Hanoi Radio & Television reaps three awards at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2025

Hanoi Radio & Television took home the Live Event Streaming – Vietnam, Series Production (Terrestrial Broadcasting) – Vietnam, and Virtual Production – Vietnam accolades.

Hanoi Radio & Television was honoured with three accolades at the Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2025 for its Super Typhoon Yagi Coverage, television series “Hanoi in Her Eyes,” and virtual reality experience “Golden Stars: A Journey Through Time”.

Super typhoon Yagi coverage

Super Typhoon Yagi brought heavy rainfall, severe flooding, and widespread destruction in September 2024 after it made landfall in Northern Vietnam. With this, Hanoi Radio and Television launched a 17-hour live broadcast entitled “Breaking News – Storm Watch: Super Typhoon Yagi Coverage,” which provided real-time updates, emergency warnings, and on-the-ground reports from over 200 journalists.

This brought vital information to millions of viewers in Northern Vietnam who were the most affected during the storm’s most intense moments.

“Breaking News – Storm Watch: Super Typhoon Yagi Coverage” combined state-of-the-art broadcasting technology with an extensive field reporting network. More than 200 reporters were stationed in multiple provinces to ensure immediate and accurate updates from the heart of the storm. The broadcast used a combination of terrestrial television, 5G broadband, satellite uplinks, and mobile apps to reach millions, even in areas with damaged infrastructure.

This live coverage helped authorities coordinate emergency responses and allowed citizens to make informed decisions for their safety. The use of drones, mobile reporting kits, and interactive tools allowed the broadcast to connect with viewers.

The broadcast reached approximately 23 million viewers, with over 800,000 additional engagements through online platforms. Viewers participated by sharing real-time updates, submitting eyewitness accounts, and accessing emergency advisories. 

As a public service broadcaster, Hanoi Radio and Television prioritised providing life-saving information. Thousands of residents relied on the coverage to make crucial safety decisions during the typhoon.

“Breaking News – Storm Watch: Super Typhoon Yagi Coverage” showcased the power of traditional broadcasting in a crisis. This coverage not only set a new benchmark for disaster reporting in Vietnam but also highlighted the role of the media in saving lives and supporting communities during unfortunate events such as this.

‘Hanoi in Her Eyes’

“Hanoi in Her Eyes” is a 40-episode television series that features a personal perspective at the heart of Vietnam’s capital. It is shown through the eyes of five inspiring young women and highlights the beauty, culture, and transformation of Hanoi, blending the city’s rich history with its modern evolution. 

“Hanoi in Her Eyes” captures the essence of Hanoi with stories from its past, present, and future. This is the first Vietnamese TV series to be produced entirely in 4K, raising the bar for high-quality domestic content. It also marks the return of Hanoi Radio and Television to premium TV production after two decades.

Each episode of the series highlights key cultural landmarks, daily life, and the changing social scene of the city. The five main characters reflect different aspects of Hanoi’s identity—combining tradition with modernity, calm with energy, and nostalgia with ambition. Their personal stories show the city’s journey from the past to the present, which is presented in an immersive approach experience for viewers.

From the ancient streets to the modern skyline, every scene is captured with cinematic excellence. Advanced techniques, such as drone shots, immersive sound design, and high-resolution slow-motion, make the city feel like a character in the story. 

With an understanding of the changing ways people watch TV, the series was made available on multiple platforms. It premiered on traditional TV whilst also being released on popular digital platforms. On social media, audiences actively discuss the show’s themes and characters, further demonstrating its cultural relevance. The series has also received praise from industry professionals and cultural experts.

More than being a TV series, “Hanoi in Her Eyes” is a cultural milestone. It is an invitation for viewers to fall in love with the city through the eyes of those who know it best, as it authentically captures Hanoi’s evolving identity and inspires pride amongst locals.

‘Golden Stars: A Journey Through Time’

“Golden Stars: A Journey Through Time” (“Kín trời phơi phới vàng sao” in Vietnamese) is a 360° virtual reality (VR) experience that immerses users in the pivotal moments of Hanoi’s liberation on 10 October 1954. 

With 13 interactive hotspots around the iconic Hoàn Kiếm Lake, the project offers a seamless blend of past and present. It is available through Hanoi Television’s digital platforms, including a dedicated website and mobile app.

This project aims to preserve history with the use of VR to reimagine and bring to life the significant historical events of Hanoi’s liberation at Hoàn Kiếm Lake. It also promotes innovation in media production with its utilisation of VR technology. Moreover, it creates an educational and impactful experience that connects modern audiences with Vietnam’s history, which was presented with the help of historians and cultural experts to ensure accuracy and sensitivity throughout the project.

This project exemplifies the essence of virtual production by combining real-time interactive storytelling with digitally recreated environments, showcasing cutting-edge 360° VR filming and audience engagement, and demonstrating the power of digital platforms to distribute immersive media content.

“Golden Stars: A Journey Through Time” is not only an educational tool but also a captivating way to preserve Vietnam’s history for future generations.

Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards commends companies, industry partners, and vendors in the broadcasting industry that introduce technological advancements in the field. The awards programme highlights projects and initiatives in areas such as digitalisation and engineering.

The Asia Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards is presented by Asia Pacific Broadcasting+. To view the full list of winners, click here. If you want to join the 2025 awards programme and be acclaimed for your innovation and excellence in projects that advance the field of broadcasting in Asia, please contact Jane Patiag at awards@charltonmediamail.com.