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South Africa vaccine plan will struggle to convince

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SOUTH AFRICA

President Cyril Ramaphosa's government has been criticised for tardy and inefficient vaccine procurement, as well as lack of transparency and accountability. It has recently…

Ukraine war will erode its Visegrad neighbours’ unity

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EASTERN EUROPE

The war delivered a shock to Europe’s post-Cold War order -- its security, peace and stability. Economically, it marks a turn in global trade relations, supply chains and energy…

Papua New Guinea’s farming potential is untapped

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PAPUA NEW GUINEA

PNG needs this economic diversification and growth to improve life for the majority of the population.

Japan's 'economic security' may conceal protectionism

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JAPAN

It focuses on strengthening the security of key infrastructure, reinforcing supply chain stability, facilitating public-private cooperation on developing innovative technology and…

Turkey is buying Russian missiles to diversify supply

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TURKEY

Turkey’s purchase of Russian S-400 missiles.

Automotive output is falling but innovation is rising

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INTERNATIONAL

Inflation will weaken disposable income, but pent-up demand will remain strong, pushing prices and profits to record levels. Meanwhile, auto makers will continue to invest heavily…

Gas crunch will prolong the energy crisis into 2022

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INTERNATIONAL

Particularly in Europe, where gas-fired generation sets the marginal power price, high gas prices are being passed directly through into higher electricity prices.

Italian economy faces tougher challenges in 2022

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ITALY

This fast growth will more than offset the impact of the pandemic, which pulled down real output by 8.9% in 2020. Nevertheless, there are significant downside risks associated…

Moon’s Australia trip highlights Seoul’s dilemmas

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SOUTH KOREA/AUSTRALIA

In raw materials, their needs complement each other: Canberra seeks reliable markets for raw materials; Seoul has supply concerns. Although Australia is much more open about…

India’s vaccine diplomacy brings money and influence

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INDIA

Last week, its partners in the ‘Quad’ grouping -- the United States, Japan and Australia -- agreed to help increase its vaccine manufacturing and exporting capacity. Each of the…