Southeast Asian countries may not be far behind in joining the freedom of navigation operations in the South China Sea as China grows its fangs and shows its true colors behind its promises of trade, investments and economic assistance.
A recent study revealed that the capital of the Philippines, Manila, is third most expensive cities to live in in six Southeast Asian countries even though its residents have the lowest average salary across the region.
A research group urged the government to allocate more funds for the local coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) response and to focus less on the country’s sovereign credit rating.