[Analytics] Top risks in Asia in early 2020
I hope everyone’s 2020 is off to a reasonable start. The pace of global events…
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.
Philippine govt ready for health concerns of Taal evacuees
MANILA, Jan 19, 2020, The Manila Times. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council…
Existing cracks near Taal Volcano widen as it continues to emit steam
MANILA, Jan 17, 2020, PhilStar. Existing fissures in areas near Taal Volcano widened by a…
China, Philippines Coast Guard cooperation helps ties: Spokesperson
BEIJING, Jan 16, 2020, Xinhua. Cooperation between the coast guards of China and the Philippines…
Philippines’ Taal’s main crater lake has been drained
MANILA, Jan 16, 2020, PhilStar. The water in the main crater lake of Taal Volcano…
Tens of thousands face bleak future under the Taal volcano in the Philippines
SANTO TOMAS, Jan 15, 2020, The Straits Times. Ms Estela Mendoza was looking forward to…
[Analytics] Best- to worst-case scenarios: Taal eruption may last from days to months
If worse comes to worst, the eruption of Taal Volcano may last for months or…
Russia, India to sign first contract with third state for BrahMos cruise missile in spring
NEW DELHI, Jan 14, 2020, TASS. The first contract to supply Russian-Indian BrahMos cruise missiles…
Flights in Saipan cancelled due to Philippines eruption
SAIPAN, Jan 14, 2020, RNZ. The eruption of Taal volcano in the Philippines has led…
Philippines’ Taal Volcano eruption triggers dozens of quakes and mass evacuation
MANILA, Jan 13, 2020, Bloomberg. A mass evacuation is underway in the Philippines, where an…
Philippines suspends Manila airport flights as volcano spews ash
MANILA, Jan 12, 2020, Reuters, PhilStar. The Philippine airport authority on Sunday suspended flights at…
Philippines builds infrastructure to spur economy
MANILA, Jan 12, 2020, Asia Times. The Philippines’ economy is leaning heavily on infrastructure projects…