US and Philippines plan economic security zone focused on AI and supply chains
It aims to strengthen supply chains and manufacturing capacity.
The United States Department of State has announced plans with the Government of the Republic of the Philippines to establish a 4,000 acre Economic Security Zone. The project is designed as part of efforts to strengthen supply chains and industrial cooperation.
According to the Department of State, the zone will serve as the first AI native industrial acceleration hub under the Pax Silica framework. It aims to support advanced manufacturing, data infrastructure and technology development.
The initiative is intended to enhance coordination across the full technology supply chain, including critical minerals, semiconductors and computing systems. It reflects broader efforts to align investment and industrial capacity among partner countries.
The US Department of State states that the project will contribute to economic security and technological cooperation, with the Economic Security Zone planned in the Philippines.
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