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Top Vietnamese leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Manila

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 and State leader meets Vietnamese community in Philippines

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.

Vietnam’s top leader receives Philippines-based organisations, businesses

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 hosts official welcome ceremony for Vietnam’s top leader

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.

Party Chief, President To Lam arrives in Manila for state visit to Philippines

General Secretary and President To Lam, his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation arrived in Manila on May 31 afternoon, beginning a state visit to the Philippines until June 1.

Vietnam grants amnesty to 133 inmates from high-profile corruption cases

A total of 133 inmates involved in corruption cases monitored by Vietnam's top anti-corruption body are among nearly 10,000 prisoners granted amnesty this year.

Vietnam responds to US intellectual property probe with call for objectivity

Vietnam has called on the United States to conduct an objective and fair assessment and fully recognize the country's efforts and tangible achievements in protecting and enforcing intellectual property rights.

Top leader of Vietnam pays state visit to Philippines

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse are paying state visit to the Philippines from May 31 to June 1 at the invitation of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his spouse.

State President approves amnesty for 9,950 prisoners

The State President has granted 2026 amnesty to 9,950 inmates serving prison sentences who meet eligibility criteria, according to an official decision announced at a press conference in Hanoi on May 30.

Top leader’s spouse visits Vietnamese language class in Singapore

Ngo Phuong Ly, spouse of General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, on May 30 visited the Lac Hong Vietnamese language class within the framework of the top leader’s state visit to Singapore.

Vietnam-Singapore ties: a cooperation model in ASEAN

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam on May 30 met with Lee Hsien Loong, Senior Minister, senior advisor to the People's Action Party, and former Prime Minister of Singapore.

Vietnam maintains good relations with major powers: Top leader

Vietnam maintains good relations with major powers in order to jointly address important and essential issues, affirmed General Secretary and State President To Lam in his first interview to international media in his current position.

Vietnamese community in Singapore asked to foster Vietnam-Singapore ties

General Secretary and President Lam expressed his hope that the community will remain united, preserve the Vietnamese language and cultural identity, and strengthen ties with the homeland.

Top leader praises Singaporean investments’ contributions to VN's development

General Secretary and State President To Lam on May 30 met with leaders of major Singaporean corporations, technology companies, financial institutions and banks with long-standing investments and business operations in Vietnam.

Top Vietnamese leader meets Singaporean Parliament Speaker

General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam met with Speaker of the Parliament of Singapore Seah Kian Peng on May 30, as part of his state visit to the country.

Philippine official highlights bright prospects for ties with Vietnam

The upcoming state visit to the Philippines by General Secretary and State President To Lam marks a historic milestone in the relations between the two countries, according to Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Theresa Lazaro.

Vietnam’s approach offers valuable reference at Shangri-La Dialogue: experts

Vietnam is increasingly viewed as a noteworthy model for its balanced approach to international relations, said Professor Vu Minh Khuong of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy.

Int'l media highlight VN leader’s keynote address at 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue

The keynote policy address delivered by General Secretary and State President To Lam at the opening session of the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on May 29 has drawn wide attention from international media outlets and observers.

Top Vietnamese leader visits technology, rail test facilities in Singapore

General Secretary and President To Lam on May 30 visited the Singaporean Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR)’s Model Factory and the Singapore Rail Test Centre as part of his state visit to Singapore.

Vietnam's top leader, Singapore PM plant tree at Singapore Botanic Gardens

General Secretary and State President To Lam joined Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong in a tree-planting ceremony at the Singapore Botanic Gardens on May 30 as part of his official visit to the city-state.