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Canberra's new cybersecurity moves may not be enough

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AUSTRALIA

The new bill, which would require companies with a turnover of AUD3mn (USD2mn) to disclose payments made in response to ransomware attacks and is part of a suite of infrastructure…

Dengue threat will rise in Mexico and Central America

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MEXICO/CENTRAL AMERICA

This is 123% more than in the same week in 2023 and 200% more than the average of the last five years. Climate change is exacerbating the difficulties governments face in…

China will dominate the Russian truck market

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RUSSIA

The exit of major European truck manufacturers from the Russian market has allowed Chinese companies to gain a substantial foothold, exploiting the established infrastructure and…

Latin American inequality will work against wealth tax

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LATIN AMERICA

The report proposes taxing large fortunes in order to enable much-needed investment in public services. LAC has the most unequal distribution of wealth of any world region: its…

Policy problems will raise banking risks in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

Banking liquidity, capital, and portfolio quality indicators were positive. Nevertheless, some foreign banks have departed amid doubts over instability, the lifting of capital…

Guinean junta will seek to increase control over army

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GUINEA

Most recently, the junta has dismissed some 40 officers following the May arrest and June conviction and death in detention of former junta number two and army chief, Sadiba…

Economic dissatisfaction will persist in Turkey

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TURKEY

The main opposition Republican People’s Party (CHP), which has benefited from economic discontent, has called for higher wages and pensions. In contrast, the government is now…

Rights moves will further tarnish Peru government

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PERU

The organisations argue that the killings constitute crimes against humanity. The case again highlights Peru’s poor human rights record, as does congressional approval last week…

Bangladesh will face recurrent bouts of popular anger

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BANGLADESH

Two days later, the government confirmed that it would implement the revised system. In the week leading up to the court hearing, numerous people were killed in protest-related…

Australia's stubborn inflation may trigger a rate rise

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AUSTRALIA

The uptick in inflation also raises questions about the Labor government’s efforts to reduce living costs as it prepares for an election in mid-2025. Opinion polls indicate that…