As Việt Nam prepares for the 2026 – 2031 National Assembly and People’s Council elections, localities are stepping up preparations across the country. In Quảng Ninh Province, authorities are carefully reviewing every stage of the process and applying a thorough candidate selection system to ensure voters can choose representatives who truly reflect the voices and aspirations of this historic mining region.
The U.S. Senate has passed a $70 billion funding package, including around $38.6 billion for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to support training, equipment and operational capacity. The remaining funding will go towards border enforcement agencies, security measures and broader support for the Department of Homeland Security in the coming years.
Việt Nam and the Philippines have reaffirmed their commitment to deeper military cooperation. On 3 June, Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister General Phan Văn Giang met with General Romeo Brawner Junior, Chief of Staff of the Philippine Armed Forces, who is on an official visit to Hà Nội. General Phan Văn Giang praised the growing ties between the two militaries and called for continued close cooperation.
Two weeks after US President Donald Trump’s state visit to China, delegates from China’s People’s Liberation Army and the US Department of War have gathered in Singapore for the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue. CGTN’s Chen Yuan reports on how remarks from both sides at the forum are being viewed as a sign of progress in bilateral relations, and why stable China-US ties are important for the Asia-Pacific region.
After concluding a successful State visit to Singapore and attending the Shangri-La Dialogue, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm and his spouse and a high-level Vietnamese delegation arrived in Manila in the afternoon on 31 May, beginning a State visit to the Philippines at the invitation of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr.
On the visit to Singapore, Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm on 30 May took part in a series of activities focused on innovation, smart industry, urban transport development and bilateral cooperation. He also paid tribute to President Hồ Chí Minh and joined Singaporean leaders in activities promoting sustainability and friendship between the two countries.
In a historic first, Việt Nam's Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm delivered a keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue, becoming the first Vietnamese party chief and head of state to speak at Asia's premier security forum. He warned that the world is facing three fundamental crises: international order, development and strategic trust. To break down these messages, we're joined by Professor Alessio Patalano from King's College London.