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Diamond sanctions will have a modest impact on Russia

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RUSSIA

The ban will be extended by the end of the year to include diamonds polished in third countries, lab-grown diamonds, as well as jewellery and watches containing diamonds. The new…

Bolivia’s nearing elections will shape economic policy

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BOLIVIA

Faced with the diminution of foreign currency reserves, the government has taken steps to encourage exporters to repatriate the dollars they earn abroad and place them within the…

Foreign workers will ease Japan’s labour shortage

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JAPAN

Near-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…

Makonda’s return casts doubt on Tanzania reforms

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TANZANIA

Makonda is a deeply controversial figure, whose political fame skyrocketed during the administration of former President John Magufuli (2015-21). His return to high office has…

New moves may modestly help Nigeria steady the naira

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NIGERIA

Finance Minister Wale Edun on October 23 announced that a major inflow of USD10bn was expected in the coming weeks to ease liquidity in the foreign exchange market. The…

Digital gig workers rise up EU policy agenda

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EU

One controversial feature of these conditions is payment-related speculation in the contractual terms of labour platforms. Such practices are especially sensitive in the case of…

Inflation and inequality to pressure Cuban government

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CUBA

Price hikes for petrol, electricity, water and gas are among several adjustment measures that will drive up living costs, compounding already high inflation. Meanwhile…

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…