Dark mode
Local Towards Global
Local Towards Global
Showcasing 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.
Latest Episodes
Gia Lai Tuna - Setting sail worldwide | Local Towards Global
Culture & Tourism 22:41Once unfamiliar to locals, tuna is now a billion-dollar export for Việt Nam. How did a small coastal fishing village become the country's tuna capital, propelling Việt Nam into the world's top five exporters? Discover the story behind the industry on this episode of Local Towards Global
Vietnamese swiftlets: Journey to the world | Local Towards Global
Culture & Tourism 23:45From the offshore caves of Khánh Hòa, Việt Nam’s bird’s nest industry is reaching far beyond its shores. Driven by tradition, innovation, and ambition, Vietnamese swiftlets are helping to share the story of a nation’s natural treasures with the world.
The Craft of Vietnamese Lacquerware | Local Towards Global
Culture & Tourism 00:48Hạ Thái village preserves Việt Nam's centuries-old lacquer art, renowned for its intricate, multi-layered techniques using natural resin. Today, artisans balance tradition with modern demands by offering hands-on tourist experiences and producing large-scale homeware exports for global markets. While the industry thrives, generating millions annually across 50 countries, artisans still face the challenge of establishing a globally recognized national brand for Vietnamese lacquerware.
The Lychee Adventure | Local Towards Global
Culture & Tourism 17:18This episode of Vibes of Vietnam explores the journey of lychees from Lục Ngạn district in Bắc Ninh province to international markets. It highlights every stage of the process, from cultivation and advances in farming techniques to modern processing methods and efforts to expand global market access.
Hội An Tailors Stitch Global Style | Local Towards Global
Politics & Economy 10:16In this episode of Local Towards Global, we explore how Hội An’s tailoring heritage has become a global craft. From bespoke suits to handmade áo dài, viewers discover the skill, passion, and cultural identity behind each garment, and how local artisans are bringing Vietnamese craftsmanship to the world.
Vietnamese Rice Goes Global | Local Towards Global
Politics & Economy 23:36No crop is more deeply rooted in Vietnamese life than rice. For thousands of year, rice has sustained the Vietnamese people, shaping the culture, resilience, and the nation.
From local greens grow global dreams - Local Towards Global
Culture & Tourism 23:31From farmers once familiar only with soil and sunshine, Lâm Đồng growers have now become true “agricultural engineers” – mastering technology and adapting to global standards. The journey from local production to global supply chains begins right here, from these very green fields.
Việt Nam's art of turning earth into value | Local Towards Global
Politics & Economy 14:39From something once scattered underfoot to a resource worth billions, clay is quietly shaping Việt Nam’s journey from local potential to global value. In Quảng Ninh, what was once just earth for children to play with has become a lifeline for communities: powering industries, sustaining livelihoods, and opening doors to international markets.
Shaping Clay, Shaping Identity: Bát Tràng Goes Global | Local Towards Global
Politics & Economy 15:41Through centuries of change, Bát Tràng has endured, becoming one of only two Vietnamese craft villages included among 68 craft villages in cities recognised by UNESCO's Creative Cities Network for Crafts and Folk Art.
Vietnam's Timeless Art of Rattan and Bamboo Weaving | Local Towards Global
Politics & Economy 16:45Can you believe that from nothing but these rough hands, such exquisite bamboo and retained products have been created? Let's explore Vietnam's timeless art of bamboo and rattan weaving in this episode of Local Towards Global!
Contact us
+(84)24.6327.1999 | Fax: +(84)24.3771.8838
vietnamtoday@vtv.vn
43 Nguyen Chi Thanh Street, Giang Vo, Hanoi, Vietnam
About us
Connect with us
