Top Vietnamese leader’s visits to 3 ASEAN countries highlights peace, political trust
In-Depth 16:24 02/06/2026Vietnamese Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s visits to three ASEAN countries -- Thailand, Singapore, and the Philippines -- underscored Vietnam’s commitment to promoting peace, political trust, and cooperation within ASEAN, while reflecting a renewed approach to foreign affairs that prioritizes effectiveness and substance.
Death toll rises to three with 17 still missing after Philippine building collapse
Vietnam News 10:24 25/05/2026ANGELES, Philippines - Rescuers pulled two people from the rubble of a collapsed building under construction in the Philippines, bringing the death toll to three, officials said on Monday, as crews continued search and rescue operations after overnight scans detected signs of life beneath the debris.
2 trapped people alive after Philippines building collapse, rescue continues
World 14:55 24/05/2026MANILA -- Two people feared trapped after a building collapse in the Philippines were alive and communicating with rescuers on Sunday, an official said, as rescue efforts continued.
Vietnam PM to attend 48th ASEAN Summit in Philippines
Vietnam News 14:00 05/05/2026Vietnam’s Prime Minister Le Minh Hung will lead a high-ranking delegation to the 48th ASEAN Summit in Cebu, the Philippines from Thursday to Friday.
Philippines' 'Cockroach Lord' goes to bat for misunderstood bugs
Vietnam News 15:53 08/03/2026A thin band of light from Cristian Lucanas's headlamp pierces the blackness of a Philippine rainforest as he digs through the underbrush before gently scooping up a cockroach with his bare hands.
ADB approves $400 million loan to make it easier to do business in the Philippines
Vietnam News 12:00 10/12/2025MANILA -- The Asian Development Bank has approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support the Philippines' efforts to make it easier for investors to do business in the country.
Taiwan evacuates 3,000 ahead of arrival of typhoon Fung-wong
Vietnam News 11:05 11/11/2025TAIPEI -- Taiwan issued a land warning on Tuesday and evacuated more than 3,000 people ahead of the arrival of typhoon Fung-wong which, while weakening, is expected to dump large amounts of rain on the island's mountainous east coast.
1 dead as typhoon Kalmaegi dumps heavy rains over central Philippines
World 11:52 04/11/2025MANILA -- One person was killed when typhoon Kalmaegi hit the central Philippines on Tuesday, the national disaster agency said, as torrential rains, strong winds and storm surges forced tens of thousands to evacuate from their homes.
Thousands flee Philippine coast as storm makes landfall
Vietnam News 10:10 19/10/2025Thousands of residents fled their homes along the Pacific seaboard of the Philippines on Saturday as Tropical Storm Fengshen made landfall, triggering warnings of coastal flooding.
Vietnamese rice exporters seek alternatives as Philippines considers extending import ban
Vietnam News 11:57 16/10/2025Vietnamese rice exporters are seeking new export markets after the Philippines signaled the possibility of extending its rice import ban through the end of 2025.
Philippines may extend rice import ban until end-2025, putting pressure on Vietnamese exports
Economy 16:58 13/10/2025The world’s largest rice importer, the Philippines, may extend its rice import ban until the end of this year, instead of lifting it after two months as initially planned. This move could slow global rice prices and place mounting pressure on Vietnamese exporters.
Philippines ends quake rescue efforts, priority now on helping the 20,000 displaced
Economy 18:28 03/10/2025Philippine authorities said on Thursday that search and rescue operations in quake-hit Cebu province have ended, as the current death toll of 72 was not expected to go much higher and missing people had been accounted for.
