Research in Vietnam by Sun Life Asia reveals a growing desire for independent financial security in old age, as retirement plans shift from state pension schemes and reliance on the family unit, to prioritising individual savings and investments.

Artists of Hanoi-based Le Ngoc Theatre won a Gold Plus and two gold awards at the 2024 Asia Pacific Arts Festival held in Singapore from October 19 - 20.

VOV.VN - More than 2,000 foreign experts, investors, and government officials are set to attend the fifth Asia Pacific LPG Expo - Vietnam 2024 slated to take place from October 22 to October 23 in Hanoi to explore initiatives and global co-operative opportunities in the LPG industry.

Nguyen Anh Minh's stunning performance led Vietnam to a historic triumph in the 30th edition of the Asia-Pacific Amateur Team Championship on October 18 in Hai Phong.

VOV.VN - Phu Quoc island in the southern province of Kien Giang has ranked in second place in the list of the top 10 best islands in Asia as part of the Readers’ Choice Award 2024 by the New York-based travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler.

VOV.VN - Vietnam has retained its 12th position out of 27 countries and territories in the 2024 Asia Power Index which was recently compiled by the Lowy Institute, an independent think-tank based in Australia.

VOV.VN - Three representatives from Hanoi and one from Ho Chi Minh City have been voted among Asia’s 25 best fine dining restaurants by readers of the world's largest travel guidance platform TripAdvisor.

VOV.VN - The Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of the northern province of Ha Giang hosted a conference on October 14 in Hanoi to popularize Ha Giang as Asia's Leading Regional Cultural Destination.

VOV.VN - Three Color Dessert (Chè ba màu) has been named among the 100 best desserts in Asia, as compiled by international food website TasteAtlas.

Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, leading a high-level delegation of Vietnam, participated in the 19th East Asia Summit (EAS) and 14th ASEAN-United Nations Summit in Vientiane on October 11 – the final day of the 44th and 45th ASEAN Summits and related events.