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Vietnamese Leader Arrives in Manila - BusinessWorld Online

The visit includes talks on trade, food security and maritime cooperation as the two countries mark 50 years of diplomatic ties, officials said.

  • On Sunday, Vietnamese President and Communist Party General Secretary Tô Lâm arrived at Villamor Air Base in Pasay City for a two-day state visit to the Philippines.
  • The visit marks the 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations and the 10th year of their Strategic Partnership, positioning Vietnam as the Philippines' only strategic partner in Southeast Asia.
  • President Ferdinand Marcos will hold bilateral talks with Tô Lâm on Monday, with discussions focusing on deepening "political, defense and economic cooperation," the Presidential Communications Office said.
  • The Philippines plans to open a consulate general in Ho Chi Minh City by mid-2026 to support more than 7,000 Filipinos living in Vietnam.
  • Both nations seek to navigate regional security tensions in the South China Sea while pursuing stronger economic integration within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations.
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GMA Filipino News broke the news in Quezon City, Philippines (the) on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
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