Philippine Poverty and Farm-Based Economy Have Roots in Colonial Era
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Philippine Poverty and Farm-Based Economy Have Roots in Colonial Era

Decades after independence, the Philippines lacks the kind of factory economy that has lifted up other Asian nations, tying millions to farm work.
The Clock is Ticking on Improving China-U.S. Relations, Experts Say
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The Clock is Ticking on Improving China-U.S. Relations, Experts Say

Participants in a task force at the DealBook Summit said President Xi seemed ready to expand economic relations. But for how long?
Biden’s Pacific Trade Pact Suffers Setback After Criticism From Congress
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Biden’s Pacific Trade Pact Suffers Setback After Criticism From Congress

The administration will no longer try to announce the completion of the trade terms this week, after prominent Democrats objected to some provisions.