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To: 2ndDivisionVet
We are ready to take our place as one of Asia’s tiger economies

The 4 Asian Tigers are Hong Kong, Singapore South Korea, and Taiwan. They experience rapid industrialization with and average GDP growth of more than 7% for more than 30 years.

The Philippines GDP growth has been about 1.2% over the past 20 years, but it has been strong over the past 2 years.

The only way for the Philippines to continue with strong growth and rapid industrialization is to position themselves as a low wage alternative to China.

I wouldn't be surprised if much of the $1 billion infrastructure aid will go toward improving the infrastructure around Korean manufacturing plants. It is not cheap to upgrade roads, power plants, and ports.

Nevertheless, I don't see the Philippines becoming the 5th tiger economy.

4 posted on 06/05/2018 6:20:07 PM PDT by Tai_Chung
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To: Tai_Chung

Not unless my #1 is negated.


5 posted on 06/05/2018 6:30:30 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet (You cannot invade the mainland US. There'd be a rifle behind every blade of grass.)
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