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US semiconductor controls on China tighten

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US

However, the new measures’ efficacy still depends on US regulators’ capacity to monitor and enforce the controls, which are generating significant pushback from foreign and…

Gulf states’ non-oil growth will depend on oil income

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GULF STATES

The deal links two key sectors in the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries’ efforts to diversify their hydrocarbon-dependent economies, connecting transportation and…

EU economic security plan faces major challenges

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EU

These stem from the continued autonomy of private-sector firms and the transnational systems they operates through. The EU may exert some influence through targeted policy…

Major challenges lie ahead for Bangladesh’s leader

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BANGLADESH

The visit was especially notable in light of the tough measures the United States adopted to promote democracy in Bangladesh ahead of the January general election, and…

South Africa logistics crisis will be tough to resolve

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SOUTH AFRICA

The deal represents a major step forward in efforts to reform the transport sector, but dysfunctional rail and port networks continue to constrain exports and economic growth.

Hungary will ease immigration to meet labour shortage

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HUNGARY

The poorly publicised law provides for an entirely new visa system, focused on streamlining guest-worker and skilled worker permits from third countries. It addresses an…

UK AI Summit will promote some global cooperation

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UK

It led to international commitments from major developing countries, and brought together US and Chinese governments, which have thus far sought to shape global AI principles…

Tia Maria will prompt renewed tensions in Peru

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PERU

Farming communities in the relatively prosperous Tambo valley have long opposed the project and have successfully frustrated its development. The government is anxious to distance…

Fast fashion industry growth diminishes ESG gains

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INT

Post-pandemic, UFF companies have further increased the speed of production and distribution cycles to achieve record sales, while the main fast fashion brands are trying to…

Military’s influence will grow in Pakistan

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PAKISTAN

A caretaker cabinet is responsible for running the country until the polls. Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar, the caretaker prime minister, previously belonged to a party that is widely…