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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.

Seoul and Tokyo thaw promises multiple benefits

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SOUTH KOREA/JAPAN

The removal of politically motivated restrictions by both sides has set the stage for the expansion of bilateral trade and investment and for cooperation in a number of areas.

Russia's top bank leads sector revolution

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RUSSIA

The expansion into retail reflects the transition of state-controlled Sberbank, Russia's largest bank from financial institution into a digital 'ecosystem' rebranded as Sber. Its…

African populations are vulnerable to falsified drugs

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AFRICA

Substandard and falsified drugs in Africa.

Cuba vaccine success could open major opportunities

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CUBA

The vaccine is one of four being developed by Cuba, which aims to become a key international vaccine supplier, to enhance the strategic and economic impacts of its health…

More disputes are likely despite Belarus-Russia deal

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BELARUS/RUSSIA

A meeting between President Alexander Lukashenka and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in early April appeared to resolve multiple disputes and set their countries back on a…

Climate policies to alter global business environment

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INTERNATIONAL

Accelerating climate change threatens vast human and economic loss. In response, developed-country governments are legislating to force businesses to change while also seeking to…

Russia's ties with North Korea will grow stronger

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RUSSIA

Russian technology has advanced North Korea's satellite development. Russia is strengthening economic, diplomatic and cultural ties with North Korea, although UN sanctions are an…

EU rejects premise of binary choice on Huawei

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EU

EU policies towards Chinese telecoms firm Huawei.

5G opportunities carry multiple cybersecurity risks

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INT

These decisions have spotlighted the cybersecurity challenges of the 5G network, which will be the underpinning technology for the Internet of Things (IoT) and increase global…