The Philippine Coast Guard welcomes Vietnam's CSB 8002 vessel as it arrives for a five-day visit in Manila on Aug 5, 2024. ST PHOTO: MARA CEPEDA

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   The #Philippines and #Vietnam are set to hold their first joint #MaritimeExercises on Aug 9, a historic move seen as a way to deepen trust between the two South-east Asian nations that have resisted #Beijing’s increasing assertiveness in the #SouthChinaSea.

   The coast guard drills are unprecedented for the two countries.

   #WestPHSea

   Philippines, Vietnam to hold first joint naval drills amid tensions in South China Sea
   https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/se-asia/philippines-vietnam-to-hold-first-joint-naval-drills-amid-tensions-in-south-china-sea