Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. (Photo: vneconomy.vn)

“Vietnam and the Philippines to lead Southeast Asian growth in 2023” has been cited by Philippine media on Friday.

The Vietnam-Philippines Investment-Trade Forum, held within the framework of the official visit to the Philippines by National Assembly Chairman Vuong Dinh Hue, is attracting special attention from the Philippine media which said the Forum will open up opportunities for trade and investment between the two countries.

CNN Philippines quoted the Palace as saying that the forum will "open new opportunities for Vietnamese businessmen wanting to invest in the Philippines."