VOV.VN - Visitors Vietnam overwhelmed hosts Philippines in all three sets at Ninoy Aquino Stadium in capital Manila on July 5 evening, cruising into the semi-finals of the FIVB Women’s Volleyball Challenger Cup for the first time.

The reduction of the rice import tax by the Philippines will create more advantages and increase opportunities for Vietnamese rice to enter the market later this year, insiders said.

Vietnam Airlines has inaugurated a route between Vietnam and the Philippines, making it the first Vietnamese carrier to establish a direct connection to the island nation.

The Philippine Consulate General in Ho Chi Minh City on June 14 held a ceremony to mark the country’s 126th Independence Day (June 12, 1898 – 2024) and the 48th anniversary of its diplomatic relations with Vietnam (June 12, 1976 – 2024).

VOV.VN - Chief coach Kim Sang-sik made an impressive debut when Vietnam defeated the Philippines 3-2 with a goal in injury time in an emotional match as part of the second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in Hanoi on June 6 evening.

VOV.VN - Chief coach Kim Sang-sik has said he believes Vietnam will overwhelm the Philippines in the coming 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier thanks to a number of advantages, including local venue, local support and elaborate preparations.

VOV.VN - Vietnam shipped 1.44 million tonnes of rice to the Philippines between January 1 and May 23, accounting for 72.9% of the latter’s total rice imports and making Vietnam the largest rice exporter to the island state, according to the Vietnam Trade Office in the Philippines.

National Assembly Chairman Tran Thanh Man has extended his congratulations to Francis Escudero on his election as President of the Philippine Senate.

Vietnamese EV maker VinFast on May 31 announced the signing of cooperation agreements with the first four Philippine dealers, paving the way for a strong retail network and solidly establishing the company's presence in the Southeast Asian country's electric vehicle market.

Vietnamese electric vehicles maker VinFast Auto announced it will officially enter the Philippine EV market at the end of May with diverse and smart green mobility solutions, affirming its determination to conquer the regional market.​