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Philippines expands shipbuilding capacity with Japanese investment

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The Philippines is expanding its West Cebu Industrial Park to bolster its defense and economy through shipbuilding. This expansion, the third under President Marcos, aims to increase the park's size to over 600 hectares. The move follows Marcos' visit to Japan, where discussions with Tsuneishi Group Corporation focused on their planned investments in shipbuilding, green maritime technologies, and advanced manufacturing within the Philippines, including expanding existing shipyard facilities. AI

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

    Will Marcos’ shipbuilding push deliver lasting capacity for Philippines?

    The Philippines has a rare opening to turn its geography, skilled workers and deepening ties with Japan into a stronger maritime industrial base, but analysts say Manila’s push to make shipbuilding a strategic industry will be judged by whether fresh investment can produce lastin…

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