[Analytics] A deadly and disastrous 2020 for the Philippines
A major volcanic eruption, massive flooding in several regions, surging COVID-19 cases, and a worsening…
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.
A major volcanic eruption, massive flooding in several regions, surging COVID-19 cases, and a worsening…
On 6 May 2009, Malaysia and Vietnam jointly notified a submission to the UN Commission…
BANGKOK, Dec 17, 2020, Pattaya Mail. Thai authorities have issued detailed and ongoing instructions, from…
SURABAYA, Dec 13, 2020, PNA. State-owned train manufacturer PT INKA for the first time shipped…
MANILA, Dec 9, 2020, The Manila Times. President Rodrigo Duterte has ruled out any ceasefire…
Low-lying atolls in the Pacific Ocean have long been considered some of the most vulnerable…
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MANILA, Dec 1, 2020, PhilStar. Minors in areas under general community quarantine may soon be…
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NEW DELHI, Nov 26, 2020, The Hindu. India has the highest rate of bribery and…
MANILA, Nov 26, 2020, BW. Domestic trade declined 60.1% year-on-year by value to P91.19 billion…
MANILA, Nov 26, 2020, PhilStar. Local executives in the capital region are wary of easing…