Philippines' President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (R) guides Vietnam's President To Lam (L) during a bilateral meeting at Malacanang Presidential Palace in Manila on June 1, 2026. Agence

Analysts say To Lam’s first visit to Manila as state leader signals Vietnam’s balanced foreign policy and investment in Asean partnerships.

Vietnamese President Tô Lâm arrived in the Philippines on Sunday for a two-day state visit that will run until June 1, 2026.