnamese people, sea snails are a must-mention. Sea snails have won the hearts of Vietnamese cuisine enthusiasts not only because of their delicious, nutritious taste but also due to the remarkable diversity in types and cooking methods.