Philippines wealth fund buys into China-backed national grid operator

Philippines wealth fund buys into China-backed national grid operator

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The Philippines’ sovereign wealth fund Maharlika Investment Corp is buying a 20% stake in the operator of the country’s power grid, the government said on Monday, a first major investment that tightens its grip on critical infrastructure.

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