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Vietnam in Every Thread | Hidden Charm
From the silkworm’s cocoon to shimmering silk, from royal embroidery to the vivid looms of highland communities, this episode of Hidden Charm follows a single thread, carrying the stories of Vietnam, weaving the past into the present and guiding the way forward.
Vietnamese Pho wins hearts across Europe
In celebration of Pho Day on 12 December, restaurants and pho enthusiasts across Europe are joining forces for Pho Week, bringing the steaming flavours of Vietnam to European cities in a special culinary journey.
Rhythms of life | Amazing Vietnam
A vibrant journey through the everyday rhythms of Vietnam — from festive beats and lively coastal moments to simple scenes of work and daily routines. Each moment reflects the warmth, energy, and optimism that shape the spirit of Vietnamese life.
Techfest 2025 spreads the spirit of innovation
Vietnam’s National Innovation and Start-up Festival (Techfest 2025) kicked off on 12 December in Hanoi, highlighting the country’s commitment to science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.
Eat like a local | Speak like a local
In this episode of Speak Like a Local, Luân Vũ steps into the colourful, energetic world of Vietnamese dining - a world bursting with flavour. From choosing dishes and customising flavours to describing taste like locals do, host Luân Vũ discovers the little expressions that bring Vietnamese dining to life.
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MYLINA: Colours of Mixpop | Tune Box
Entertainment 16:19 21/11/2025MYLINA - a Gen Z singer and performer who never fails to impress audiences with fairytale-like visuals and a gentle, angelic voice. She is known for expressing creativity with mixed pop - a rare complex style that is rarely picked up by any artist in the Vietnamese music industry.
Vietnam's digital economy reaches US$39 billion
Economy 18:01 02/12/2025According to the e-Conomy SEA 2025 Report by Google, Temasek and Bain & Company, Vietnam's digital economy is on track to be valued at 39 billion US dollars in 2025, making it the second fastest-growing digital market in Southeast Asia.
UK reveals top Christmas 2025 toys
Culture 21:40 13/11/2025The UK toy industry, now worth £5.12 billion, is heading for a record-breaking festive season! Topping this year’s list is Tomy Toys’ “Human Controller”, alongside Stitch, Peppa Pig, and Hot Wheels favourites. With parental spending up 12%, experts say this year’s festive spirit is all about imagination, interactivity, and nostalgia.
Traditional headdresses of Slovakia exhibition
Culture 21:38 11/11/2025As part of Slovakia Culture Day marking 75 years of diplomatic ties with Viet Nam, the Embassy of Slovakia hosted the art photography exhibition “Party in the 21st Century. Audiences got the chance to see a glimpse of the beauty of Slovak women through the lens of photography and the narrative of ethnology.
Exploring Quang Ninh’s world heritage - Discovery
Culture & Tourism 16:50 04/11/2025From sacred mountains and heroic rivers to timeless villages and majestic bays, Quang Ninh is where nature, spirit, and history converge. Here, UNESCO has recognised not only breathtaking landscapes, but also the heritage of a people whose culture runs deep through mountains and seas.
Vietnam's finest tea | Local Towards Global
Politics & Economy 16:07 24/10/2025Showcasing how branded businesses, SMEs, and start-ups across Viet Nam expand successfully, innovate their products and services, and bring their cultural identity to regional and global markets.
Phu Quoc accelerates APEC 2027 projects
Economy 09:59 29/11/2025In Phu Quoc Special Zone, An Giang Province, thousands of workers and engineers have been racing to complete key facilities for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation 2027 (APEC 2027). Among them, the APEC Convention Centre project, which covers more than 16 hectares and is set to host the summit's main events, is receiving special attention.
An ode to earth's offerings - Fine Cuisine
Culture & Tourism 18:30 10/11/2025Vietnam is a land of incredible natural abundance, where lush landscapes offer a rich variety of fresh, vibrant ingredients. The country’s diverse climate and topography nurture an endless supply of herbs, vegetables, spices, and seafood. One of the country's culinary epicenters is Hoi An, known not just for its picturesque streets, but as a hub for culinary creativity.
Vietnamese firms target green transition
Economy 18:33 12/11/2025Vietnamese exporters of electronic equipment are moving toward greener, more transparent production and ESG-based governance to meet new requirements and sustain exports to Europe.
National pride cultivated in flag-making village
Culture 18:09 10/11/2025Vietnam’s national flag has been present at every turning point in the nation’s history, symbolising Vietnam’s independence and sovereignty.
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Local Towards Global
Shows 00:00 01/01/0001Showcasing how branded businesses, SMEs, and start-ups across Viet Nam expand successfully, innovate their products and services, and bring their cultural identity to regional and global markets.
Fine Cuisine
Shows 00:00 01/01/0001A series that celebrates the richness of Vietnamese gastronomy. Each episode explores distinctive regional flavours, traditional recipes and modern culinary creativity, offering you a refined journey into the art of Vietnamese dining.
Street Food
Shows 00:00 01/01/0001A reality series exploring Vietnamese street cuisine through the eyes of foreign hosts. Each episode highlights iconic local dishes from different regions, showcasing the everyday yet extraordinary flavours that define one of Southeast Asia’s most celebrated food cultures.
Amazing Vietnam
Shows 00:00 01/01/0001A visually stunning series celebrating the diversity of Viet Nam through spectacular footage of its landscapes and people. The programme honours Viet Nam’s natural beauty, cultural richness, hospitality and the boundless creativity of its people.
Heritage Journey
Shows 00:00 01/01/0001The program explores outstanding cultural and natural heritage values of Vietnam and the world, recognized by UNESCO. Through this, audiences gain deeper insights into history and clearly see Vietnam’s role in preserving and promoting heritage values for today and the future.
Flavours & Beyond
Shows 00:00 01/01/0001Flavors & Beyond is a reality TV program where foreign participants explore the culinary and cultural stories of Vietnam across all regions of the country. The show features chefs and local residents who join together to discover Vietnamese dishes, conveying a message about the richness, diversity, and depth of Vietnamese cuisine. More than just a program about food, it serves as a cultural bridge, helping the world gain a deeper understanding of the spiritual values and abundance of Vietnam’s culinary heritage.
Check-in Guide
Shows 00:00 01/01/0001Check-in Guide is your ultimate travel companion – a visual handbook that takes you across Vietnam and beyond. Each episode opens a new chapter of discovery, showing you where to go, what to eat, and what to do, wherever your journey leads. Smart tips, hidden gems, and unforgettable experiences – all in one guide.
LaoSao Fest connects Vietnam & Laos
Culture 21:44 15/12/2025On the afternoon of 14 December, the Vietnam–Laos Student Cultural Exchange Festival (LaoSao Fest) took place at the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam in Hanoi. The event brought together more than 200 students from both countries to promote exchange and mutual understanding among the younger generations of Vietnam and Laos.
Flooded home reconstruction efforts accelerate
Society 21:44 15/12/2025In late October and November, a series of natural disasters struck localities from Ha Tinh to Lam Dong, with back-to-back floods and storms triggering landslides and inundation, disrupting people's lives.
"Red Rain" moves audiences at Paris screening
Culture 21:42 15/12/2025On the evening of 12th December, Vietnam Cinema Week - Journey of Light concluded at Pathé Palace in Paris with the screening of "Red Rain". The film, which previously set box-office records in Vietnam, made a strong impression in Paris, resonating deeply with the Vietnamese community across Europe and international audiences alike.
Long Thanh Airport ready for first flight
Economy 21:42 15/12/2025On 14th December, Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh examined the progress of key components at the Long Thanh International Airport and met with relevant ministries, departments, localities, and units. This is the ninth time the Prime Minister has visited the construction site of this critically important project.
Breakthrough decisions for capital development
Society 21:41 15/12/2025The 29th session of the Hanoi City People's Council concluded on the morning of 14th December. Most notably, the Hanoi People's Council approved the investment policy for the construction of both the Red River Landscape Boulevard and the Olympic Sports Urban Area
Global memory chip shortage amid AI bloom
Economy 21:40 15/12/2025The race towards AI development has driven innovation across the world, but at the same time, it has put pressure on tech giants to scour for high-performance memory chips for their AI centres. leaving little supply for other smart devices. #VietnamToday #YourwindowonVietnam #AIchips # innovation
Pho Day elevates Vietnamese rice
Culture 21:34 15/12/2025Pho Day brings together up to 40 booths from different regions of Vietnam, each telling a different story, yet sharing the same foundation: Vietnamese rice. Nearly 50,000 visitors have come to Pho Day for the mouth-watering bowls of Pho in Ho Chi Minh City, and more than 15,000 bowls of Pho were served this morning alone.
Vietnamese engineers in Japan hold first AI competition
Society 18:20 15/12/2025The first competition focused on practical, high-impact artificial intelligence (AI) solutions and ideas for the Vietnamese tech engineering community in Japan titled "Hackathon 2025" in Tokyo has concluded after three rounds. A range of AI projects developed by young engineers were showcased, aiming to promote Vietnamese AI products in the Japanese market. Report filed by resident correspondents.
Part-time footballers, full-time passion
Lifestyle 18:10 15/12/2025As celebrations continue following the Vietnamese women’s national team’s victory, attention now turns to the men’s side, who will face the Philippines in tomorrow’s semi-final. Away from the national spotlight, in Hanoi, another story is unfolding, where teachers, students, and motorbike taxi drivers leave their daily routines behind, lace up their boots, and come together through nothing but passion and a shared love for football.
Mong cultural day celebrates traditional heritage
Culture 17:34 15/12/2025On 13 December, as part of Mong Cultural Day 2025, the unique cultural space of Ho Van, an integral part of the Temple of Literature in Hanoi, became a vibrant gathering point for Mong cultural identity. The event brought together eight Mong groups from six provinces and cities, showcasing their traditional costumes, performing arts, and craftsmanship. Vietnam Today reported from the scene.
The Point 2: The world-first social media ban for children under 16 - 14.12.2025
Politics & Economy 21:34 15/12/2025We now turn to an in-depth look at Australia’s unprecedented decision. The country on 10 December began enforcing the world-first social media ban for children under 16, a move driven by growing concerns about links between screen time and rising anxiety and depression among young people.
UNICEF humanitarian action for children 2026
Politics & Economy 17:11 15/12/2025In this edition of Global Insight, we look at why this appeal matters, and how it helps protect children in a world facing escalating crises. But first, let’s take a look at what happened around the world last week.
Japan Link - 11.12.2025
Politics & Economy 15:34 13/12/2025Let’s dive into this week’s edition of Japan Link.
The fragile market of crypto assets | Global Insight
Politics & Economy 15:23 13/12/2025As the world continues searching for clarity in the fast-shifting landscape of digital assets, one thing is certain: crypto is no longer an experiment, but a force reshaping markets, policies, and the choices of millions of investors. In this episode, we step into that shifting landscape to understand what’s truly driving it - and what it means for the world ahead.
Household businesses - ‘the quiet giant’ | Vietnam 360
Politics & Economy 11:02 13/12/2025Vietnam 360 offers in-depth insights into Vietnam’s development, policymaking, and strategic direction. In this episode, we examine a key question: How can Vietnam sustain and enhance the role of the household business sector?
Inside Asia | 02.12.2025
Politics & Economy 22:17 11/12/2025In this episode, Inside Asia covers the headline of the Japan-China relationship, reporting on Hong Kong (China) facing the worst fire disaster, and Southeast Asia facing severe flooding. We also take across the regions the biggest roundups shaping politics, security, society, and the environment in our brief and deep dive.
Inside Asia | 09.12.2025
Politics & Economy 22:16 09/12/2025This week on Inside Asia, we take you across the region with the biggest headlines shaping politics, security, society, and the environment. From South Korea's economy, Hong Kong (China) ‘s fire disaster investigation, to air quality getting low in Asia and the ageing population in Vietnam.
Public–Private partnerships to green Vietnam’s economy | Bizline
Politics & Economy 21:47 08/12/2025With Vietnam's green transition requiring up to 14 billion USD annually, exceeding public capacity, the focus shifts to Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) as the key to mobilising international private capital. To explore this, we connect with Denzel Eades, Chairman of BritCham Vietnam, and Mr. Leif Schneider, Attorney at Law Firm Luther Vietnam. Only on Bizline.
The Point 2: Vietnam to pilot AI education - 07.12.2025
Politics & Economy 23:39 07/12/2025In this episode, we explore what education systems need to move from awareness to meaningful action in the AI era, and why this transition matters for every learner.
Vietnam Today introduced at ATF 2025
Politics & Economy 23:37 03/12/2025Vietnam participates in ATF 2025 in Singapore, where international broadcasters and content producers gather for one of Asia’s biggest TV industry events. Vietnam Today is officially introduced for the first time, marking a key milestone for VTV on the global stage.
Heritage Journey: Trang An and the flow of time
Culture & Tourism 22:02 15/12/2025Time leaves its mark in many ways. Here, in the ancient landscapes of Trang An, time flows not in years… but in water.
Magical Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge | Check-in Guide
Culture & Tourism 20:33 14/12/2025Spend three hours exploring the vibrant life around Da Nang’s Dragon Bridge. Discover the city’s spirit and savour the rich flavours of unforgettable cuisine.
Vietnam in Every Thread | Hidden Charm
Culture & Tourism 16:39 13/12/2025From the silkworm’s cocoon to shimmering silk, from royal embroidery to the vivid looms of highland communities, this episode of Hidden Charm follows a single thread, carrying the stories of Vietnam, weaving the past into the present and guiding the way forward.
Around St. Nicolas Cathedral (Chicken Church) Da Lat | Check-in guide
Culture & Tourism 16:01 13/12/2025Behind Herman Kowalski stands St. Nicholas Cathedral, better known as the Chicken Church. Today, he just have three hours to complete hisbucket list, all within two kilometres of this spot. Let's see what we can discover together.
Around Bat Trang Pottery Village | Check-in Guide
Culture & Tourism 14:33 12/12/2025Opened in 2021, the Bat Trang Pottery Museum impresses visitors with its curved, flowing architecture, inspired by the movement of a potter’s wheel and the winding paths of the ancient village. It has quickly become a new icon of Bat Trang and was honoured as one of the Top 15 most beautiful architectural works in the world.
7 hours along the Red river | Check-in Guide
Culture & Tourism 14:20 12/12/2025For generations, the Red River has been the lifeblood nurturing the life, culture, and memories of Vietnam’s capital, Hanoi. Yet beyond its timeless tranquillity, the river today is opening up a very different range of experiences, where traditional values and modern life go hand in hand.
Hủ Tiếu Chronicles: A Taste of Southern Vietnam | Street Food
Culture & Tourism 22:10 11/12/2025Amid Saigon’s bustling rhythm lies a humble dish that has become a cherished memory for generations – Hu Tieu. More than just noodles in a clear, sweet broth, it’s the clinking sound of street vendors, the rising steam on a busy corner at dawn. A dish that tells the story of cultural fusion and the heartbeat of a city that never sleeps.
Vinh Khuat: The One-Man Band | Showtime
Culture & Tourism 18:01 09/12/2025In this episode of Showtime, we welcome Vinh Khuat - an artist who can sing, compose, produce, and can build the whole concert all around just one microphone and a live loop all the way from Germany back to Vietnam back and forth. He's been redefining what it means to be a one-man band, one of a kind showman.
France Link - No.7 | 01.12.2025
Culture & Tourism 16:09 09/12/2025France Link provides insightful reports and human stories, it offers French-speaking audiences an engaging perspective on the country’s evolution. Let's dive into this week's France Link!
Hanoi from an outside view
Culture & Tourism 23:25 07/12/2025“Hà Nội ơi” is the new photo book edited by French photographer Nicolas Cornet. It captures Hanoi through decades of living, observing, and quietly belonging. From hidden cafés to peaceful corners and everyday human stories, the book reveals a Hanoi that is intimate, layered and endlessly evolving. A visual love letter to a city seen through both local eyes and foreign lenses.
The garden martial art - The martial land
Technology & Health 16:27 17/10/2025A national champion returns home to Southern Vietnam's Mekong Delta to run the Phuc Gia Martial Arts Club from his family garden. Master Phuc preserves traditional Vietnamese martial arts while using professional training methods to train a generation of dedicated, disciplined students. It's a tale of perseverance, passion, and protecting cultural heritage.
High-tech rice initiative
Economy 21:05 03/09/2025The Ministry of Agriculture and Environment has stressed that Vietnam must shift to exporting high-quality, organic, and traceable rice to build a national brand in the long term. Enterprises, cooperatives, and farmers in Tây Ninh province are now focusing on the one-million-hectare sustainable rice project linked to green growth in the Mekong Delta.
UN: La Nina may return
Society 20:54 03/09/2025The cooling La Niña weather phenomenon may return between September and November, according to the United Nations on Sept 2.
Google ordered to share search data
Economy 20:51 03/09/2025Google won't have to sell its Chrome browser, a judge in Washington said on Tuesday, handing a rare win to Big Tech in its battle with U.S. antitrust enforcers.
Vietnam Accelerates AI Workforce Training - Vibes of Vietnam
Technology & Health 11:26 01/09/2025Vietnam is rapidly accelerating its training of AI talents to meet growing market demands and support digital transformation. The government, universities, and multinational companies are collaborating to develop high-quality AI workforce through modern training programs, international partnerships, and strategic investments. This effort aims to position Vietnam as a competitive player in the global AI industry.
Talk money: Ask, Count, Negotiate | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 14:55 16/12/2025Money talks everywhere – but in Vietnam, knowing how to ask about prices and pay using Vietnamese currency is key to everyday life! In this episode of Speak Like a Local, host Ethan Kelly learns how to politely ask for the price, pay like a pro, and most importantly, master the art of bargaining!
Asking and giving directions | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 20:30 14/12/2025In this episode of "Speak like a local", host Luân Vũ will show you how to ask for directions like a real local, so you never end up in the wrong place again. Discover how Vietnamese people use landmarks instead of house numbers to show the way in Speak like a local - Asking and Giving directions.
Eat like a local | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 12:06 14/12/2025In this episode of Speak Like a Local, Luân Vũ steps into the colourful, energetic world of Vietnamese dining - a world bursting with flavour. From choosing dishes and customising flavours to describing taste like locals do, host Luân Vũ discovers the little expressions that bring Vietnamese dining to life.
Vietnamese Politeness 101 | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 14:53 12/12/2025In this episode, the brand new host Luân Vũ uncovers how the expressions of “sorry” and “thank you” actually work in daily life. All the tips you need to communicate naturally like a Vietnamese will be revealed in this episode.
Learning Vietnamese with Trey Rives | Fun learning Vietnamese
Learn Vietnamese 14:11 30/11/2025In this episode of Fun Learning Vietnamese, we’ll meet Trey Rives – an American actor and content creator with a deep passion for Vietnamese culture, music and cuisine. After eight years living in Vietnam and five years studying the language, Trey shares his journey navigating challenges, grammar hurdles and even negative online comments.
Double Wish | Fun Learning Vietnamese
Learn Vietnamese 18:00 21/11/2025Double Wish – the only Japanese comedy duo performing in Vietnam. Since beginning their artistic journey here, the two performers have overcome many challenges in adapting to Vietnamese culture and language. But with their love for the S-shaped country and their relentless effort, they have gradually won the hearts of the audience.
Counting and asking for number in Vietnamese | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 23:04 20/11/2025In this episode of Speak Like a Local, host Ethan Kelly breaks down Vietnamese numbers, from everyday counting to decoding phone numbers like a true local. Find out which Vietnamese numbers bring luck and which ones locals avoid.
Asking and telling the time in Vietnamese | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 14:26 09/11/2025Time matters everywhere - but in Vietnam, asking for the time can also be a friendly way to connect. In this episode of Speak Like a Local, host Ethan Kelly learns how to ask for the time and discovers a funny local phrase: “giờ cao su” - “rubber time” to tease your friends when they’re late!
Days, Dates, Months and the Lunar Calendar in Vietnamese | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 16:49 03/11/2025To Vietnamese people, time is more than just numbers - it holds many meanings. Like how the first lunar and full moon days are special moments to remember ancestors, worship the gods, and pray for peace. Join our new host, Ethan Kelly, as he discovers how to ask about days, dates, and months and explores how the Vietnamese sense of time is deeply connected to tradition and spirituality.
How to Ask Age & The Story of Vietnamese Zodiac | Speak like a local
Learn Vietnamese 18:00 27/10/2025This time on Speak Like a Local, host Trey Rives explores one simple question: “How old are you?” - “bạn bao nhiêu tuổi” opens a new window into Vietnamese culture. We’ll learn how to ask age naturally and uncover the secret behind the 12 zodiac animals - the unique system Vietnamese people use to understand age, personality, and destiny.
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