PhilippinesThe recent agreement between the US Trade and Development Agency and the New NAIA Infrastructure Corp. to upgrade security at Manila's airport is a step forward. However, the true measure of success will be in the execution, a key theme in the analysis of regional state capacity.
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PhilippinesWhen a global firm like Visa expands its footprint in the Philippines, it reflects a broader narrative about the country's improving business environment and institutional reliability.
PhilippinesAnnounced foreign investment pledges are one thing; realised investment is another. The Philippines' recent slump in FDI highlights the gap and the work required to close it.
PhilippinesNet inflow of foreign direct investments in the Philippines fell in the first half of the year. For capital to be realised, it must be met with land, permits, power, and talent on the ground.
