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.
Philippines, Vietnam to hold first joint naval drills amid tensions in South China Sea
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