(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?

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam’s healthcare system is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation. The shift is taking place in medical records, clinical data, and digital connections that now link doctors, hospitals, and patients across the country. From electronic medical records used daily in hospitals to telemedicine services supporting care from a distance, medical data has shaped a new way of delivering healthcare in Vietnam.

(VOVWORLD) - It has been more than 30 years since American photographer Peter Steinhauer first set foot in Vietnam, a place he calls his second home. Over three decades, he has journeyed across the country, from north to south, quietly observing and patiently capturing the soul of Vietnam, its people, its landscapes, and the rhythms of everyday life through his lens. Most recently, Peter Steinhauer came back to Vietnam with a special exhibition, honoring his enduring love for Vietnam and marking the 30th anniversary of the normalization of the Vietnam-US diplomatic relations, a powerful reminder of how art, memory, and human connection can bridge the two countries.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnamese traditional music, once the heartbeat of village courtyards, temple festivals, and communal life, is facing its greatest challenge in the digital age. As visual culture and fast-paced entertainment dominate the screens of Gen Z, can the folk rhythms of Cheo, Ca tru, Xam and other folk theaters find their place in the lives of young Vietnamese today? Recently, at the cultural space of Bich Cau Temple in Hanoi, the “Echoes of Rhythm” talk show brought together master artists and Gen Z audiences for a rare, cross-generational dialogue. Their conversations, performances, and concerns reveal both the fragility and the enduring strength of Vietnam’s musical heritage.

(VOVWORLD) - In 2025, Vietnam’s Four No’s defense policy has been widely recognized as a core pillar in maintaining a self-defensive and transparent defense posture, thereby strengthening international confidence in the country. This policy helps prevent conflicts and avoids entanglement in major-power competition, while preserving strategic flexibility to safeguard national sovereignty and interests. In today’s show, themed “Vietnam’s Four No’s Defense Policy: Implication and Practical Application in International Integration,” we are honored to welcome two distinguished guests: Lieutenant General, Professor, Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Thanh, former Deputy Director of the National Defense Academy, and Major General Nguyen Hong Quan, former Deputy Director of the Institute for Defense Strategy.

(VOVWORLD) - According to the popular British travel site Rough Guides, Vietnam is among the countries with the world’s most enchanting culinary traditions. What makes Vietnamese cuisine, particularly that of Hanoi, so captivating isn’t luxury or extravagance, but the art of turning humble ingredients into balanced, soulful dishes, brought to life by the dipping sauce.

(VOVWORLD) - On the morning of October 8, the water level of the Cau River in Thai Nguyen province reached 29.9 m, one meter higher than the historical flood peak of 2024. Prolonged heavy rain caused widespread floods overnight, in some places the water reached the second floor of local houses and residents had to climb to the roof to wait for rescue. While rescue teams struggled to reach isolated neighborhoods, a small group of young engineers quietly began a different kind of rescue, turning lines of code into a lifeline. What started that night as a spontaneous act of compassion would soon evolve into a real-time digital map that helped save lives far beyond Thai Nguyen.

(VOVWORLD) - Vietnam will celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival, one of the most important traditional holidays on Monday, or the 15th of the 8th lunar month. The festival would not be complete without its colorful lion dances and unicorn dances. Accompanied by the exciting rhythm of drums and cymbals, these dances draw people into the street, where the community unites in an atmosphere of festive cheer.

(VOVWORLD) - As Vietnam’s National Day, September 2, draws near, Hanoi brightens with flags, banners, and the sight and sound of parade rehearsals. Yet patriotism is not only seen in grand displays. At 206 De La Thanh Nho alley, inside a Dan Tranh (zither) classroom, patriotism takes the form of music. Here, teacher Han Thanh Ha guides her students through melodies that speak of the homeland. What began as a simple trend, playing patriotic songs on traditional instruments, has quietly grown into a heartfelt practice, where young people turn to music as a way to connect with their roots. VOV has the story.

(VOVWORLD) - Whether you're strolling through Hanoi’s Old Quarter or visiting historical and cultural landmarks in the city, you can easily come across handmade products inspired by folk traditions, yet highly functional, either for display or everyday use.