Philippines, Vietnam to boost cooperation

(From left) Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. inspect honour guards. Pic/AP

The Philippines and Vietnam signed an agreement Tuesday on preventing and managing incidents in the disputed South China Sea as Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.'s visited Hanoi.

Several countries, including the Philippines and Vietnam, are locked in maritime disputes with China over its claims of sovereignty over virtually the entire South China Sea, one of the world's most crucial routes for shipping.

The Philippines and Vietnam agreed to increase coordination on maritime issues and work to promote trust and confidence. The two countries also signed a deal on Tuesday for Vietnam to supply the Philippines with 1.5 million to 2 million tonnes of rice each year at affordable prices.

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