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Philippines eyes billions in investment from Pax Silica tech hub, but farmers fear for their livelihoods

A proposed industrial park in Tarlac province under the United States-led Pax Silica initiative could create thousands of jobs, but residents and experts are raising concerns over transparency, displacement and pressure on resources.

Philippines eyes billions in investment from Pax Silica tech hub, but farmers fear for their livelihoods

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'Switzerland plus' deal option for UK as it seeks closer ties with EU, senior MEP says

Bernd Lange's comments come as the Brexit debate has once again reignited across the UK after British Prime Minister Andy Burnham called for the country to readdress its relationship with Brussels.

  • UK may consider a "Switzerland plus" deal for closer EU ties
  • Senior MEP Bernd Lange proposes political, trade, security cooperation
  • Swiss model of partial integration serves as potential template

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