Official launch of national foreign television channel Vietnam Today, broadcasting 24/7

On August 22, in Hanoi , Vietnam Television (VTV) officially introduced the national foreign television channel Vietnam Today.

Introducing the national foreign television channel Vietnam Today. Photo: VTV

National foreign television channel - Vietnam Today was established under Decision No. 747/QD-TTg dated April 11, 2025 of the Prime Minister, on providing national foreign television services to promote Vietnam to the world .

Deputy General Director of Vietnam Television Do Duc Hoang speaks. Photo: VTV

Speaking at the ceremony, Deputy General Director of Vietnam Television Do Duc Hoang emphasized that after many years of planning and implementation, Vietnam Television will launch the foreign language television channel Vietnam Today on September 7, on the occasion of the 55th anniversary of the first television program broadcast (September 7, 1970).

This is the first national foreign television channel broadcasting 24/7 mainly in English, integrating multilingual subtitles, present on modern media platforms, with the goal of global coverage.

According to journalist Do Duc Hoang, Vietnam Today was born with the desire to be more than just a television channel, this is an information window for the world to understand, feel and connect with Vietnam; a place where the world can understand correctly and fully about a peaceful , stable, innovative, dynamically developing and comprehensively integrated Vietnam.

Mr. Le Hoang Linh, Head of Political - Economic Section, Foreign Television Department (VTV) introduces the channel's special programs. Photo: VTV

Journalist Do Duc Hoang affirmed that Vietnam Today channel is built on three core principles: Official information, sharp content and creative communication. The channel provides multi-dimensional information about the country in many fields. Vietnam Today channel's television programs and digital content products are invested in quality in both content and form of expression, suitable for the tastes of international audiences.

In addition, Vietnam Today acts as a connecting platform to promote the national brand and image to the world. Through this, Vietnam Today contributes to expanding international cooperation, creating a bridge between Vietnam and the global community, and affirming the country's position and prestige in the international arena.

Studio S9 - production space dedicated to Vietnam Today. Photo: VTV

Vietnam Today is a “Window on Vietnam”, bringing to the global audience an objective and vivid picture of Vietnam today, from news, politics, economics, culture, tourism, environment to innovation and digital transformation.

The channel also introduces the country's unique values, traditional identity and modern appearance, reflecting Vietnam's journey of development and deep integration with the world with the motto "Official information - Sharp, attractive content - Creative communication".

According to Vietnam Television, Vietnam Today channel targets audiences around the world, especially the foreign community interested in the situation and development of Vietnam; politicians and policy makers who need objective and reliable sources of information; scholars, experts and researchers who want to access data and in-depth analysis; investors looking for business opportunities; tourists who want to explore destinations; and many international friends who love and accompany Vietnam.

The channel applies multilingual subtitle technology, helping audiences in many countries and territories to access easily.

Vietnam Today has the participation of many foreign contributors. Photo: VTV

Vietnam Today will be broadcast domestically via digital terrestrial television systems, cable television VTVCab, SCTV, digital satellite television DTH and on OTT applications such as Vietnam Today, VTVgo, FPT, VieOn, AVG, Clip TV.

Abroad, the channel is present on VTVgo and Vietnam Today OTT, Toober OTT in America and Europe, terrestrial broadcasting system in Laos, Unitel OTT in Laos, Metfone in Cambodia and Mytel in Myanmar.

From 2026, Vietnam Television will continue to work with partners and television service providers in locations around the world to transmit channels in key locations of national foreign information in popular methods, suitable for each country and region, ensuring convenience and efficiency in viewing, such as terrestrial television; digital satellite television; cable television; IPTV television; internet television - OTT; program exchange...

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