People-to-people diplomacy nurtures Vietnam-Philippines friendship

Alongside relations between the two States, people-to-people exchanges have always served as an important foundation for bringing Vietnam-Philippines ties closer to the community. Cultural, educational, academic and youth exchanges, friendship activities and community connectivity programmes have helped deepen mutual understanding, trust and affection between the Vietnamese and Philippine people. - Vietnam promotes cooperation to remove barriers to rice trade with Philippines - Vietjet expands flight network in Philippines, Thailand - Ho Chi Minh City looks to boost cooperation with Thailand, Cambodia, Philippines