The assistance from the US-ASEAN Business Council Institute forms part of the US Government’s Việt Nam War Accounting Initiative (VWAI), one of the key humanitarian programmes aimed at addressing the legacy of war.
Since 2009, the State President has granted amnesty on 12 occasions, resulting in the early release of more than 120,000 prisoners.
Madame Ngô Phương Ly, spouse of Việt Nam's top leader Tô Lâm, took part in activities aimed at promoting humanitarian values and cultural exchange in Manila on Monday as part of the Vietnamese leader’s state visit to the Philippines.
The two sides shared the view that both sides should strengthen cooperation to translate high-level common understandings into practical outcomes. Cooperation, they agreed, should focus on two key pillars: theory research and the training and capacity building of officials.
Participants reviewed rental housing demand in each area, considering different market segments and target groups. They also examined the gap between supply and demand, and pinpointed issues in policy frameworks.
PM Lê Minh Hưng stressed that Hải Phòng should become a national pioneer in implementing a new growth model driven by science – technology, innovation and digital transformation.
Party General Secretary and State President Tô Lâm, his spouse, and a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation left Manila on Monday, concluding their two-day state visit to the Philippines
With the elevation of ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, the two sides agreed to cooperate in building an action programme to implement the new relationship framework in the near future.
The talks clarified the shared determination and vision between Việt Nam and the Philippines, and the two countries will deepen, strengthen, and enhance the effectiveness of their strategic partnership for the benefit of the people of both countries, contributing to peace, stability, cooperation, and development in the region and the world.
In view of the Enhanced Strategic Partnership between the Philippines and Việt Nam, the two leaders reaffirmed the enduring friendship and close cooperation between the Philippines and Việt Nam, rooted in mutual respect and a strong commitment to upholding multilateralism and international cooperation
The Rizal Monument is one of the Philippines’ most significant historical landmarks, commemorating a national hero who played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence.
At the ceremony, the two leaders stepped onto the honour dais as military bands played the national anthems of Việt Nam and the Philippines. A 21-gun salute was fired in honour of General Secretary and President Lâm’s state visit, the highest protocol accorded to a head of state.
The top leader expressed his hope that the Vietnamese community in the Philippines would continue to stay united, support one another, comply with local laws and actively participate in community activities.
General Secretary and President Tô Lâm and his entourage expressed their profound gratitude to President Hồ Chí Minh – the great leader of the Vietnamese people, who dedicated his entire life to the struggle for national independence and world peace.
The trip demonstrates Việt Nam's high regard for its friendship and cooperation with the Philippines, as well as with ASEAN and the Southeast Asian region.
Hà Nội has called for a balanced US assessment of its intellectual property enforcement record, saying it remains committed to protecting IP rights and is ready to continue consultations with Washington following a newly launched trade investigation.
Lee Hsien Loong praised the Vietnamese leader’s keynote address at the Shangri-La Dialogue as reflecting a vision and a strong sense of responsibility toward regional challenges, helping foster new thinking on crisis management.
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 Hà Nội on May 30.
