Interview
Transcript: Philippine President Marcos speaks with Nikkei Asia
Leader explains South China Sea and Taiwan tensions, U.S. and Japan defense deals
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Interview
Marcos says 'hard to imagine' Philippines can avoid Taiwan conflict
Moves to tighten defense ties with U.S. and Japan not aimed at China
Trade
Marcos says Philippines to ratify RCEP free trade deal 'soon'
President courts Japanese investors on third day of Tokyo visit
International relations
Philippines, Japan pledge to deepen security and economic ties
Two nations edge toward a troop deployment deal in face of Chinese threat
International relations
Japan eyes Philippines as first recipient of security grant
New framework designed to strengthen armed forces of partner countries
Inflation
Philippine inflation hit 14-year high of 8.7% in January
Marcos calls result 'unfortunate'; focus turns to interest rate decision next week
Your Week in Asia
Philippines' Marcos visits Japan, Indonesia GDP, Toyota results
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Indo-Pacific
Philippines grants U.S. military more base access amid China threat
Beijing reacts negatively to deal that boosts Washington's defense posture in Asia
DealStreetAsia
Malaysia's Creador invests $55m in Philippines-focused DALI Stores
Fund's founder says country will be among its most active investment markets
International relations
Philippines' Marcos to make 'working visit' to Japan next week
Feb. 8-12 trip aimed to bolstering business and security ties
Startups
ASEAN startup fundraising slumped in 2022 but still up from 2019
Investors turn to early-stage deals amid dimmer IPO prospects for tech ventures
Crime
Philippine burner phones under scrutiny in Japan robbery ring
Alleged ringleader 'Luffy' may have sent instructions while held at detention center
Education
Study in Cebu: Japan-run English school in Philippines thrives
QQ English offers online and person-to-person teaching, from one day at a time
Crime
Philippines connection suspected in spree of Japan home invasions
Tokyo police seek extradition of four suspects, including possible ringleader
Economy
Philippines weighs casino, power plant sale to seed wealth fund
Marcos' finance chief: 'a lot of government assets' can be privatized
Economy
Philippines' GDP growth accelerated to 7.6% in 2022
But expansion for final quarter of year slowed to 7.2%
Materials
Philippines' SteelAsia to build $2bn plant with China's Baowu
Project seen feeding country's infrastructure drive and 'spawning new industries'
Inflation
Marcos calls Philippine food inflation an 'emergency situation'
President signals need for more imports to stem price rises
Telecommunication
Philippines' $150m undersea cable network to be completed in April
Tourist hubs on many islands to have better internet connections
Defense
U.S. and Philippines eye first 2-plus-2 meeting in 7 years by spring
Allies set for discussions on joint defense guidelines focused on China
Politics
Philippines gets ready for Muslim Mindanao autonomy by 2025
Disarming rebels, budget management remain issues for Manila
Davos 2023
South China Sea keeps Philippines' Marcos up 'night and day'
President tells Davos he is not taking sides on U.S.-China rivalry
Davos 2023
Davos returns to normal form for 1st time since COVID
South Korean and Philippine leaders to attend, China to send Liu He
Society
Philippine SIM registration drive 'on track' despite bumpy opening
Nearly 10% of 170m cards registered, but concerns over data privacy remain
Food & Beverage
Japan's Ikinari Steak debuts in Philippines after struggling in U.S.
Affordable eatery chain looks to rebound with first location in Southeast Asia