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What drives FDI in the Asia Pacific Region?

The Asia Pacific region is witnessing economic growth despite the ongoing tensions between China and the smaller Asian nations in the South China Sea. Countries such as Cambodia, Vietnam, the Philippines and Singapore are experiencing a surge in foreign direct investment (FDI) from nations including Australia, Germany, Spain and the US. Investment is particularly noticeable [...]

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The South China Sea: Is there a compromise?

The South China Sea remains a focal point of strategic and territorial dispute, principally involving China and neighbouring ASEAN member countries like the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia. This region, crucial for international shipping and its wealth of natural resources, witnesses frequent disputes that have the potential to escalate into greater regional conflict. China's assertive

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South China Sea Storms: A dive into the contested waters

The South China Sea covers a vast expanse of approximately 3.5 million square kilometres. It contains in the region of 250 small islands, atolls, cays, shoals, reefs and sandbars which are mostly submerged in high tides. The most prominent two groups are known as the Spratly and Paracel Islands. These vast seas border several countries

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The Philippines’ Economic Renaissance: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

The Philippines has been recently reporting strong economic growth, evidenced by healthy GDP figures and an increased appetite from foreign investment. Employment rates are steadily rising aided by the expansion of sectors like Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and manufacturing. When compared to its ASEAN neighbours like Vietnam and Indonesia, its growth is robust, firmly establishing

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China and the Philippines: A complex and multifaceted issue with huge economic and security implications

The main issue revolves around competing territorial claims in the South China Sea. China claims almost the entire sea based on its "nine-dash line" map, which overlaps with the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and territorial waters of other countries, including the Philippines. This has led to disputes over the control of islands, reefs and shoals,

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US attempts to weaken BRICS

With talk that Venezuela and Mexico are formally applying for membership of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), it is a good time to assess just what the Biden administration is trying to do to weaken and break up the trading bloc. The US succeeded in regaining control over the Philippines as part

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