As part of the State Visit to the Republic of the Philippines by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse from May 31 to June 1, 2026, Minister of Industry and Trade Le Manh Hung joined the high-level Vietnamese delegation and participated in a series of important activities aimed at strengthening economic and trade cooperation between the two countries.

Deputy Minister Phan Thi Thang met with Quang Tri Province to advance a pilot agreement on the Lao Bao - Densavan Cross-Border Economic and Trade Zone.

June 1, 2026 marked a significant milestone in the implementation of the Direct Power Purchase Agreement (DPPA) mechanism in Vietnam.

Da Nang continues to lead domestic travel demand among Vietnamese travelers this summer, while Bangkok tops the list of international destinations, reflecting growing preferences for convenient beach escapes and regional city breaks.

Vietnam and China’s Guangxi agreed on new cooperation priorities to boost trade, strengthen supply chains and improve border clearance efficiency.

EVNHANOI suspended all planned outages through June 1 as Hanoi and the national grid remained stable despite record electricity demand during extreme heat this week.

International media outlets continued to express positive assessments of Vietnam’s socio-economic development prospects and growing international standing.

Implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW, the Ministry of Industry and Trade has assigned 138 science, technology and innovation tasks for 2026 nationwide in 2026 ahead.

At the invitation of President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Party General Secretary and State President To Lam paid a State visit to Sri Lanka from May 7 - 8, 2026. During the visit, the two sides issued a Joint Statement on the elevation of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership.

Ho Chi Minh City has become Vietnam largest economic hub, with industry and trade driving growth so and reinforcing its role as the nation’s leading economic engine.