Vietnam speeding up South China Sea island-building pace, US researchers say
WASHINGTON, Jun 7, 2024, Reuters. Vietnam has been increasing its dredging and landfill work in…
Philippines
The Philippines, an economy of 100 million people, was a founding member of APEC. When the forum was founded in 1989, the Philippines had a real GDP of 91 billion, and a per capita GDP of 1,500. By 2016, the Philippines’ GDP was more than doubled at USD 284 billion, while its per capita GDP rose to USD 2,700.
‘United States can be secure only if Asia is’: Defence chief Austin
SINGAPORE, Jun 1, 2024, CNA. US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin stressed on Saturday (Jun 1)…
Regional countries must guard against U.S. ploy to destabilize Asia-Pacific
BEIJING, Apr 12, 2024, Xinhua. Though hyped as a forum for fostering “peace and security”…
Philippines woos neighbours to craft code on South China Sea
MANILA, Nov 20, 2023, Reuters. The Philippines has approached neighbours such as Malaysia and Vietnam…
Philippines aiming to seal “reciprocal” troop pact with Japan
MANILA, Nov 6, 2023, Reuters. The Philippines hopes to reach an agreement with Japan “at…
Philippines says Chinese coastguard ‘intentionally’ collided with its boats
MANILA, Oct 23, 2023, Reuters. The Philippines on Monday accused Chinese coastguard vessels of “intentionally”…
Philippines, allies kick off naval drills amid Asia-Pacific tension
MANILA, Oct 2, 2023, Reuters. Forces from Manila, Britain, Canada, Japan and the United States…
Philippines removes Chinese barrier at disputed shoal in ‘special operation’
MANILA, Sep 25, 2023, Reuters. The Philippines said on Monday it executed a “special operation”…
House inquiry on US-Philippines defense guidelines eyed
MANILA, May 8, 2023, The Manila Times. Act Teachers Rep. France Castro said the Makabayan…
US VP Harris to visit Philippine island near China-claimed waters
PUERTO PRINCESA, Nov 22, 2022, AFP. US Vice President Kamala Harris will travel today to…
Philippines’ Marcos open to buying Russian fuel, proposes new Myanmar approach
MANILA, Oct 5, 2022, Reuters. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday said his nation…
Philippines probes telecoms firms over anti-competition complaint
MANILA, Aug 26, 2022, Reuters. The Philippines’ antitrust agency said on Friday it will investigate…