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What is Vietnam Today?

04/09/2025

03:09

Vietnam Today - Your Window on Vietnam, the English-language channel was established under Decision No.747/QĐ-TTg, issued by the Prime Minister on 11 April, 2025. Being launched by VTV, this channel will give a global audience a 'window on Viet Nam' by presenting a vivid, objective, and contemporary image of the Southeast Asian nation.

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Preserving heritage through traditional instruments

Culture 01:57

In the highland villages of Lào Cai, the sound of the khèn remains a vital pulse of Mông cultural life. Breaking traditional gender norms, a young girl born in 2006 has dedicated herself to mastering this demanding instrument to preserve her family’s artistic lineage. Her passion serves as a refreshing highlight at local festivals, proving that the younger generation is committed to keeping ancestral melodies alive.

U.S. investors turn cautious amid conflict-driven volatility

Economy 03:04

Rising tensions surrounding Iran and fears of oil supply disruptions triggered sharp swings on Wall Street. Investors are growing increasingly cautious as they reassess market risks and the global economic outlook.

International Women’s Day 2026: Ending Gender Violence

Society 07:01

International Women’s Day 2026 (IWD 2026), under the theme “Rights, Justice, Action, for All Women and Girls,” focuses on dismantling the structural barriers to justice that have now extended into the digital world. While technology offers progress, it has also been weaponised, contributing to the rise of technology-facilitated gender-based violence, creating new frontiers for inequality and the infringement of personal boundaries

Fruit vendor's call becomes viral song

Society 00:52

A fruit vendor on Nha Trang’s beach has unexpectedly gone viral around the world, thanks to her unique sales call. Her cheerful call was filmed then later on caught the attention of a remix artist. He transformed her call into a lively track.

Craft villages enter digital space

Society 02:03

For traditional craft villages, the online space is not only about expanding markets, but also about preserving and sharing their local identity. Technology does not replace traditional values - it helps local products travel farther and reach more people.

Vietnamese women in traditionally male jobs

Society 02:14

Across many areas of life, women are reshaping the world and breaking stereotypes in professions once considered unusual for them. For many, the real question is not who a job was traditionally meant for, but whether they truly enjoy it and choose to follow their own path.