(VOVWORLD) - A pot with googly eyes or a cartoon character with misshapen teeth are among the hot-sale products from Bat Trang, Vietnam’s centuries-old ceramics village. There, 27-year-old Vu Tuan Long is turning tradition on its head. What began as a joke on TikTok has become a thriving studio, drawing millions of views and real-world visitors. In a place known for polished beauty, Long’s “ceramesses” are showing that even the weird has a place in heritage.

(VOVWORLD) - During its struggles for national independence, Vietnam gained support from many international friends, including the people of Sweden. Among them was Elisabeth Dahlin, who, as a high school student 50 years ago, joined the movement to protest the war in Vietnam. That marked the beginning of her lifelong connection with the S-shaped land.

(VOVWORLD) - In the northern mountainous region, a quiet change is happening. Young Mong ethnic minority people in Lai Chau Province are using livestreams to share their culture, show their daily lives, and invite visitors to their villages. Meanwhile, in Son La Province, Thai farmers are livestreaming from their plum gardens, selling their fruitto customers without going through traders. By learning to use digital tools, they’re connecting their daily lives and local products with distant communities. VOV reports on how young people and farmers in remote areas are embracing simple technology to open up new opportunities.

(VOVWORLD) - On the evening of July 17, 1995, US President Bill Clinton announced the normalization of relations with Vietnam. In Hanoi, Prime Minister Vo Van Kiet made a similar declaration. Foes had become friends. It took more than 20 years for Vietnam and the US to reach this historic milestone, beginning with joint efforts to search for American servicemen missing in action (MIA) during the Vietnam War. This ongoing MIA mission—the largest and longest-running bilateral project between the two nations—has become a powerful symbol of reconciliation, where empathy, humanity, and compassion have prevailed over hostility and hatred.

(VOVWORLD) - For many in Vietnam jazz remains an unfamiliar music genre. But Luong Xuan Thinh (stage name Thinh Fla), a highly accomplished jazz guitarist with extensive international experience, is dedicated to changing that. After studying in France and Sweden, Thinh returned to Vietnam with a mission to introduce the charm of French jazz to Vietnamese audiences.

(VOVWORLD) - In today’s rapidly evolving world, with people always craving immersive experiences, museums around the world are reinventing themselves, not just as repositories of the past, but as dynamic community hubs offering lively, participatory programs that complement traditional exhibits. Gone are the days when a museum visit meant quiet hallways and static glass displays. Today, visitors might find themselves weaving through a pottery-making workshop, joining a spoken word performance, or participating in a community storytelling circle.

(VOVWORLD) -Let’s take a trip to Da Nang and head to the Son Tra peninsula—a place where, in recent days, the local community has come together to rescue coral reefs and collect waste, in the name of creating a cleaner, greener Son Tra, the only peninsula in Vietnam that boasts a natural forest ecosystem linked with the sea.

(VOVWORLD) - Smart cities are reshaping urban life worldwide, and Vietnam is inevitably joining the movement. Leaders, businesses, and communities nationwide are working together to create cities that prioritize people, sustainability, and resilience – not just technology. Let’s examine what’s driving Vietnam’s smart city push and the opportunities on the horizon, and hear directly from the experts leading this transformation.

(VOVWORLD) - More than a performance — it’s an experience you live with all your senses!

(VOVWORLD) -Climbing up the mountain to cook for the children, being a source of support for children growing up without their parents, bridging the gap of love across the border, and watching each generation grow. These are what the border guards have done and called happiness in remote mountainous areas of Son La in northern Vietnam.