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UK election result lowers risk of EU exit

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UNITED KINGDOM

The election of a Conservative-only government will ensure broad continuity in both economic and international policy, as well as more stable government than had been expected…

Qatar and United States to feed global LNG appetite

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INTERNATIONAL

LNG spot prices will remain elevated through 2025, dampening short-term demand growth in Asia and encouraging upstream gas sector investment in Europe and North Africa.

Cash relief could help states mitigate risks in Africa

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AFRICA

To date, traditional aid programmes and subsidies have had little effect on reducing persistent poverty and inequality. This is leading donors to push regional states to extend…

Greater policy support will boost China's economy

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CHINA

Retail sales accelerated in annual terms, as consumption continues to lead economic expansion. However, investment slowed and exports fell back deeper into contraction. The…

Influence pushes will destabilise Pacific Islands

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PACIFIC

Foreign interventions and influence in the Asia-Pacific.

Xi's common prosperity uses old methods on new targets

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CHINA

The meeting ended with a call for high incomes to be regulated and for the rich to 'give back' more. It followed a series of dramatic regulatory actions against large private…

The next Omani sultan will face an economic crisis

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OMAN

The ratings agency said the change reflected the erosion of Oman’s foreign reserves in a context of low oil prices. Fears are rising over the country's longer-term economic…

Dubai will draw in investment through share offerings

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

On the same day, its new USD450mn desalination project, publicised as the most sustainable in the region, was reported to be on track for completion. DEWA, the emirate’s principal…

Recovery plan will need to follow Argentine debt deal

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ARGENTINA

The net present value (NPV) of this fifth offer is around 37% higher than the first, largely the result of bringing forward payment dates. Despite a significant fall in the…

Angola mounting debt burden raises future default risk

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ANGOLA

The IMF's willingness to turn a blind eye may enable Angola to retain access to concessional finance over the next 18 months; however, Luanda needs a plan to address deferred…