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Philippine businesses urge to speed up reforms
Local and foreign business groups in the Philippines on September 11 urged to speed up the passage of economic reform bills that would encourage...
Philippines, US hold talks on troop build-up
On August 14, the Philippines and the US conducted high level talks on a proposal to increase the US military’s rotational presence in the...
Philippines seeking larger US military presence
The government of the Philippines has announced that it will seek a larger American military presence in the country.
The Philippines hosted the largest American...
Aquino stronger after Philippine polls
Philippine President Benigno Aquino III secured big wins in mid-term elections seen as vital to his ambitious reform agenda. However, the success of graft-tainted...
Philippine polls feature rogue candidates
The Philippine mid-term elections being held on May 13 are seen as a mandate for President Benigno Aquino's reform agenda. Voters are choosing more...
Diamond Exchange of Singapore awarded WFDB 2014 conference
The Diamond Exchange of Singapore (DES) has been selected by the World Federation of Diamond Bourses to host the 2014 World Diamond Congress. While...
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Thailand, Singapore most vulnerable to potential US recession
Southeast Asia could be seriously affected in case the US falls into recession, but some countries would be more badly hit than others, economists...