Bangkok, Thailand – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced funding today for a feasibility study to develop a trusted trans-Pacific submarine cable system that…

Manila, Philippines – A strong turnout of business leaders and investors toured project sites along the Philippines’ Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC), demonstrating growing commercial interest…

Manila, September 10, 2026—The governments of the United States, the Philippines, and Japan hosted today the inaugural Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) Investment Forum. Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos…

Manila, Philippines – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is advancing American AI dominance and deepening the U.S.-Philippines Alliance by piloting AI-enhanced U.S.-made Wi-Fi access…

Accra, Ghana – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is strengthening digital connectivity in northern Ghana by supporting the development of secure, open-access fiber optic cable…

Koror, Palau – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced new funding to strengthen American engagement in priority digital and transportation infrastructure projects across the…

Koror, Palau – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is promoting American technology to strengthen digital security and advance Tonga’s digital transformation. USTDA signed an agreement…

Tegucigalpa, Honduras – The U.S. Trade and Development Agency is strengthening cybersecurity for aviation infrastructure across Central America to help secure flights, including those with…

Arlington, VA – Today, the U.S. Trade and Development Agency announced that the governments of the United States of America, the Republic of the Philippines…

Arlington, VA – Today, USTDA Deputy Director Thomas R. Hardy delivered the following opening remarks before the U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Committee at a…