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Can Vietnam Hit 10% Growth? | Vietnam Innovators
Politics & Economy 23:42 01/08/2026Vietnam is aiming for 10% GDP growth—but is it achievable? In this episode of Vietnam Innovators, VinaCapital Chief Economist Mike Kokalari breaks down the opportunities, challenges, AI potential, infrastructure, FDI, and the reforms that could shape Vietnam's next decade of growth.
Technology transforms Vietnam’s search for fallen soldiers
Society 14:03 31/07/2026Nearly 1,500 sets of fallen soldiers' remains have been recovered and seven mass graves uncovered, just four months into Vietnam's largest-ever search and identification campaign. DNA sampling has been conducted at nearly 80,000 graves, while more than 93,400 biological samples have been collected from relatives. Driving that progress is a new generation of technology.
Vietnam connects global innovation
Society 11:40 31/07/2026Vietnam is stepping up efforts to strengthen its innovation ecosystem and unlock new drivers of growth in the digital era. Bringing together policymakers, technology leaders, researchers and investors, Vietnam Global Innovation Connect 2026 is exploring how stronger collaboration can help turn ideas into real-world innovation.
Swimming breaks barriers for people with disabilities
Society 18:30 30/07/2026Some disabilities cannot be changed, but determination knows no limits. Born with congenital hip dislocation, Quach Van Vinh from Phuoc Long Ward, Ho Chi Minh City, overcame self-doubt to become a para swimmer. Today, he brings hope to many people facing similar challenges through his free swimming classes.
Vietnamese wedding heritage revived
Culture 11:07 28/07/2026Long before wedding photography and lavish receptions, a marriage in Southern Vietnam began with rituals steeped in respect, symbolism and family values. In Ho Chi Minh City, one of those centuries-old traditions has been brought back to life, offering visitors a chance to step inside a wedding ceremony that once marked the beginning of a lifelong journey.
Veteran recounts stories from "Land of steel"
Newsline 11:06 28/07/2026There are those who spend half their lives enduring the storms of war to defend every inch of their homeland, and the other half keeping those stories alive for future generations. Veteran Huynh Van Chia is one such person. Through his voice, visitors come to understand how firepower and cutting-edge technology fell to simple hand tools and just how precious peace truly is.
Citizen scientists on the open sea
Society 11:02 28/07/2026From preserving traditional craftsmanship to protecting natural heritage, communities across Vietnam are finding new ways to keep valuable legacies alive. In Côn Đảo, volunteers are helping protect one of Vietnam’s most precious marine species. Yet every summer, thousands of applications from across the country still come to the Côn Đảo National Park, all competing for a volunteer spot on Hòn Bảy Cạnh.
Updates from search sites in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang
Society 11:07 27/07/2026Every search begins with a clue. At some point, those clues must be tested on the ground, in villages, forests, former battlefields, and sometimes even in the middle of a modern city. Across Vietnam, search teams are racing against time at multiple sites, including Le Thi Rieng Park in Ho Chi Minh City and Da Sap Cave in Da Nang.
Phu Quoc - Together Towards APEC 2027 | Vietnam Destination
Culture & Tourism 09:23 27/07/2026What does it take to prepare a destination for the world? It starts with the people. From construction workers and security staff to doctors and local residents, this episode of Vietnam Destination follows the people of Phu Quoc as they prepare to welcome APEC 2027—each playing their part in showcasing a professional, welcoming and globally connected Vietnam.
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