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US commits $1.5B to Southeast Asian energy infrastructure

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The United States has announced a significant investment of US$1.5 billion in Southeast Asian energy infrastructure, marking the largest project investment in the history of the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC). This initiative aims to bolster energy security in the Indo-Pacific region and counter China's influence in infrastructure development. The announcement was made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a visit to Manila, coinciding with a broader US commitment of US$2.5 billion for other regional development areas, including future technologies. AI

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US commits $1.5B to Southeast Asian energy infrastructure

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Inside America’s US$1.5 billion play for Southeast Asian energy

    The United States is pitching billions of dollars in investment to become Southeast Asia’s energy partner of choice, offering gas, grid technology and nuclear expertise as ongoing turmoil from the Iran war sharpens fears of future supply shocks. Analysts say the push serves Ameri…

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