Scarborough dispute may derail Asian economic plan

Cayetano Paderanga Jr., ADB Meet, Scarborough Shoal Dispute

The conflict between China and the Philippines over the resource-rich Scarborough Shoal is likely to derail plans of selected Asian countries to integrate their economies by 2015, a chief economist and a social science expert from the two countries said.

Posted: May 4th, 2012 in Headlines,Latest Business Stories | Read More »

Philippines rolls out red carpet for ADB meet on May 2 to 5

By Doris C. Dumlao

A worker reaches out to get the billboard for the upcoming annual meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Development Bank in Pasay City, Philippines. AP Photo/Pat Roque

The Philippines rolls out the red carpet Wednesday for the movers and shakers of the international financial community as it plays host to the 45th annual meetings of the board of governors of the Asian Development Bank.

Posted: May 2nd, 2012 in Headlines,Latest Business Stories | Read More »

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