Nhan Dan Online

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

Both sides emphasised the importance of international law and the United Nations Charter, the ASEAN Charter, and the principles of equality, cooperation, and mutual benefit; reaffirmed peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea/South China Sea; and stressed the need to resolve disputes peacefully on the basis of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

The keynote address delivered by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam at the 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue conveyed a powerful message highlighting the integration of proactive diplomacy with a comprehensive vision for national development.

On the evening of May 31, the Cinema Department, in coordination with the Department of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Quang Ngai Province and FPT Television Company Limited (FPT Play), held the opening ceremony of a Film Week celebrating International Children's Day (June 1) in Quang Ngai.

On the weekend of May 30-31, the Viet Nam Museum of Ethnology organised a special programme called “Knocking on the Door of Summer — Discovering Cultural Heritage” to celebrate International Children’s Day (June 1).

The Ha Noi Chefs Team won two bronze medals at the Thailand Ultimate Chef Challenge 2026, taking place in Bangkok, Thailand, from May 26 to 30.

The digital environment helps children access knowledge, learn, interact, and integrate into the community quickly, as well as develop their creativity. However, amidst this “ocean” of information, children need guidance and knowledge to be able to select what is beneficial and stay away from harmful elements.

Global gold prices declined on June 1 after a strong rebound at the end of the previous week, trading above 4,500 USD per ounce. Domestically, SJC bar and ring gold prices were traded at 158.5 million VND and 158.3 million VND per tael, respectively.

Viet Nam's benchmark VN-Index decreased by 1.02% to 1,844.54 points on June 1.

France is ready to support efforts to reach an agreement between the United States and Iran, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday.

The triumph marked a breakthrough moment for Vietnamese Free Fire esports, with SECRET WAG becoming the first Vietnamese squad to lift an FFWS SEA trophy on home soil. The result underscored the rising stature and growing competitiveness of Viet Nam’s esports scene in Southeast Asia.

To support the transition, MoIT has directed fuel wholesalers, producers and distributors to secure supplies and accelerate blending and distribution activities to prevent disruptions.