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I - Report

I-Report is a 15-minute programme on Vietnam Today that brings authentic stories from across Việt Nam through real-life experiences and perspectives. Focusing on people, culture, and everyday life, the show captures genuine voices without staged scripts or interventions. Each episode offers a fresh, on-the-ground viewpoint, often guided by hosts or contributors who immerse themselves directly in the story. Through I-Report, audiences are invited to explore Việt Nam in a more personal, honest, and engaging way.

Latest Episodes

Market days - More than just trade | I-Report

Culture & Tourism 21:08

In 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.

Beneath the Rammed Earth Houses of Y Tý | I-Report

Culture & Tourism 19:52

In this episode of I-Report, follow Trần Nguyễn Phúc Minh (Michael) as he journeys to the mist-covered highlands of Y Tý, where the Hà Nhì people have adapted to life above 2,000 metres. From rammed earth homes to bamboo weaving, he explores how tradition endures, and how a younger generation is preserving it through tourism.