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Philippines Trails Neighbors in FDI Amid Corruption Scandal and Systemic Issues

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  • The Philippines attracted only US$9 billion in FDI last year, ranking sixth in Southeast Asia amid a regional capital boom.
  • Analysts cite a corruption scandal and systemic issues for the gap, with Singapore and Indonesia leading inflows.

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The Philippines attracted only US$9 billion in FDI last year, ranking sixth in Southeast Asia amid a regional capital boom. Analysts cite a corruption scandal and systemic issues for the gap, with Singapore and Indonesia leading inflows.

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