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Thai electoral system will give small parties leverage

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THAILAND

The March 24 general election involves mixed-member proportional representation

Alberta elections encompass a range of Canadian issues

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CANADA

The election on May 29 pits the United Conservative Party (UCP) against the left-leaning New Democratic Party (NDP)

Overcoming the ‘middle-income’ trap is getting harder

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INT

Population ageing makes it harder for the major emerging markets (EMs) to overcome the so-called ‘middle-income’ trap

Emerging markets growing old faster than growing rich

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INT

Emerging markets are ageing at lower incomes than advanced markets, a policy challenge that will influence GDP prospects

Steady property downturn will weigh on China’s GDP

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CHINA

Evergrande owes USD305bn to millions of people, firms and banks, but the state is ready to step in to prevent a collapse

Global house prices have firm but fragile momentum

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INT

Advanced markets’ average real house prices are almost back to the pre-2008/09 crisis peak; emerging markets’ are ahead

Incumbent has key edge in race for Thai premiership

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THAILAND

Parties are gearing up for the May 14 general election

Saudi instability risk will rise if reforms fail

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SAUDI ARABIA

The kingdom's eroding public finances raise questions over its long-term resilience

Republicans face deeper divisions than Trump candidacy

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UNITED STATES

Splits on foreign policy, trade, immigration and social issues wrong-foot the party and risk a pre-election rift

New NASA administrator faces challenges

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UNITED STATES

President Joe Biden has nominated former Florida Senator Bill Nelson to be the next NASA administrator