Philippines
A fast-growing economy anchored by remittances and outsourcing, with a security relationship with Washington that keeps getting tested in new ways.
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May- 2026 -22 MayEarth
Strait of Hormuz disruption forces India, Indonesia to reverse clean energy goals
The Strait of Hormuz disruption is doing more than raising fuel prices across India, Indonesia, Bangladesh, and the Philippines — it is pushing governments to reverse hard-won clean-energy commitments and…
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22 MayCapital
Oil shock fractures Southeast Asia, hitting Philippines and Thailand hardest
A Middle East-driven oil price surge, with Brent crude between USD 88 and USD 94 per barrel since late April 2026, is fracturing Southeast Asia. Commodity exporters like Indonesia and…
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22 MayCapital
Iran War Drives Asia Currencies to Extreme Bear Scenarios, Forcing Rate Hikes
The Iran war, now in its fourth month, has pushed crude oil prices up 40%, driving extreme bear scenarios for the currencies and bonds of India, Indonesia, and the Philippines.…
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20 MayPower
Philanthropy Asia Alliance pledges $2.6M for clean energy in Philippine, Indonesian communities
The Just Energy Transition Community (JETC), a philanthropic coalition, has pledged US$2.6 million to deploy clean energy systems in farming and fishing communities across the Philippines and Indonesia. This initiative…
