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Algeria is set for more renewable energy generation

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ALGERIA

In March, Sonelgaz awarded 19 contracts for the installation of almost 3 gigawatts of solar power generation capacity. Increasing the renewables mix in Algeria's energy balance…

Upcoming Romania elections will bring controversies

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ROMANIA

The two parties are attempting to keep their opponents at bay, especially the national-conservative Alliance for the Union of Romanians (AUR), by running jointly in the European…

Romania will not meet OECD goals by date set

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ROMANIA

The government regards joining the OECD as a national objective. Having opened accession negotiations in January 2022 and received its roadmap that June, the publication last…

Fiscal and external challenges lie ahead for Panama

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PANAMA

Panama has demonstrated resilience and maintained economic momentum, despite challenges such as reduced traffic through the drought-stricken Panama Canal and the closure, after…

China set for near-5% growth amid imbalances and risks

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CHINA

Quarter-on-quarter growth accelerated to 1.6%, from 1.2% previously. A 6% year-on-year expansion in the secondary sector -- manufacturing and construction -- led the growth, while…

The short-term impact of Canada's budget will be small

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CANADA

The budget keeps the deficit just inside prescribed limits despite an increase in new spending, by stepping up measures to boost revenue. Initiatives designed to target the…

Prabowo Subianto will build party support in Indonesia

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INDONESIA

Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto won the poll comfortably, with nearly 59% of the vote. However, the parliamentary elections held concurrently went less well for him, with the…

Oman's LNG exports will increase as oil plateaus

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OMAN

Previously, in January, the energy ministry announced it was offering three new oil and gas concessions. Muscat wants to engage private companies in efforts to unearth fresh…

Talk of nuclear power for Australia is election gambit

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AUSTRALIA

Dutton said in March that if the Liberal/Nationals coalition wins next year’s election, he will promote investment in small modular reactors (SMRs) on the site of existing…

Rising Russian investment will cause structural change

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RUSSIA

The war in Ukraine, Western sanctions and the redirection of external trade away from Europe towards new partners all required a surge in investment. The bulk of new investment…