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South-east Asian ecotourism boom comes with risks

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

ASEAN has started to implement a road map for ecotourism clusters, but industry leaders warn that more consultation is needed between stakeholders to protect environmentally…

China will seek to lead in global environmental norms

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CHINA

It was enshrined in China’s Constitution in 2018. The concept has helped reshape discussion of environmental protection in China; Beijing is now deploying it in international fora…

Near-term manufacturing prospects are subdued

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INTERNATIONAL

Downside risks weigh heavily on the outlook, with global demand slowing and supply chain disruption ongoing. However, moderating commodity prices, the alleviation of logistics…

Thai floods pose political and economic risks

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THAILAND

The political and economic consequences of flooding in Thailand.

'4G' transport plan could transform Colombia's economy

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COLOMBIA

Colombia's transport infrastructure.

China will continue Greek investments despite pushback

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GREECE/CHINA

Unionised workers have staged several industrial actions against the port’s Chinese owners, the China Ocean Shipping Company (COSCO). The recent death of an employee has raised…

No clear endgame for Kyrgyz war with gold miner

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KYRGYZSTAN

Although tensions around revenue-sharing from the mine have recurred over many years, the government's move to deprive Canada's Centerra Gold of control of KGC (which it owns) and…

Global biodiversity deal showcases Chinese diplomacy

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CHINA

The stakes were high: the world faces a biodiversity crisis and previous decadal targets were all missed. There was a high risk that negotiations would collapse due to deep…

EU’s CAP objectives are far from guaranteed

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EU

The overarching objectives of the reforms are to align agricultural subsidies with the Commission's broader agenda to tackle climate change. The new reforms also prioritise…

Jordan’s coming climate crisis will hit youth hard

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JORDAN

Young people, who will be most affected in their lifetimes, are disadvantaged by a lack of relevant education and information provision. They are also more preoccupied by…