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1 – 10 of 10Chinese President Xi Jinping’s crackdown on gambling and illicit capital flight has resulted in moves against offshore betting, and Macau’s decline as a gambling hub has…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289687
ISSN: 2633-304X
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A broad range of new measures aim to address Greeks’ growing dissatisfaction with the rising cost of living, deteriorating quality of public services, over-tourism and rising…
The government has eased inbound travel restrictions, but China’s intelligence and security services are warning of foreign espionage -- in line with broader anti-foreign and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289815
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According to the Fund, the country is undergoing a gradual and sustained economic recovery for the first time in a decade, building on the estimated 2.1% growth in GDP in 2023 and…
The scheme has supported buoyant foreign demand for residential properties, which is an important source of foreign direct investment in Greece. However, potential security risks…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288977
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The trip was part of a wider Russian strategy to circumvent Western sanctions by strengthening political, economic and military ties with Asian countries. Vietnam is an old friend…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287977
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Inflation is a top challenge for the government, which targets 6.0-7.0% GDP growth in 2024, compared with 5.5% in 2023. GDP grew by 5.7% year-on-year in the January-March quarter…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287954
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The sector is key for the country’s economy, accounting for up to one-quarter of annual economic output. However, the growing number of visitors is exerting pressure on local…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288331
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The Fortune 500 is a list of the top US companies according to publicly available data, published each year since 1955. The South-east Asia list is the latest in a handful of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288204
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In an attempt to quell popular anger over soaring prices, Havana has imposed price caps on the private sector for six basic consumer goods. This may help fight inflation somewhat…