The country’s first multi-platform interactive TV channel on culture and tourism has just been launched by Radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
A beach in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province (File photo)
Hanoi (VNA) - The country’s firstmulti-platform interactive TV channel on culture and tourism has just beenlaunched by Radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) and the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism.
"Vietnam Journey aims to implement thegovernment’s Decree No. 08 on developing tourism into a leading economic sectorand Decree No. 103 on building specialised channels to promote the country’sculture and tourism," said VOV General Director Nguyen The Ky.
The channel will be broadcast nonstop in HD onVTV Cab, SCTV, VTC, Mobi TV, FPT, My TV and Next Media in 63 provinces andcities throughout the country.
With interactive technology, audiences candirectly participate in the programmes by interacting with the MCs and otherviewers through their smartphones or smart TVs.
The channel will introduce the country’s naturalbeauty and Vietnamese culture through shows like I travel, Following the Conical Hat and On every Kilometre. It also operates online via //truyenhinhdulich.vn.
The app for Vietnam Journey, available on IOSand Android, allows users to interact directly with the programmes. Forexample, they can connect directly to reporters who are reporting on a certainissue by clicking the “video call” function.
The app also provides information ondestinations in Vietnam, travel guides, hotel reservations, air ticket bookingsand photo sharing. At each destination, visitors can be updated on the traffic,weather, must-try cuisine and local tourism products.
The channel will be available in English,Russian, Japanese and Korean in the near future.
The number of foreign tourists to Vietnam in thefirst eleven months of 2018 was estimated at 14.1 million, a 21.3 percentyear-on-year increase, according to the Vietnam National Administration ofTourism. The number of domestic visitors in the same period was 73.9million.-VNA
Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc has agreed with a proposal to establish regional representative offices of the Vietnam News Agency in New York (the US) and Brussels (Belgium).
Radio The Voice of Vietnam (VOV) has signed a deal with Next Media and Green Communications to broadcast live all matches of the upcoming ASEAN Football Federation (AFF) Suzuki Cup 2018.
In Vietnam’s case, she said, President Ho Chi Minh demonstrated his strategic vision by founding the revolutionary press a century ago. The late leader understood the press's role not only as a means to reflect the country’s realities but also as a powerful tool to strengthen national unity and inspire the resistance wars and national construction process.
In recent interviews granted to the Vietnam News Agency (VNA)'s reporters in Mexico, prominent figures reflected on the press’s legacy and its global influence.
VietnamPlus e-newspaper of the VNA clinched an A prize in the “Outstanding Press Product” category for its immersive 3D multimedia project, “Epic of Reunification,” a groundbreaking blend of storytelling and technology. The VNA won another A prize for its eye-catching exhibition booth.
Today, the press for foreign service has evolved into a distinct, irreplaceable force, bridging Vietnam with the world and portraying a nation that is stable, peace-loving, and fully integrated into the international community.
At a review conference held on June 21, Deputy Minister of Construction Nguyen Van Sinh praised the province’s scientific, coordinated, and flexible approach. He noted that the early completion reflects the strong commitment of local authorities, the business community, philanthropists, and residents in improving housing conditions for disadvantaged groups.
The VNA delegation, led by General Director Vu Viet Trang, actively participated in the event, engaging in both professional and diplomatic activities.
In the context where AI dominates and produces vast volumes of content, the only sustainable path forward for journalism is to focus on high-quality content and core values. Journalism must redefine its mission - not to report the fastest, but to provide the most profound and trustworthy value.
Granma and the VNA have great potential for cooperation, especially in sharing content regularly, so that VNA products are published on Granma platforms and vice versa, thereby helping Cuban and Vietnamese people access true information and gain a deep understanding of each other's country and people.
During his stay in China’s Guangzhou city from 1924 to 1927 to prepare for the establishment of a Communist Party to lead Vietnam’s revolution, President Ho Chi Minh founded “Thanh nien” newspaper and released its first issue on June 21, 1925.
Vietnam and Cambodia are hoped to strengthen their robust collaboration across various sectors, particularly in resolving remaining border issues to transform the border area into a zone of peace, friendship, cooperation, and development.
The strategic product, managed and operated by the Vietnam News Agency Digital Media Centre (VNA Media), is an official channel for popularising the Party and State’s information and documents as well as delivering mainstream and trustworthy news to both domestic and international audiences through various kinds of multimedia formats.
Since President Ho Chi Minh founded Thanh Nien (Young People) newspaper in 1925, the Vietnamese revolutionary press has become the voice of the people. During the resistance war against the colonialists, journalists took great personal risks to inspire patriotism and the will of rising up against foreign invaders.
The total investment exceeded 319 billion VND (12.2 million USD), including over 261 billion VND from the state budget and 57.5 billion VND mobilised from businesses, organisations, and individuals.
The Mekong Delta province of Tien Giang is intensifying efforts to combat illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing as part of the country’s goal of having the European Commission’s “yellow card” warning lifted.
Throughout its 80-year history, the VNA has remained at the forefront of information dissemination. It has consistently delivered timely, accurate, and objective reports on both domestic and international events, serving the Party’s leadership, the State’s management, and the public’s demand for official news.
With strong support from local authorities, businesses, organisations, and residents, the province has successfully built or repaired 10,707 homes for disadvantaged households, including war veterans, families of martyrs, ethnic minority people, and low-income residents.
Throughout its resistance against colonialists and imperialists, Vietnam developed a revolutionary press that has served as a benchmark for just and legitimate causes worldwide.
Founded in 1842, the Vienna Philharmonic is regarded as a cultural ambassador of Austria, with prestigious conductors like Mahler and Karajan who shape its legacy. Its New Year’s Concert, broadcast to over 90 countries annually, stands as a global symbol of classical music excellence.
A beach in Nha Trang city, Khanh Hoa province (File photo)
