China, Japan, Korea, Russia compete for $2 Billion Nuclear Plant, LNG Philippines Gas project

Russia Floating Nuclear Power Plant Technology. illustration: popsci.com China, Japan compete for $2bn Philippine gas project China and Japan are competing for a $2-billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Philippines, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi told the Nikkei Asian Review. Over 20 companies from eight countries have proposed...

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Seven Japanese trading houses investing $3.9b in Philippines

Sumitomo Farming Technology Seven major Japanese trading houses are looking at investing up to $3.9 billion (₱198.5 billion) in different industries in the Philippines. After his recent trip to Tokyo, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) secretary Ramon Lopez disclosed on Monday (March 13) that the Japanese companies...

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Japanese Billionaire Plans to Transform Philippines into “The Next Hawaii”

Kazuo Okada. Photo: Japan Daily Press Okada to transform the Philippines into ‘the next Hawaii’ Billionaire Kazuo Okada, whose net worth stands at $2.4 billion currently, intends to transform the Philippines (EPHE) (PIE) into “the next Hawaii.” The country’s appealing beaches and its plan to become a major...

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Jones Cup 2015: Gilas Pilipinas beats Japan 75-60 ahead of Iran clash

Jones Cup: Gilas routs Japan, 75-60Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Gilas Pilipinas pulled away early in the fourth quarter to rout Japan, 75-60, in the 37th William Jones Cup on Wednesday (September 2) at the Xinzhuang Stadium in Taipei.After a tight first three quarters, Gilas fired at will...

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Philippines confirmed buying SKR/ Japan made diesel powered Submarine- For the first time

Philippines is interested in acquiring Diesel submarines based on technology from the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force's Soryu-class vessel. image:asia.nikkei.comPhilippines to buy submarines and advanced missile systems for the first timeThis will ensure strength in the South China SeaManila: For the first time, the Philippines will buy electric and...

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PHOTOS: Philippines challenges China's Claim of West Philippine Sea at UNCLOS Tribunal in The Hague

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Philippines challenges China's Claim of country's exclusive economic zone at UNCLOS Tribunal in The Hague. image: inquirer.netIN PHOTOS: Philippines challenges China in The HagueIn photos emailed to Rappler, the Permanent Court of Arbitration gives us a glimpse of the closed-door hearings pitting Manila against Beijing MANILA, Philippines –...

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Japan agency upgrades PH's credit rating to BBB+

Japan credit rating agency raises Philippine ratingTHE Philippines has received another credit rating upgrade, which is the highest rating the country has ever achieved.In a report released Monday, Japan Credit Rating Agency Ltd. (JCR) gave the Philippines BBB+ from BBB rating. This was just a notch away from...

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India, Japan & South Korea agreed trilateral military pact against China

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Japan and South Korea on 29th June 2012 agreed to share intelligence in their first joint military pact since World War II.The agreement is seen as a breakthrough in ties between two neighbors with a difficult history. Japan ruled Korea as a colony for several decades until the...

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COMMENTARY: Is a Nuclear War with China Possible?

BY LAWRENCE S. WITTNERWhile nuclear weapons exist, there remains a danger that they will be used.  After all, for centuries national conflicts have led to wars, with nations employing their deadliest weapons.  The current deterioration of U.S. relations with China might end up providing us with yet another...

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South Korea – the Philippines Strengthen ties – SKorean President State Visit to the Philippines

The Philippines and South Korea will sign on Monday agreements envisioned to further strengthen overall ties between the two countries.South Korean President Lee Myung-bak, who arrived in Manila on Sunday afternoon, will officially begin his state visit with a wreath-laying ceremony at the Rizal Shrine in Luneta before...

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Clinton warns against intimidation in South China Sea dispute

U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday urged claimants to the South China Sea not to resort to intimidation to push their cause in the potentially oil-rich waters, an indirect reference to China ahead of a regional leaders' summit.Clinton reiterated that the United States wanted a candid...

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Philippines Sandwiched by 2 competing superpowers US-China

Philippines’ President Benigno Aquino III will discuss the disputes over the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) and steps on further strengthening the long-standing economic and defense relations between the Philippines and the United States during his meeting with US President Barrack Obama in Bali, Indonesia where the...

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Not contented in Spratlys; China now Claim Palawan islands

During the APEC summit 2011 in Hawaii; China protest the Philippines to use its resources and explore the oils in Palawan and pronounced its claim to the Palawan Islands.China has claimed new territory less than 50 miles (80 kilometers) from a Philippine province, boosting tensions over potentially resource-rich...

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