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Solutions struggle to cut EU small-firm funding woes

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EU

This financing gap -- between what SMEs require to meet expansion targets and what they can raise from internal or external sources -- has been estimated at 1.1-2.2% of GDP…

Philippine bid to boost foreign investment will stall

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PHILIPPINES

The Philippines's current account deficit and foreign investment problems.

Uruguay's uncertain economy imperils political plans

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URUGUAY

Economic and political challenges in 2015.

Japan's nationalists will exploit imperial succession

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JAPAN

The abdication of Japan's emperor.

Greek economy could slip into recession again

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GREECE

Greece’s stagnating economy.

Global spyware industry will expand despite scrutiny

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INTERNATIONAL

Public and political scrutiny of the surveillance-for-hire industry has intensified ever since the Pegasus scandal broke last year. This has been aided by efforts by several large…

Earthquakes may dent but not halt Turkish tourism boom

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TURKEY

Turkey’s tourism sector, which is an important source of foreign exchange, economic activity and employment, could have a record year in 2023. Foreign visitor arrivals could grow…

French labour reform may be watered down further

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FRANCE

The draft law was presented by Labour Minister Myriam El Khomry in late February and aims at introducing more flexibility in France's rigid labour market. The government has led a…

Chilean government's pension 'win' will prove limited

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CHILE

However, its key provision -- an increase in the system’s defined contribution -- was rejected by the Lower House. The government will have to negotiate key parts of the bill…

Boom will fail to put Romanian economy on firm footing

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ROMANIA

Shortcomings in economic management.