The August 9 drill is the first between the Philippines and Vietnam, which have competing claims over some parts of the South China Sea and have had run-ins with China's coast guard in the disputed waterway
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MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and Vietnam will kick off their first-ever joint coast guard exercise in the Manila Bay this week, in line with a commitment by both countries to boost maritime cooperation. Vietnam’s 90-meter ship CSB 8002 arrived at the port of Manila on Monday, August 5, for a five-day port call.
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