Philippines Faces Steep Climb to High-Income Status, ADBI Warns
The Philippines and other Asian upper-middle income countries (UMICs) face a difficult climb to high-income status due to geopolitical fragmentation, AI, and climate risks, according to the Asian Development Bank Institute (ADBI). Unlike past transitions, external support is minimal, necessitating a self-driven shift to a service-based economy.
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