Now playing Next Green News Why is air pollution in Hanoi causing flight diversions? More than 100 flights were diverted or delayed this morning as smog enveloped the Vietnamese capital. 02/02/2024
Now playing Next Economy Home turf headwinds for VinFast's global ambitions VinFast, a Vietnamese automaker, is grappling with doubts over the reliability of its EVs among local consumers. Despite global expansion efforts, scepticism due to product issues, negative press, and a lack of trust present significant challenges in their quest for success. 18/10/2023
Now playing Next Vietnam Man executed in Vietnam despite appeals from Europe and Canada Le Van Manh was put to death for the theft and the rape and murder of a 13-year-old girl - but maintained his confession was coerced via torture by police. 23/09/2023
Now playing Next Vietnam US President Joe Biden visits Vietnam as both states seek closer ties On his first ever visit to Vietnam US President Joe Biden said he's not trying to start a Cold War with China, but relations with Beijing have never been cooler. 10/09/2023
Now playing Next Vietnam Biden in Vietnam: US President not trying to start a 'cold war' with China Bidn made the comments ahead of talks which are likely to focus on semiconductors and critical minerals amid a revelation that Vietnam was in talks with Russia over a new arms supply deal that could trigger US sanctions. 10/09/2023
Now playing Next No Comment WATCH: Hanoi residents eagerly await the arrival of US President Biden Hanoi residents are preparing for the arrival of US President Joe Biden on Sunday, with some hoping his trip will promote closer ties between Vietnam and Washington. 09/09/2023
Now playing Next Destinations Vietnam battles plastic blight in idyllic Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay is one of Vietnam's most beautiful nature site. But the UNESCO world heritage site threatened by deluge of plastic waste. 29/05/2023
Now playing Next Destinations This Vietnamese cave is so big it has its own ecosystem From limestone pillars to cave forests, here are some of our favourite places to explore in Vietnam. 15/03/2023
Now playing Next Food and Drink Would you eat the giant legs of this luxury Vietnamese dragon chicken? Let's take a look at Dong Tao chickens, also known as Dragon-tailed chickens - a rare and expensive breed of chicken that are native to Vietnam. 21/01/2023
Now playing Next Design Renovating Vietnam's 100-year-old French colonial villas Villas in Vietnam's capital Hanoi built during France's colonial rule have been degraded by age and humidity. Now an extensive restoration and renovation campaign is underway to change the cramped, damp and noisy conditions. 26/12/2022
Now playing Next No Comment Typhoon Noru makes landfall in Vietnam Typhoon Noru hit Vietnam's central coast early Wednesday, bringing strong winds and heavy rain. 28/09/2022
Now playing Next Destinations Visit Vietnam’s cave kingdom for a deep dive you’ll never forget Adventurers from around the world are travelling to this remote Vietnamese rainforest to conquer its unexplored network of caves. 09/05/2022
Now playing Next Experiences Where has the world's longest glass-bottomed bridge just been built? In a bid to bring tourists back to Vietnam, the nation’s government has constructed the longest glass-bottomed bridge in the world. 05/05/2022
Now playing Next No Comment Spectacular glass-bottomed bridge opens in Vietnam Vietnam launches a new attraction for tourists with a head for heights, with the opening of a glass-bottomed bridge suspended 150 metres (490 feet) above a lush jungle. 29/04/2022
Now playing Next Green News Endangered animals entertain tourists on 'torture island' in Vietnam Animal welfare charity Animals Asia has released a new report about animal abuse in various circuses and tourist resorts. 28/04/2022
Now playing Next Conscious Travel Illegal loggers in Vietnam train as jungle tour guides Illegal loggers in Vietnam are getting a chance at an honest living, thanks to one adventure tourism company. 26/04/2022
Now playing Next No Comment Vietnam nears Lunar New Year hoping for virus recovery Vietnamese people are making their preparations for the Lunar New Year of the Tiger, the most festive event of the year, amid warnings of caution against COVID-19. 30/01/2022
Now playing Next No Comment Thousands in Vietnam mourn Buddhist monk who brought mindfulness to West Thousands of mourners pay tribute to the late Vietnamese monk and peace activist Thich Nhat Hanh who was credited with bringing mindfulness to the West 23/01/2022
Now playing Next No Comment Vietnam incense village dazzles ahead of Lunar New Year, though sales down Vietnam's "incense village" is a dazzling pink as workers prepare fragrant sticks for the Lunar New Year holiday, but strict rules to stop the spread of Covid-19 are dulling its lustre. 12/01/2022
Now playing Next Nature Rescued bears open their Christmas gifts in sanctuary Animals Asia staff made sure that all the rescued bears at the NGO's sanctuary in Vietnam got something this Christmas. 25/12/2021
Now playing Next Vietnam Vietnam allows first tourists since borders were closed due to COVID The visitors were all fully-vaccinated, tested on arrival, and then had to wait for a negative result before going sightseeing. 20/11/2021
Now playing Next Vietnam Vietnam calls on army for food delivery ahead of lockdown The army personnel will be deployed to help with logistics as the city of 10 million people asks residents to “stay put” for two weeks. 21/08/2021
Now playing Next Nature 'Humiliating' Vietnam circus finally frees its last performing bears NGO Animals Asia has released a report on the treatment of circus animals, leading to one of the biggest circuses in Vietnam giving up its last performing bears. 20/08/2021
Now playing Next Vietnam Vietnam identifies new hybrid UK-India coronavirus variant The variant is thought to be behind a recent surge in recorded COVID-19 cases in Vietnam's industrial zones. 29/05/2021
Now playing Next No Comment Female dragon dancers scale-up ambitions in Vietnam At the Tu Anh Duong troupe in Vietnam's Mekong Delta city of Can Tho, young women defy stereotypes and get their lion on! 04/02/2021
Now playing Next No Comment Typhoon Molave: Two people killed as 145 kph winds lash Vietnam It made landfall south of Danang and packed winds of up to 145 kilometres per hour. 28/10/2020