How PH can rival Vietnam for foreign investments

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<p>The Philippines should focus on “rapidly growing” its manufacturing sector to attract foreign investors just like Vietnam.</p>

The Philippines should focus on “rapidly growing” its manufacturing sector to attract foreign investors just like Vietnam.

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How PH can rival Vietnam for foreign investments

How PH can rival Vietnam for foreign investments

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Published Jun 25, 2018 12:49 PM PHT

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