“In 1990, Vietnam’s GDP stood at only around $6.5 billion, close to one-eighth of the Philippines’ roughly $50.5 billion economy. […]
Vietnam’s GDP surpasses Philippines, closes in on Thailand Read Post »
Economics, Indo-Pacific News, Philippines, Vietnam“A proposed troop access deal between the Philippines and Britain marks the latest step in Manila’s drive to draw more
UK-Philippines troop deal to boost NATO’s South China Sea reach Read Post »
Defense, Indo-Pacific News, Philippines, United Kingdom“For decades, discourse surrounding Sabah’s ports has been predominantly commercial—centered on container throughput, vessel turnaround times, tariff structures, foreign investment,
Why Sabah must control its strategic ports in an era of superpower rivalry Read Post »
Indo-Pacific News, Malaysia, Maritime security, Philippines“On July 29, a military parade commemorating Independence Day was held in Lima, the capital of Peru. Hyundai Rotem’s K2
South Korea’s defense industry expands orders in Peru, Chile, Philippines Read Post »
Defense, Indo-Pacific News, Philippines, South Korea“Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim pledged to bolster Malaysia’s defences, citing concerns over a US-backed Philippine military outpost just kilometres
Malaysia raises concerns over US-backed Philippine military base Read Post »
Defense, Indo-Pacific News, Malaysia, Philippines“The Philippines is positioning itself as Latin America’s bridge to Southeast Asia, testing whether shared history and culture can translate
Philippines stakes claim as Latin America’s ASEAN gateway Read Post »
ASEAN, Indo-Pacific News, Philippines, Trade“China began five consecutive days of live-fire military drills in the South China Sea starting on the 24th, extending its
China stages five days of live-fire drills in South China Sea Read Post »
China, Indo-Pacific News, Maritime security, Philippines“Pax Silica, envisioned as a semiconductor and artificial intelligence hub in New Clark City, would require 3 gigawatts of power
Philippines: Pax Silica faces costly power, water and land trade-offs Read Post »
Indo-Pacific News, Infrastructure, Philippines, Technology“The Philippines will receive a €15 million (US$17 million) help package under the European Peace Facility to strengthen its maritime
EU’s US$17 million maritime aid for Philippines targets Asian ‘fault lines’ Read Post »
European Union, Indo-Pacific News, Maritime security, Philippines“The Philippines will receive up to $9 million for the expansion of a pier in the western province of Palawan
US to fund Philippine Coast Guard base expansion near South China Sea Read Post »
Indo-Pacific News, Maritime security, Philippines, South China Sea“It is not suggested that Beijing is interested in ‘re-integrating’ the Batanes Islands as part of Chinese territory as it
Why Chinese claims of sovereignty over the Batanes cannot be ignored Read Post »
China, Indo-Pacific News, Philippines, Sovereignty“This projection comes from Joshua Bingcang, president and chief executive officer of the Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA).” “In
Philippines: Pax Silica hub to bring P180B in gov’t income, 190,000 jobs Read Post »
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