Philippine FDI Inflows Hit 7-Month High in August, But Year-to-Date Still Down 19%
Foreign direct investment (FDI) into the Philippines reached a seven-month high in August, yet year-to-date inflows remain down 19%. This indicates both the resilience of the domestic economy and persistent challenges in the investment climate.
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