RFI Tieng Viet

RFI Tieng Viet is Radio France Internationale's Vietnamese service, and it's nothing like the state-run stations you might expect. The music programming leans eclectic - from traditional folk to modern pop, with occasional French chanson thrown in. It's a genuine cultural bridge. The presenters speak Vietnamese with a Parisian ease, and the curation feels less like a playlist and more like a thoughtful journey. You'll hear V-pop hits alongside rare recordings you won't find on streaming platforms. The hour-long music blocks are generous, with minimal talk. That's refreshing. For the Vietnamese…