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China's global initiatives will evolve

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CHINA

The summit marked the tenth anniversary of the government’s flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Beijing revised the BRI’s emphasis from large-scale infrastructure projects to…

South Korea seeks security in manufacturing and trade

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SOUTH KOREA

Seoul wants to secure supply chains and open up markets for South Korean industry in nuclear power and rail as well as weapons. President Yoon Suk-yeol has been overseas this year…

Green bond issuance will gradually grow in the Gulf

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GULF STATES

Meanwhile, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a surge in green issuance from Emirati banks highlights the growth in a debt market that can help fund efforts to mitigate and adapt…

Foreign automotive investment is still key for Turkey

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TURKEY

Ankara is trying to strengthen its automotive industry at a time of rapid technological change, ever-tighter environmental regulations and growing competition from China. It…

China's unsettled data rules create regulatory risk

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CHINA

It will focus on the role of data in economic and social development. Meanwhile, the incomplete and sometimes incoherent implementation of new regulations governing data…

Energy transition will propel the 'niche' boron market

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INTERNATIONAL

Found as a by-product in certain lithium deposits, its applications now include renewables, energy efficient construction, electric vehicles (EVs) and new fertilisers. Boric acid…

Iran will work to improve ties in the South Caucasus

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IRAN

Iran perceives that it has become isolated in the South Caucasus, as a result of changing geopolitical relations over the past three years. Israel has increased its presence…