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1 – 10 of 16Near-stagnation in wages is difficult to reconcile with reports of a very tight labour market in which firms struggle to hire. The answer lies partly in much higher levels of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285105
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The HDZ has begun preliminary coalition talks with the far-right Homeland Movement, which finished in third place. The election has exacerbated deep tensions between Prime…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286628
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If approved, the targets will profoundly shape EU economic and environmental policy over the next two decades. The power sector will bear most of the decarbonisation burden to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286024
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Iran’s increasingly skilled sanctions evasion (aided by less intense US enforcement) has made it the second-largest contributor to higher global oil output over the past year…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286770
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The capital obtains almost all of its water from rainfall, rather than from subterranean aquifers. Concerns are mounting over water security as increasing temperatures and longer…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286560
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It accuses its coalition partner, the nationally ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party, of ignoring its reform demands and limiting its role within government.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286599
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Catholics are a sizeable minority religious group in the country, numbering roughly 7 million out of a population of nearly 100 million. Vietnam and the Vatican have not had…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286468
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South-east Asia maintained its position as the largest recipient (40%) of China’s total Asia-Pacific engagement, which was valued at USD14.8bn, up USD12.4bn from 2022. In recent…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286688
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Harris replaces Leo Varadkar, who surprisingly announced that he was stepping down ahead of local, EU and national elections. In his first speech as party leader, Harris suggested…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286125
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Although electric vehicle (EV) battery usage has increased demand for nickel, the increase in Indonesian production to above 2 million tons annually has caused a glut on the…