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Recovery of Russian consumption is likely to moderate

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RUSSIA

Strong household demand, now restored to pre-war levels, mitigated the impact on GDP of falling exports last year. The consumer market is profoundly changed, with new brands from…

US trade policy will target self-sufficiency

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INTERNATIONAL

US trade policy.

Japan’s agricultural exports will increase

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JAPAN

Although agriculture accounts for less than 1% of Japan’s GDP and total employment, its development has come into the focus of public attention amid rising food security concerns.

Energy crisis may spur reforms in Cuba

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CUBA

The fire has exacerbated electricity black-outs amid widespread shortages of food and other basic items. The government response to the crisis has so far included opening up…

US push will deliver speedier global postal reform

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INTERNATIONAL

Reforms to the international postal market.

Long-delayed Romanian motorway will help Ukraine

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ROMANIA

This offers Ukraine enhanced connectivity to the EU, increasing the volume of throughputs in response to Russia’s restrictions on Black Sea shipping, but also responding to…

South-east Asia halal tourism growth needs investors

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

Market and investment outlook for halal tourism.

Foreign retailers respond to Russians' modest spending

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RUSSIA

Foreign brands in the Russian retail sector.

Beijing’s ‘dual circulation’ will alter trade dynamics

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CHINA

It closely interrelates with a policy of enhancing China’s economic self-reliance and providing autonomous economic development free from the threat of decoupling from Western…

War and sanctions will hit Russian consumer spending

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RUSSIA

The cost will increase pressure on households already experiencing declining real incomes and worrying about the military mobilisation which the government says has taken 300,000…