National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man and his spouse are paying an official visit to Japan from December 3-7. The visit is expected to promote the two countries' legislative ties in a practical and sustainable manner, thus concretising the comprehensive strategic partnership across spheres.

Doctors in Vietnam have performed over 1,000 organ transplants per year over the past two years, making the country the leader in Southeast Asia in the number of organ transplants annually. This achievement reflects significant advancements in the expertise, technical skills, and experience of Vietnam's healthcare sector in the sector.

The World Travel Awards Asia and Oceania 2024 has recognised Vietnam’s Van Don International Airport as Asia’s Leading Regional Airport and Oakwood Ha Long as Asia’s Leading Family Villa Resort, both located in the northern province of Quang Ninh.

At the 2024 World Travel Awards, referred to as the "Oscars of the world travel industry," Vietnam's tourism was once again honored as Asia's leading destination. Vietnam also won two more awards, including “Asia's leading heritage destination” and “Asia's leading nature destination”.

Decision No. 370/QD-TTg dated May 4, 2024, issued by the Prime Minister sets the goal of developing the Southeast Region into a civilized, modern, and dynamically developing area; becoming a leading centre in the country and in the Southeast Asian region in terms of economy, finance, education, training, science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation.

Workplace well-being is on an "upward trajectory" throughout Asia-Pacific, with Vietnam leading the region (65.09), according to a recent study by Asia's largest mental health care company Intellect.

In its April 2024 Asian Development Outlook (ADO) report, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has maintained its earlier forecast for Vietnam’s economic growth this year, despite ongoing uncertainties from the external environment. Vietnam’s economy is expected to achieve a growth rate of 6.0% in 2024 and 6.2% in 2025.

An Bang Beach in Hoi An ancient town and My Khe Beach in the central city of Da Nang ranked 5th and 6th, respectively, on a list in the Travelers’ Choice Awards Best of the Best Beaches in Asia, as voted on by readers of TripAdvisor, one of the world largest travel guide platforms.

The Vietnamese sport delegation is targeting a top-three finish at the 32nd Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games 32) that will take place in Cambodia from May 5 -17.

Vietnam’s national women’s football team has appeared in the top 5 of the Asian Football Confederation for the first time.

The Cuc Phuong National Park, a famous tourist destination in the northern province of Ninh Binh, has once again been named "Asia's Leading National Park".

The third World Culinary Awards listed Vietnam as Asia’s Best Culinary Destination in 2022.

Eleven Vietnamese universities were listed in the QS Asia University Rankings 2021 (QS AUR) released recently by the UK’s higher education company Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).

Since its official establishment in 1967, the Assocation of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has obtained several achievements.

With all four students winning medals, the Vietnamese delegation ranked fifth at the 2019 International Olympiad in Informatics, behind Russia, China, the United States and the Republic of Korea.

The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) is entering a new stage of development, aiming to build a people-centred ASEAN community on a legal basis of the ASEAN Charter and ASEAN Community Vision 2025.