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Romania will not meet OECD goals by date set

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ROMANIA

The government regards joining the OECD as a national objective. Having opened accession negotiations in January 2022 and received its roadmap that June, the publication last…

Prospects for Mexico to end-2019

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PROSPECTS H2 2019

Prospects to end-2019.

Tough economic challenges await Taiwan president-elect

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TAIWAN

The election in January of Lai Ching-te as president signalled continuity in economic policy, and economic pressure from Beijing has to date had limited effect. However, Lai faces…

North Macedonian crisis spurs move to renewable energy

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NORTH MACEDONIA

Electricity companies wanted a near-38% rise amid soaring international market prices, but the ERC wanted to avoid a price shock. In November, the government declared an ‘energy…

Ghana’s Akufo-Addo faces economic diplomacy challenges

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GHANA

However, the success of Akufo-Addo's second term could depend in large part upon effective economic diplomacy with regional and international trade partners now the African…

Businesses must toe line after Turkish coup attempt

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TURKEY

The impact of last month's coup attempt on economic activity.

ASEAN integration opens avenue to healthcare investors

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ASEAN

The ASEAN Economic Community and medical investments.

Inflation adds to Brazil’s multiple economic woes

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BRAZIL

This is close to the ceiling of the target band of 2.25-5.25% set for this year. In response, the Central Bank last week raised its benchmark interest rate from a record low of…

Democratic agenda will focus on US economic inequality

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UNITED STATES

One of Obama's more direct and liberal speeches, it continued his drift towards a more expressive demonstration of a Democratic agenda -- although there were areas, such as trade…