Philippines–Vietnam Diplomacy: Vietnam’s Communist Party chief Tô Lâm arrives in Manila for a historic two-day state visit, with talks expected to cover trade, food security, defense and maritime cooperation, and signed agreements. South China Sea Tensions: China reports combat-readiness patrols and coast guard operations near Scarborough Shoal, while the Philippines says any “drills” claims are unfounded, despite recent US-Philippines exercises. India–Australia Defence: Rajnath Singh and Australia’s Richard Marles co-chair the second India-Australia Defence Ministers’ Dialogue in New Delhi on June 1, focusing on interoperability and co-development. India–Oman Trade: India and Oman move ahead with CEPA from June 1, offering duty-free access for Indian exports and setting origin rules for preferential tariffs. Nepal–India Border Row: Nepal reiterates it will resolve Lipulekh and related disputes with India through diplomatic notes and talks, while also discussing the issue with the UK. China Public Health & Digital Rules: Shenzhen expands community-based smoking cessation with digital follow-up, and China’s new trade-secret rules take effect June 1, explicitly covering data and algorithms. Energy Push: India targets 100 GW nuclear power by 2047 and outlines power and urban projects for Tripura as demand climbs. Sports & Culture: India’s Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest IPL Orange Cap winner; Iran’s women’s volleyball team wins a second straight CAVA title in Kathmandu; India airlifts Buddha relics to Mongolia to deepen cultural ties.