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Contracts Worth $1.7 Billion Awarded for ADB-Funded Malolos–Clark Railway Project
Construction of the Malolos–Clark Railway Project, a flagship Philippine project funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), is expected to begin soon, following the...
Harnessing Digital Technologies Can Help Philippines Overcome Impact of Pandemic
Rapid adoption of digital technologies can help the Philippines overcome the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic, recover from the crisis, and achieve its vision...
Philippines: Vibrant Agriculture is Key to Faster Recovery and Poverty Reduction
Transforming Philippine agriculture into a dynamic, high-growth sector is essential for the country to speed up recovery, poverty reduction and inclusive growth, according to...
ADB Supports Philippines’ Financial Inclusion Reforms with $300M Loan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $300 million policy-based loan to support the Philippine government’s efforts to boost inclusive growth by implementing...
South China Sea Dispute: In Light of International Law of the Seas
The South China Sea (SCS) is one of the most disputed sea in the world, with contested maritime claims by Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Malaysia,...
ADB to Help Boost Farm Incomes in the Philippines with $400 Million Loan
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $400 million policy-based loan to support reforms by the Philippine government aimed at raising the productivity...
ASEAN knows that Trump does not have a clear vision for Asia
US Secretary of State, Mike Pompeo supported a statement issued by ASEAN, during the 11 member South East Asian regional organization’s virtual summit held...
Understanding the Case of the Philippines and China in the South China Sea Dispute
Authors: Dhruv Yadav and Ankit Malhotra
It is common knowledge; when stakes are high and stakeholders are many, disputes are bound to happen. Hence, the...
Indonesia Needs New Maritime Approach in the Sea of Natuna Island
The Indonesia-China conflict in the sea of the Natuna Islands Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) which was recently reportedly massively was not new. A similar...
ADB Loan to Help Strengthen Metro Manila’s Water Supply Infrastructure
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $126 million loan to the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS) to support the construction of a...