According to Philippine Ambassador to Vietnam Francisco Noel R. Fernandez III, the State visit by Party General Secretary and State President To Lam to the Philippines carries historic significance, helping shape a vision for bilateral relations for decades to come.

Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung has signed Directive No. 19/CT-TTg dated May 12, 2026, issued by the Prime Minister on promoting the implementation of the Ethnic Affairs Strategy through 2030, with a vision to 2045.

At the Government’s regular press briefing for January 2026, the Ministry of Home Affairs provided information on salary levels and Lunar New Year bonuses for the Year of the Horse (Binh Ngo) 2026.