Singapore and the Philippines boost digital, healthcare, counterterrorism cooperation


Lee and Marcos Jr witnessed the signing of several MoUs between the two countries on Sept 7, 2022. - LIANHE ZAOBAO

SINGAPORE (The Straits Times/Asia News Network): Singapore and the Philippines are seeking to deepen cooperation in fields such as digital connectivity, healthcare and counterterrorism with the signing and exchanges of several agreements on Wednesday (Sept 7).

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr witnessed the signings and exchanges at the Istana during Marcos' two-day state visit that started on Tuesday.

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