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Vietnam-Philippines relations
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Get-together celebrates 50 years of Vietnam-Philippines diplomatic ties
Two-way trade reached 7.8 billion USD in 2025, with the Philippines remaining one of Vietnam's largest importers of rice. Cooperation in education, cultural exchanges and other areas has also continued to expand.
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Vietnam, Philippines promote naval cooperation through friendship exchange
The ninth friendship exchange between Vietnamese and Philippine navies, held on Song Tu Tay island in the Truong Sa (Spratly) special zone of Vietnam, aimed to further strengthen friendship, cooperation, mutual trust and understanding between the army forces and navies of Vietnam and the Philippines, while effectively implementing bilateral naval cooperation agreements.
Vietnam congratulates Philippines on Independence Day
General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam and State President To Lam and Prime Minister Le Minh Hung on June 12 sent congratulatory messages to Philippine President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr on the occasion of the 128th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence of the Republic of the Philippines (June 12, 1898 – 2026).
Messages of sympathy sent to Philippines over losses caused by earthquake
Vietnam, Philippines boost defence ties after partnership upgrade
Vietnam’s resilience inspires Philippines: former diplomat
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam concludes state visit to Philippines
Vietnam-Philippines economic ties should be elevated to new height: Top Vietnamese leader
Jun 01, 2026 23:08
The Vietnamese leader urged the two sides to further promote two-way investment in highly complementary and long-term value-adding sectors, such as modern agriculture, food processing, clean energy, logistics, supporting industries, digital economy, and innovation.
Philippine President hosts official welcome ceremony for Vietnam’s top leader
Jun 01, 2026 16:50
The trip marks the Vietnamese leader’s first visit to the Philippines as Party General Secretary and State President. It takes place as the two countries are preparing to celebrate the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and as the Philippines assumes the ASEAN Chairmanship in 2026.
Vietnam, Philippines upgrade bilateral ties to Enhanced Strategic Partnership
Jun 01, 2026 16:50
Both sides emphasised the importance of international law and the United Nations Charter, the ASEAN Charter, and the principles of equality, cooperation, and mutual benefit; reaffirmed peace, stability, security, safety, and freedom of navigation and overflight in the East Sea; and stressed the need to resolve disputes peacefully on the basis of international law, including the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).
Vietnam, Philippines issue Joint Statement on Enhanced Strategic Partnership
Jun 01, 2026 16:50
Vietnam, Philippines issue Joint Statement on Enhanced Strategic Partnership
Vietnam's top leader holds talks with Philippine President
Jun 01, 2026 16:50
Vietnam always values and wishes to further deepen its friendly neighbourly relations with the Philippines in all areas on the basis of a shared commitment to peace, stability and respect for international law, affirmed General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam.
Top Vietnamese leader pays tribute to Philippine national hero Jose Rizal
Jun 01, 2026 16:23
The Rizal Monument is one of the Philippines’ most significant historical landmarks. Located in the capital city of Manila, it was erected in honour of Dr. Jose Rizal, a physician, writer, and national hero who played a pivotal role in the country's struggle for independence.
Party and State leader meets Vietnamese community in Philippines
May 31, 2026 22:58
General Secretary and President To Lam encouraged the Vietnamese in the Philippines to remain united, abide by local laws, contribute practically to the homeland and continue fostering friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
Vietnam’s top leader receives Philippines-based organisations, businesses
May 31, 2026 22:58
Talking to President of the Asian Development Bank (ADB) Masato Kanda, General Secretary and President To Lam affirmed that Vietnam attaches importance to its cooperation with the bank and wishes to further deepen this partnership in the new development phase.
Top leader of Vietnam pays state visit to Philippines
May 31, 2026 22:57
Party General Secretary and State President To Lam and his spouse are paying state visit to the Philippines from May 31 to June 1 at the invitation of President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos Jr. and his spouse.
General Secretary and President To Lam arrives in Manila for state visit to Philippines
May 31, 2026 22:57
The trip demonstrates Vietnam's high regard for its friendship and cooperation with the Philippines, as well as with ASEAN and the Southeast Asian region.
Top Vietnamese leader pays tribute to President Ho Chi Minh in Manila
May 31, 2026 22:57
The President Ho Chi Minh monument in the ASEAN Garden holds profound historical, cultural, and diplomatic significance, reflecting the friendship between Vietnam and the Philippines, as well as the solidarity within the ASEAN community.
Philippine official highlights bright prospects for ties with Vietnam
May 30, 2026 22:41
The upcoming state visit to the Philippines by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee and State President To Lam marks a historic milestone in the relations between the two countries.
Top leader's visit marks historical milestone in Vietnam-Philippines ties: Ambassador
May 28, 2026 22:45
Vietnamese Ambassador to the Philippines Lai Thai Binh said that the visit marks the first official trip to the Philippines by the top leader of the Vietnamese Party and State in the past half century, underscoring Vietnam’s consistent foreign policy of independence, self-reliance, diversification and multilateralisation of foreign relations.
Vietnam, Philippines seek to deepen strategic partnership
May 28, 2026 22:44
The two sides are expected to hold in-depth discussions on major orientations aimed at promoting the Strategic Partnership in a more robust, substantive and effective manner in the new stage of development, said Deputy Foreign Minister Nguyen Manh Cuong.
OVs in Thailand, Singapore, Philippines act as friendship bridges: official
May 28, 2026 14:53
While the Vietnamese communities in these countries differ in size, history and makeup, they have all made tangible contributions to bilateral friendship and cooperation across multiple fields, helping boost mutual understanding and deepen friendly relations in recent years.
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