While the Philippine economy continues to post healthy growth rates, a strong case can be made that the country’s full potential has yet to be realised. This is in part due to inefficiencies in the mass-transport network. Comprised of 16 townships and one municipality, which have had their boundaries blend into each other over decades of...
In what ways can domestic manpower standards for seafaring in the Philippines be harmonised with international standards?
Though still trailing its neighbors, the transport sector in the Philippines is in the process of modernizing as the current government continues to fast-track relevant infrastructure projects, while also taking modest steps to improve inter-agency cooperation and good governance. The sector is a key component of the national economy, which will be better able to achieve its potential through...
A series of reforms initiated by the administration of President Benigno Aquino III in the last few years have boosted spending on infrastructure and opened key industries to outside investors. The reforms prompted a series of upgrades to the Philippines’ credit ratings and echo initiatives taken in the region as it embarks on greater integration through the ASEAN Economic Community.
Regional integration and bilateral trade growth are driving Vietnam’s ambitions to become a major transport and logistics hub, though existing port infrastructure will need to be better leveraged to achieve the country’s goals.
Une série de projets dans le domaine des transports en commun vient se placer en tête des efforts déployés par le Maroc afin d’améliorer la connectivité et de réduire les embouteillages dont souffre le pays, tout en s’inscrivant dans une stratégie plus vaste qui vise à répondre aux nouveaux besoins suscités par l’urbanisation rapide du royaume.
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