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Vietnam and Philippines deepen strategic ties on 50th anniversary

Vietnam and the Philippines are set to enhance their strategic partnership, marking 50 years of diplomatic relations. The collaboration will focus on key areas including trade, investment, food security, and defense. This deepening of ties, highlighted by Vietnamese leader To Lam's visit to Manila, signals Vietnam's commitment to balanced foreign policy and strengthening ASEAN partnerships. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Vietnam, Philippines to deepen strategic ‘alignment’ on 50th anniversary of ties

    Vietnam and the Philippines have overlapping claims in the South China Sea, but as Vietnamese President and Communist Party leader To Lam heads to Manila next week, analysts say the two neighbours are increasingly focused on what they can do together rather than what divides them…