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North Korea peace process may hit sanctions roadblock

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NORTH KOREA

It expands the peace process launched at the summit in April, including a military annexe with concrete measures to reduce border tensions. Kim also recommitted to…

Few foreign investors will remain in Myanmar

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MYANMAR

The United States and other Western powers have imposed sanctions on senior military figures and military-controlled businesses in the light of the February 1 coup. China -- long…

Global shifts may help ailing Ukraine aircraft maker

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UKRAINE

There is potential for this to change if global changes in air freight logistics create new demand for dedicated cargo planes of the type the Antonov company makes.

India's business and corporate climate blunts FDI plan

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INDIA

India's corporate culture and its impact on government plans to attract foreign investment.

Lithium deal aims to avoid missed opportunity in Chile

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CHILE

Among other objectives, the deal seeks to increase lithium output rapidly in response to concern that Chile is not taking full advantage of a demand boom that, as technology…

Gulf arms sector localisation may be slow and patchy

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GULF STATES

Some Gulf states have targeted the development of an indigenous arms industry as part of their economic diversification efforts.

Turkish auto sector will be slow to electrify

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TURKEY

The Silk Road (SiRo) factory is a joint venture between Turkiye Automotive Enterprise Group (TOGG) and China’s Farasis Energy. According to President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey…

United Arab Emirates space venture will boost brand

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

The move is the latest high-profile investment by the UAE into an ambitious space programme that its leaders claim will raise its global profile, train a new generation of…

Turkish electric car project will need foreign support

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TURKEY

The plan for an indigenous electric car.

Libya will focus on stabilising energy sector

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LIBYA

Libya’s oil and gas sector is of paramount importance to the country’s economy and, by extension, its politics. However, insecurity and a political stalemate over forming a…