BUSINESSJul 10 · 04:00 UTCSCMP CHINASam Beltran

Why the Philippines is losing out in Southeast Asia’s investment boom

The Philippines' foreign direct investment inflows remained stagnant in 2025, lagging behind Southeast Asian neighbors despite a regional capital boom. A corruption scandal and systemic issues have contributed to declining investor confidence, with Manila ranking sixth in the region, securing only US$9 billion of the US$244 billion influx.

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