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International LNG trade patterns will evolve further

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INTERNATIONAL

Europe's decisive move away from Russian pipeline gas since February 2022 has changed hugely the global LNG trade. Between 2019 and 2022, the global LNG market grew by 12%, with…

Eased travel to China will have limited success

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CHINA

Measures include relaxed visa requirements and improved payment options. Visitors from some European and South-east Asian countries have joined a group of 17 other countries that…

Japan’s agricultural exports will increase

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JAPAN

Although agriculture accounts for less than 1% of Japan’s GDP and total employment, its development has come into the focus of public attention amid rising food security concerns.

Asia ‘ex-China’ investment will struggle for traction

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ASIA

There is sizeable demand for financial assets and products in Asia that exclude China. However, investor expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will not cut interest rates…

Russian LNG sales will be stymied by a lack of tankers

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RUSSIA

Russia’s gas export strategy is predicated on the rapid growth of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports. Following the collapse of pipeline gas sales to Europe, Russia’s plans to…

Parallel imports continue to support Russia’s economy

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RUSSIA

Parallel imports have played a crucial role in securing the supply of goods for the Russian economy. The creation and management of parallel import channels is now an important…

Seoul and Tokyo thaw promises multiple benefits

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SOUTH KOREA/JAPAN

The removal of politically motivated restrictions by both sides has set the stage for the expansion of bilateral trade and investment and for cooperation in a number of areas.

Romania will boost its nuclear industry

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ROMANIA

The two reactors will add 1,440 megawatt (MW) capacity to the Romanian grid. The upgrade, and associated development of domestic nuclear fuels and waste management, promises to…

US-Chinese rivalry permeates South-east Asian 5G race

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The Chinese telecoms company Huawei, which is heavily sanctioned by the United States, has announced that it will bid for contracts under the tender. The EU and the United States…

South Korea will regain growth momentum

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SOUTH KOREA

Separately, the head of Samsung Electronics -- the cornerstone of the Samsung Group, which contributes around 20% of South Korea’s GDP -- has been cleared of wrongdoing in a…