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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…

China will remain a key investment destination

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CHINA

A crackdown by the authorities on foreign multinationals operating in China, via an amended anti-espionage law, and tightening data control have emerged as considerable…

Saudi Aramco’s immediate focus will be on gas catch up

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SAUDI ARABIA

Aramco is doubling down on a strategy to become a major player in the global gas sector, with higher production at home and abroad, while boosting efforts to convert an…

ASEAN-Australia relations will grow

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ASEAN/AUSTRALIA

Besides a leaders’ plenary and retreat, there were events linked to four thematic tracks: business; climate and clean energy; maritime cooperation; and emerging leaders…

China will continue neutrality on Gaza war

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CHINA

China has not sought to rival US efforts to manage the Israel-Gaza crisis. It has concentrated on deepening economic ties with the Gulf region while Washington faces growing…

Cambodia’s Hun Manet will prioritise economy

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CAMBODIA

The Cambodian People’s Party (CPP) -- led by former premier Hun Sen, Hun Manet’s father -- won 120 out of 125 seats in the National Assembly, the lower house, in last July’s…

Economic woes will dampen investor confidence in Laos

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LAOS

Issues such as soaring inflation, currency depreciation and debt repayment problems are having a major impact on the economy. The World Bank estimates that GDP grew by 3.7% in…

Morocco will consolidate its grip on Western Sahara

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MOROCCO

France has joined the United States, Israel and Spain in backing Rabat, tipping the diplomatic balance further in Morocco's favour. This is to the detriment of Algeria, the…

Sanctions will increase risks for Russian economy

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RUSSIA

However, although output has grown, a tight labour market and persistent inflation have created new problems. The reorientation of trade away from Europe has resulted in a…

China's presence in Central America will strengthen

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Nicaraguan lawmakers approved a Chinese loan for a new airport last month, negotiations with Honduras over an FTA are progressing and the new government of Guatemala -- Taiwan’s…