[Analytics] Why some atolls of the Pacific Islands have been growing
Low-lying atolls in the Pacific Ocean have long been considered some of the most vulnerable…
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.
Nickel price at year-high as China seeks extra supply
JAKARTA, Dec 4, 2020, StockHead. Nickel prices have taken off as China struggles to source…
Parents will be allowed to bring kids to malls in quarantine areas: Philippine official
MANILA, Dec 1, 2020, PhilStar. Minors in areas under general community quarantine may soon be…
British Dyson to set up new advanced manufacturing hub in Singapore
SINGAPORE, Nov 27, 2020, ST. British technology company Dyson is planning for a new advanced…
India records highest rate of bribery in Asia: survey
NEW DELHI, Nov 26, 2020, The Hindu. India has the highest rate of bribery and…
Philipiine domestic trade falls 60.1 per cent by value in third quarter
MANILA, Nov 26, 2020, BW. Domestic trade declined 60.1% year-on-year by value to P91.19 billion…
Metro Manila mayors caution against shift to MGCQ amid holiday season
MANILA, Nov 26, 2020, PhilStar. Local executives in the capital region are wary of easing…
Philippines in advanced talks with AstraZeneca for vaccine
MANILA, Nov 24, 2020, Reuters. The Philippines is close to concluding talks with Britain’s AstraZeneca…
Covid-19 vaccine can arrive in the Philippines before April 2021: Officials
MANILA, Nov 20, 2020, Rappler. With President Rodrigo Duterte set to issue an emergency use…
Philippines to pay advance payments for Covid-19 vaccines
MANILA, Nov 19, 2020, PhilStar. President Rodrigo Duterte has allowed advance payments for COVID-19 vaccines,…
Cagayan valley is under water in the Philippines
MANILA, Nov 15, 2020, The Manila Times. Cagayan was submerged in water late Friday night…
15 countries sign RCEP, the world’s largest trade pact
SINGAPORE, Nov 15, 2020, ST. The world’s largest trade pact was inked on Sunday (Nov…