PH, Vietnam elevate strategic partnership

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday announced that the Philippines and Vietnam have elevated bilateral relations to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership as both countries sealed deals in key areas including trade, investment, defense, maritime affairs, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges. Marcos announced the development following his meeting with Vietnamese President To Lam, who is the country for a two-day state visit. The Vietnamese leader’s visit comes as Manila and Hanoi are