Pax Silica

Bangladesh navigates ties with China, India, and the US

25 clusters · 109 sources · last updated about 2 hours ago

Latest: Indian High Commissioner Dinesh Trivedi holds bilateral talks in Bangladesh

In August 2026, diplomatic efforts to stabilize Bangladesh’s international relations progressed with both the United States and India. U.S. Special Presidential Envoy Sergio Gor met with Prime Minister Tarique Rahman in

China's expanding critical-material export controls

25 clusters · 93 sources · last updated about 18 hours ago

Latest: United States faces critical mineral supply chain challenges

Since July, Beijing’s tightened export-licence regime has deepened pressure on a range of strategic commodities. In June, China halted high-purity tungsten shipments to Japan, driving the price of tungsten hexafluoride (

US-China AI rivalry intensifies

20 clusters · 180 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: US-China AI rivalry intensifies over military tech and rare earths

Since July 2026, the United States and China have expanded their AI competition beyond large language models to energy supply, research spending, and global governance. China’s rapid build-out of coal-fired and nuclear p

Clark Advanced Manufacturing Park development

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: BCDA and Tarlac partner on Clark Advanced Manufacturing Park

The development of the Clark Advanced Manufacturing Park (CAMP) in New Clark City, Tarlac, has progressed through community engagement and multi-sectoral consultations. Initial efforts involved the Bases Conversion and

Southeast Asian semiconductor industry development

4 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Vietnam electronics exports reach $101 billion amid $60.5 billion trade deficit

Southeast Asian nations are advancing national industrial strategies to establish the region as a semiconductor and digital economy hub. While Thailand has unveiled a national semiconductor plan and Malaysia has committe

Philippines Pax Silica hub phased development

12 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: Pax Silica initiative to establish AI manufacturing hub in New Clark City

In July 2024, the Philippines joined the U.S.-led Pax Silica coalition to diversify semiconductor and rare-earth supply chains, emphasizing its nickel, copper, chromite, and cobalt reserves. A centerpiece is a 1,620-hect

India-US diplomatic and economic engagement

8 clusters · 66 sources · last updated 7 days ago

Latest: US Ambassador Sergio Gor launches TRUST Fellowship to boost India-US tech ties

US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor has undertaken extensive diplomatic engagements to strengthen bilateral economic, technological, and strategic ties. During visits to Karnataka and Kerala, Gor focused on emerging techno

US-China AI Competition and Regulatory Escalation

11 clusters · 91 sources · last updated 14 days ago

Latest: China advances AI dominance through energy and data infrastructure

Following the July 25 Genesis Mission funding announcement, the United States paired investment with diplomacy, confirming a senior-level AI dialogue with China and signing the San Francisco Declaration with South Korea.