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Think Tank Opposes Philippines-China Gas Deal in West Philippine Sea
An independent think tank is urging the government to reconsider plans for joint gas exploration with China in the West Philippine Sea.
PH, Japan sign loan deals for subway and Mindanao highway projects
The Philippine government and Japan on Friday signed agreements for major infrastructure projects aimed at boosting the country’s economy and improving transportation.
Japan, Philippines mark 70 years of with high-level conference
The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines, together with the Stratbase Institute for Strategic and International Studies, held a high-level conference in Makati City to celebrate 70 years of friendship between Japan and the Philippines.
Philippines – Japan ties seen as vital amid global tensions
Cooperation between the Philippines and Japan was no longer a choice “but a requirement,” government leaders and experts said on Tuesday, as both countries marked the 70th anniversary of the normalization of their diplomatic relations amid rising tensions both in the Indo-Pacific and the Middle East.
Australia strengthens trade and education ties with PH
Australian Assistant Minister Matt Thistlethwaite visited the Philippines on Wednesday to lead a business mission aimed at boosting trade and investment between Australia and Southeast Asia.
