Group 1 - The Philippines is repositioning the historic Subic Bay shipyard as a key pillar for its defense industry and U.S. Navy expansion plans amid rising U.S.-China tensions [1][2] - The shipyard, now under U.S. private equity firm Cerberus Capital, aims to support U.S. naval shipbuilding and has attracted investments from South Korean company HD Hyundai Heavy Industries, which plans to invest $550 million to start operations next year [1][2] - The Philippine government is leveraging its labor resources and South Korean technology to enhance its shipbuilding competitiveness, with the goal of countering China's industrial advantages in the sector [2][3] Group 2 - The Subic Bay shipyard's future is linked to the "Luzon Economic Corridor" initiative, which is expected to inject approximately $100 billion into the Philippine economy [2] - The shipyard's new management aims to expand into container shipping, bulk carriers, LNG, and oil tanker sectors, striving to surpass the achievements of the previous operator, Hanjin Heavy Industries [2] - The entry of Hyundai Heavy Industries is expected to create jobs and income, aligning with the Luzon Economic Corridor initiative and helping the U.S. narrow the gap with China's expanding naval fleet [3]