China’s Xi urges ‘all-out’ infrastructure push to boost growth
BEIJING, China (AFP) -- China's Xi Jinping has called for an "all-out" campaign to build infrastructure, according to state media,…
4 years ago
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Pres. Duterte vows to finish critical infra projects, ensure these would benefit Filipinos beyond his term
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte vowed to finish “critical infrastructure projects” which his administration had started and to…
4 years ago
Biden celebrates $1 trillion fix for US infrastructure
by Mandel Ngan with Sebastian Smith in Washington NORTH WOODSTOCK, United States (AFP) -- Joe Biden flew Tuesday to a…
5 years ago
Top global oil exporter Saudi Arabia launches car-free city
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia (AFP) — Saudi Arabia, the world's top crude exporter, announced Sunday the launch of an eco-city "with zero…
5 years ago
Millions malnourished in Pakistan despite abundance of food
by Ashraf KHAN A frantic mother cradling her seven-month-old baby rushes towards the special paediatric ward in a desolate Pakistan…
7 years ago
Regional push as Australia’s population hits 25 million
SYDNEY, Australia (AFP) -- Australia's population was due to hit 25 million on Tuesday, renewing debate about overcrowding and infrastructure…
8 years ago
Nat’l gov’t’s infra spending from January to May reaches P281-B; DOF confident on expanding economy
(Eagle News) – The national government has spent P281 billion on infrastructure in the first five months of 2018…
8 years ago
OPEC institution offers funding for “Build, Build, Build” projects
A financial institution established by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to help reduce poverty in developing countries has…
8 years ago
Pernia: Proposed Bulacan International Airport, 7 other proposals get NEDA Board approval
(Eagle News) --The National Economic Development Authority Board has approved eight infrastructure proposals, including one for the construction, maintenance and…
8 years ago
Trump budget includes infrastructure plan, steep social cuts, rising deficits
by Douglas Gillison © Agence France-Presse WASHINGTON, United States (AFP) -- President Donald Trump on Monday unveiled an ambitious proposal to renew…
8 years ago
DOF: 75 gov’t flagship projects to create 1.7 million jobs by 2022
(Eagle News) -- Department of Finance (DOF) Undersecretary Grace Karen Singson said that the government’s 75 flagship projects under the…
8 years ago
Abella reveals gov’t plans to construct two bridges in Metro Manila with help from China
(Eagle News) -- Presidential Spokesperson Ernesto Abella on Thursday revealed plans for the "design and construction" of two bridges in…
9 years ago
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