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1 – 10 of 10Quarter-on-quarter growth accelerated to 1.6%, from 1.2% previously. A 6% year-on-year expansion in the secondary sector -- manufacturing and construction -- led the growth, while…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286623
ISSN: 2633-304X
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This was soon after further details emerged about previously reported financial scandals. The largest involves alleged embezzlement of more than VND300tn (well over USD12bn) from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283924
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Consumer demand, especially for services, underpinned by a stronger labour market, drove the upswing. Exports stabilised, but investment slowed, held back by the housing market…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283464
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Private consumption contributed 4.3 percentage points (pps) to 2023 GDP growth, while fixed investment contributed 1.5pps and net trade subtracted 0.6pps as export volumes fell…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284884
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President Kais Saied is seeking to press targeted members of the business class to accept an amnesty in return for significant investments. Yet this initiative has so far failed…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283886
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The government statement announcing the news alluded to “violations” and “shortcomings” that adversely affected public opinion and the CPV’s reputation. Thuong became president on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286120
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The authorities do not appear especially concerned about the threat posed by the group, but there is sure to be an overall tightening of security during the general election…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286369
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This trend was sustained in 2023 with USD23bn worth of investments in US markets alone. However, Gulf investments are subject increasingly to greater Western scrutiny because of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285434
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The turn towards authoritarianism suggested by the case has raised alarm bells in the diplomatic community. Her expulsion has also provoked the ire of the powerful private sector…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285673
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The authorities investigated over 200 leading healthcare figures between January and mid-November, compared to just twelve in 2019-22. They may be seeking to combat illegal…