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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…

Germany’s hydrogen needs and production will increase

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GERMANY

The strategy doubles Germany’s domestic hydrogen production target, shifts its approach to low-carbon hydrogen and pledges other measures to establish a domestic hydrogen market…

China will step up attempts to bolster food security

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CHINA

The law would set out responsibilities to support agricultural production, protect farmland, improve storage and reduce waste. Maintaining domestic production of key staples is a…

Shipbuilding will thwart Russia’s naval modernisation

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RUSSIA

The change of management at OSK signals the Kremlin’s dissatisfaction with the slow pace of Russia’s protracted naval modernisation programme. Vast sums were spent yet only a…

Water management will raise wider concerns in Uruguay

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URUGUAY

The water crisis raises questions about prevailing attitudes to water as a resource at a time of increasing climate variability, and highlights tensions between human and…

Gold rally has momentum but miners will miss out

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INTERNATIONAL

The 18% increase since the beginning of the year has been fuelled by expectations of monetary easing, recurrent geopolitical tensions, Chinese economic woes, and greater…

New Russian government introduces the next generation

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RUSSIA

This decision was taken following Vladimir Putin’s inauguration as president for the fifth time earlier that month. The membership of the new government indicates important shifts…

China will keep treating private firms with disfavour

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CHINA

The NPC Standing Committee that same week expanded the State Secrets Law. Information clampdowns denting business confidence undermine efforts to boost the private sector and…

After a strong year for Australia, growth will slow

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AUSTRALIA

This figure is higher than the RBA’s forecast of 1.5%, as labour demand remains strong and business investment resumes as supply chain disruption subsides. However, persistent…

China will boost grain supplies

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CHINA

President Xi Jinping has repeatedly cited food security as one of his top strategic priorities. Amid geopolitical tensions and global supply chain disruption, recent years have…