The Philippines and Vietnam on Monday formally upgraded their ties to an enhanced strategic partnership, which would deepen the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The Philippines and Vietnam on Monday signed the renewal of a 16-year-old memorandum of agreement on defense cooperation, which would strengthen the two countries’ joint…

The Philippines and Vietnam have entered into an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced on Monday.

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

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. stated that maintaining peace, stability, and the freedom of navigation in the South China Sea “remains non-negotiable” for both nations.

The Philippines and Vietnam on Monday formally upgraded their ties to an enhanced strategic partnership, which would deepen the diplomatic relations between the two countries.

The Philippines and Vietnam agreed to strengthen defence ties on Monday to help bolster maritime security in the region and maintain peace in the disputed South China Sea.

Vietnam's Party General Secretary and President To Lam and Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. witnessed the signing ceremony of cooperation documents on June 1 as…

June 1, 2026_ Vietnam and the Philippines announced the upgrade of their current Strategic Partnership to a "Strengthened Strategic...