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South-east Asia's fintech ecosystem is growing

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Expansion of fintech in South-east Asia.

Tanzania’s money-laundering laws may be open to abuse

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TANZANIA

Critics say the charges against Kabendera are spurious, and some warn that in this case and others, the government is using stringent anti-corruption and money-laundering laws to…

EU's ‘tech sovereignty’ goal reflects new realities

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EU

The new European Commission's goal of achieving 'technological sovereignty'.

COVID-19 complicates global humanitarian aid response

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INTERNATIONAL

COVID-19's impact on the global humanitarian system.

Government may water down Greek pension reform

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GREECE

Pension reform is a critical compliance requirement for the Greek authorities with the 'quadriga' of creditors -- ECB, European Commission, European Stability Mechanism and IMF -…

Zimbabwean bond notes policy staves off fiscal reforms

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ZIMBABWE

GDP is still set to recover this year, accelerating to 3.7% (from 0.7% in 2016) according to government forecasts. This is driven by robust exports, which should boost legitimate…

Uneven e-government will hinder South-east Asia trade

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ASEAN

E-government systems in ASEAN member states.

Digital vote-buying will challenge weak democracies

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INTERNATIONAL

In August, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) warned that online banking and electronic wallets -- the use of which has surged during the pandemic -- will be prime vehicles for…

Romania's tax collection inefficiencies will persist

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ROMANIA

Romania’s failings in VAT collection.

Cybersecurity risks will rise in Mexico

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MEXICO

Cybersecurity risks.