US announces $2.5-B investment package

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THE United States (US) announced an investment of over $2.5 billion for Southeast Asia during US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s visit to Manila from July 21 to 23, with a series of new programs for the Philippines and broader initiatives across Asean countries. Rubio traveled to Manila to engage with Asean and regional leaders to advance the US vision for a Free and Open Indo-Pacific, reaffirm US commitment to Asean centrality, and strengthen the US-Philippine alliance. The State Department said the US-Asean Comprehensive Strategic Partnership has helped Southeast Asia grow while creating opportunities for American businesses. Initiatives for the…

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