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Sa Pa: A Journey Reborn | Hello Vietnam
Culture & Tourism 00:32 09/07/2026Some projects do more than just break records - they transform lives while preserving nature. Revisit Sa Pa with Austrian expert Martin Bar as he reunites with the Vietnamese engineers who built the record-breaking Fansipan cable car entirely by hand, without cutting down the ancient forest. Ten years later, see how this eco-friendly engineering feat has brought thriving, sustainable growth and a better life to the local community.
Việt Nam Ethnic Mosaic | Hidden Charm
Culture & Tourism 17:21 15/06/2026In this episode of Hidden Charm, we journey through Việt Nam's ethnic mosaic. From a Hà Nội café honouring 54 communities, to Dao worship paintings where belief lives in colour and symbol, and five-colour sticky rice where each hue carries a blessing. The journey ends with Khmer palm leaf manuscripts, where fragile leaves hold centuries of faith, revealing how each community keeps memory alive.
Returning names to fallen heroes
Society 20:46 12/06/2026Việt Nam is continuing its nationwide "500 Days and Nights" campaign to locate, recover, and identify the remains of fallen soldiers. To date, more than one million graves and memorials have been established across the country, yet hundreds of thousands of soldiers remain unidentified.
Infrastructure investment builds community trust
Society 14:47 03/06/2026The development of transport infrastructure in mountainous areas is a strategic policy of the Party and State aimed at unlocking socio-economic potential. Experience shows that investing in transport systems simultaneously not only revitalises the highlands but also progressively transforms the mindset of ethnic communities, fostering trust and creating a foundation for sustainable development.
From Village to Digital World | Vibes of Vietnam
Culture & Tourism 22:50 30/05/2026Amid the mountains of the Northwest Việt Nam, generations have long been tied to the fields and their traditional markets. Now, many changes are taking place. Alongside hoes and woven baskets, smartphones follow the locals into the hills and orchards, capturing the bold colours of their local products. These simple yet vivid images have brought highland specialities to wider audiences through social media and e-commerce platforms.
Y Tý: Life on misty frontier | Vibes of Vietnam
Culture & Tourism 12:21 16/05/2026This episode of Vibes of Vietnam explores the intersection of border security operations, ethnic community life, cultural preservation, and economic development in Y Tý commune, located in Lào Cai province in northwestern Việt Nam.
The Dao people's timeless dyeing craft
Culture 17:34 27/04/2026Everything changes rapidly in modern life. In Tả Phìn commune, Lào Cai province, the Dao people have preserved the centuries-old art of natural fabric dyeing. Using forest plants, they create deep indigo hues by hand, a quiet craft that carries the spirit, identity, and memory of the mountains.
Market days - More than just trade | I-Report
Culture & Tourism 21:08 15/04/2026In this episode of I-Report, follow Trần Nguyễn Phúc Minh (Michael) to the misty highlands of Y Tý. No one knows when the market began, but every Saturday before sunrise over Nhìu Cồ San, ethnic communities like the Hà Nhì and Mông journey through mountains to gather. Bringing forest produce and handmade goods, they create a vibrant scene as Michael follows Sứ to discover what makes this market so special.
Shan Tuyết Tea Stories | Flavours & Beyond
Culture & Tourism 18:08 09/04/2026High in the mist-covered mountains of Vietnam, ancient Shan Tuyết tea trees have preserved a legacy for generations, where flavour, craft and tradition come together. From the purity of nature to the art of brewing and cooking, each leaf tells a story beyond taste, rooted in culture and time. Uncover the journey of Shan Tuyết tea and what lies beyond bitterness, only on Flavours & Beyond.
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