[Analytics] How Asia sees Hong Kong’s extradition bill protests
The mammoth marches that involved an estimated 2 million people have inspired a range of…
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.
Duterte’s ‘insulting remarks’ on Philippines’ boat sinking draw flak
MANILA, Jun 19, 2019, Inquirer. Senators on Tuesday bewailed President Duterte’s playing down the sinking…
Philippine fishing boat sunk by Chinese ship
MANILA, Jun 18, 2019, PhilStar. The Vietnamese fishing boat that reportedly saved 22 Filipinos after…
[Analytics] Is Southeast Asia’s safe-haven halo for real?
In a world lousy with runaway populism, trade wars and surging oil prices, punters are…
China’s denial of hit-and-run slammed: ‘Baloney’
SAN JOSE, Jun 16, 2019, Inquirer with reports from AFP and AP. The captain of…
Philippine fishing boat was rammed by the Chinese vessel: Navy chief
MANILA, Jun 15, 2019, PhilStar. What made a Chinese vessel come into contact with a…
[Analytics] Southeast Asia: Hiding in plain sight
Ask many American, German or Canadian businesses or investors about “Asian business opportunities,” and they…
Philippines fires off diplomatic protest over boat sinking
MANILA, Jun 14, 2019, PhilStar. The Philippines has lodged a diplomatic protest over the sinking…
ASEAN uses ‘wartime’ Philippine flag in Independence Day greeting
MANILA, Jun 12, 2019, PhilStar. The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) has broken protocol…
Week-in-Pacifica (Jun 5-12)
Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam vows to push ahead with extradition Bill as city gears…
Philippine coast guard spots Chinese warship, militia boats near Scarborough Shoal
MANILA, Jun 10, 2019, PhilStar. The Philippine Coast Guard spotted a Chinese navy warship, along…
Philippines rejects call for UN probe into alleged rights violations
MANILA, Jun 9, 2019, PhilStar. The Department of Foreign Affairs rejected a call by United…