Party Chief, President To Lam's official visit to Thailand, state visits to Singapore and the Philippines, and participation in the Shangri-La Dialogue were of special significance and achieved their objectives, said Foreign Minister Le Hoai Trung.

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam on June 1 called for fresh breakthroughs to turn trade, investment and tourism into important drivers of Vietnam-Philippines relations.

General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Manila on June 1, concluding their two-day state visit to the Philippines.

Conductor Dong Quang Vinh recalls that he never turned off his mobile phone for fear that he would miss commands or requests from former Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh at any given moment.

Cybersecurity expert Ngo Minh Hieu (Hieu PC) says the removal of end-to-end encryption for messaging on apps like Instagram exposes users to a higher risk of sophisticated scams from cybercriminals.

Samsung’s next-generation foldables are becoming increasingly difficult to predict as fresh leaks suggest major last-minute design changes.

Rooftop solar power is showing clear effectiveness amid soaring electricity prices, which explains why thousands of households rushed to install solar systems in April.

Apple is reportedly preparing to launch the iPhone 18 Pro Max with a notable design change that could ultimately benefit users.

Vietnam and the Philippines on June 1 issued a Joint Statement on the Enhanced Strategic Partnership during General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam’s state visit to the Philippines.

Party Chief, President To Lam and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. today witnessed the signing ceremony of cooperation documents between agencies of the 2 countries and met with the press to announce the results of their talks.

A special concert titled “The Flow of Music” took place in Hanoi on May 31 to celebrate the 76th anniversary of Vietnam – Poland diplomatic ties.

Vietnam’s agro-forestry-aquatic product exports maintained positive growth momentum in the first five months of 2026, with turnover estimated at 30.69 billion USD, up 9.2% year-on-year.

VN always values and wishes to further deepen its friendly neighbourly relations with the Philippines in all areas on the basis of a shared commitment to peace, stability and respect for international law, affirmed Party Chief and President To Lam.

Ho Chi Minh City is pioneering efforts to expand access to quality healthcare by deploying doctors and extending hospital services to remote and island areas, as part of its push toward universal health coverage.

Under the “real work – real deployment” university model, businesses would provide real-world problems, directly participate in training, and evaluate students.

More than 25 million mobile subscriptions have yet to be confirmed on VNeID, raising concerns over a wave of SIM suspensions after June 15.

Vietnam’s central bank has moved to encourage lending to social housing and industrial parks by relaxing credit growth calculations for participating banks.

Vietnam is strengthening intellectual property education in schools as part of efforts to foster creativity and innovation among younger generations.

Vietnam’s Finance Ministry has reported to the Prime Minister on a case involving a travel suspension linked to a VND15,000 (US$0.58) tax debt, while pledging faster processing through system upgrades.

The President Ho Chi Minh monument in the ASEAN Garden holds profound historical, cultural, and diplomatic significance, reflecting the friendship between Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as the solidarity within the ASEAN community.

Party Chief, President To Lam commended efforts by the Vietnamese community in the Philippines to integrate into the host society and preserve national traditions at a meeting on May 31.

General Secretary and President of Vietnam To Lam met with representatives of some organisations and businesses in the Philippines on May 31 afternoon, part of his state visit to the archipelagic nation.

Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his spouse hosted an official welcome ceremony in Manila on June 1 morning for General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse on their state visit to the Philippines from May 31 to June 1.

Recognized as a national intangible cultural heritage, the Water Ball Wrestling Festival continues to preserve the traditions and aspirations of generations in Kinh Bac.

FLC’s planned shift to a holding company structure could mark a new chapter for founder Trinh Van Quyet as he seeks to rebuild influence within the group’s business ecosystem.