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HANOI — The Philippines and Vietnam will explore untapped areas for cooperation to expand their bilateral trade from $7 billion to $10 billion in the coming years, according to President Marcos.
PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. arrived yesterday from a two-day state visit to Vietnam, which focused on security and defense issues including matters concerning the West Philippine Sea.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. signed a memorandum of understanding with Minister Nguyen Hong Dien of the Ministry of Industry and Trade of Viet Nam to enhance cooperation on rice trade. The MOU creates a framework for the promotion of sustainable rice trade cooperation that meets the common interests of the Philippines and Viet Nam. Under the MOU, Viet Nam commits to supply the Philippines with 1.5 – 2 million metric tons of white rice annually.
Sen. Grace Poe said the so-called People's Initiative for Charter change (Cha-cha) was flawed at the onset for focusing on the joint voting by Congress, instead of stating the provisions that needed amendments in the 1987 Constitution.
MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines and Vietnam agreed to prevent maritime incidents in the South China Sea and enhance cooperation among their coast guards, Malacañang announced Tuesday.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. led a town hall meeting with highland vegetable industry stakeholders during a visit to the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center on January 26, 2024.
PRESIDENT Marcos Jr. arrived yesterday in Vietnam where he will seek to strengthen ties between Manila and Hanoi and areas of cooperation including maritime, defense and security.
HONG KONG, China — Oil rose Monday on fresh Middle East fears as Joe Biden pledged to retaliate after blaming Iran-backed rebels for the killing of three US service members in a drone attack on a base in Jordan.