US Envoy Denies 'Pax Silica' Deal at ASEAN Summit
A US envoy dismissed reports that the Philippines would sign a framework agreement for the 'Pax Silica Economic Security Zone' at the ASEAN Summit. The plan aims to create an AI and semiconductor hub but faces environmental and community impact concerns.
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