The following is a brief review of the day’s events as reported by the Vietnam News Agency.

Phu Quoc is evolving into a closed-loop entertainment ecosystem developed by Sun Group in the southern part of the island. Here, visitors can enjoy a full itinerary from dawn until late at night without the need for long-distance travel.

The society stressed that the ban is unilateral and unjustified; seriously infringes upon Vietnam’s sovereignty, rights and legitimate interests; violates international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS); and runs counter to the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the East Sea (DOC).

According to the Ministry of Ethnic and Religious Affairs, more than 95% of the population engage in religious or belief-related activities. A total of 43 organisations representing 16 religions have been officially recognised and granted registration certificates, with nearly 28 million followers.

The Vietbuild Da Nang International Exhibition 2026, themed “Construction – Building Materials – Real Estate – Interior & Exterior Decoration,” opened on May 6, featuring nearly 1,000 booths from 220 domestic and international enterprises.

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has directed that rental rates for premises under all federal government agencies be reduced starting this month to help small traders lower their operating costs.

Since the start of the tenure, the Vietnam Association for Protection of Child Rights (VACR) has mobilised more than 250 billion VND (9.5 million USD) in cash and goods to support about 235,000 children nationwide. It also reported legal counselling in nearly 140 child abuse and rights violation cases.

India’s President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi on May 6 morning co-chaired an official welcome ceremony with 21-cannon salute for General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam, who is on a three-day state visit to the country.

Indonesia’s foreign exchange reserves are more than sufficient to stabilise the rupiah, said Bank Indonesia (BI) Governor Perry Warjiyo.

After laying the wreath, the Vietnamese leader wrote in the memorial book, expressing his deep respect for Gandhi as a leader whose life and legacy remain a shining example for struggle movements for national independence across Asia and the world.

Party General Secretary and State President To Lam’s upcoming state visit to Sri Lanka will generate fresh momentum and shape a new cooperation framework for bilateral ties, delivering breakthroughs in key areas including economy, trade, investment, agriculture, aviation and logistics through concrete agreements.

According to the indictment, former Minister of Health Nguyen Thi Kim Tien and six accomplices allegedly caused losses of more than 803 billion VND (30.5 million USD) through unnecessary hiring of foreign consultants, disbursements during project suspension periods, and improper financial support to businesses.