In the late 1970s, color television was introduced and broadcast experimentally. Today, television in Vietnam is available in many modes of broadcasting, with many national and local channels, broadcast or pay with more than 200 channels available to viewers.
In the latter part of the 1970s, television in Vietnam began to incorporate color transmissions on a limited scale. Presently, the nation offers a multitude of broadcasting choices, including numerous national and regional channels, providing viewers with access to over 200 different programs.