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Pressure on the Bangladesh government over its commitment to human rights.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB246761
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The economy remains heavily dependent on diamonds, which constitute almost 80% of export revenues and 25% of GDP. The contraction represents the largest negative economic shock…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288394
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Chinese President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on gambling and illicit capital flight has resulted in moves against offshore betting, and Macau’s decline as a gambling hub has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289687
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However, Macau’s economy has become ever more dependent on gambling, and governance has become no more inclusive or consultative. Even mainland China has outpaced Macau in its use…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257867
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Since the Supreme Court struck down a federal ban on sports gambling in 2018, state governments have been moving to legalise online sports betting in their jurisdictions in hopes…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266920
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The outcome has dashed gaming industry hopes that California, the most populous US state, would join more than 35 others that have legalised sports betting since a 2018 Supreme…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274026
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Malta is one of several EU member states recently involved in allegations of money laundering. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is under pressure, not least in the European…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB240357
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Among those awaiting the beginning of the Rio Olympic Games on August 5, business leaders will be looking forward to a period of relative political and economic calm. They will…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB212438
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The political and economic outlook for Macau.
The other Visegrad Four (V4) countries appear more reluctant to cut their budget deficits, despite increased scrutiny from the European Commission.