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Divisive Cambodian union bill will likely be passed

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CAMBODIA

Trade union legislation.

Pressure to demerge 'big tech' firms is rising

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INT

Jack Ma’s Ant Group has undergone a thorough restructuring. Tencent, whose diverse portfolio ranges from the messaging app WeChat and food delivery platform Meituan to e-commerce…

Debt distress to far outgrow global mitigation efforts

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INTERNATIONAL

The debt problem is more serious, and the tools available to deal with it less developed, than often assumed. To develop plans to deal with debt problems, the international…

Greek positive turn would attract investor interest

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GREECE

Post-bailout investor sentiment towards Greece.

Russia will prioritise rainy day reserves build-up

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RUSSIA

While international reserves are healthy, that portion held in sovereign wealth funds to support budgetary spending has been severely depleted by government drawdowns, and one of…

A united EU front points to tough Brexit negotiations

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EU

European leaders are hoping for the best but preparing for the worst as they await negotiations on the United Kingdom's departure from the EU. A chaotic exit has not been ruled…

Kenya's primaries may not portend a violent election

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KENYA

After the chaotic and competitive party primaries prior to the August 8 general election, many disappointed contestants are seeking to run as independents across all six…

Chile coalition crisis hints at new Pinera presidency

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CHILE

Albeit expected, that defeat has widened divisions within its centre-left coalition and between the administration and its political parties. The election results put the…