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More upheaval may await Europe’s carmakers

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EU

Speculation that Europe’s carmakers might be exploring partnerships to produce more affordable electric vehicles (EVs) and withstand global competition, particularly from China…

Panama Canal woes will have local and global impacts

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PANAMA

The situation has sent policymakers scrambling to identify fixes, as shippers explore alternative routes and the country faces the loss of hundreds of millions of US dollars in…

AI use in the fashion industry will proliferate

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INT

Firms in this sector are deploying AI in functions as diverse as consumer behaviour analysis and product development to supply chain management and marketing. The fashion industry…

Severe drought spells economic woes for Zambia

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ZAMBIA

The prolonged dry period is having a serious economic impact, as Zambia relies heavily on hydropower to generate electricity and has been forced to implement power cuts for…

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…

Regional tensions threaten West African food security

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WEST AFRICA

This could worsen to an estimated 49.5 million people by mid-year as the lean season sets in between harvests. Meanwhile, over 100 million people could face food insecurity if…

Risks will outweigh recovery chances in Eastern Europe

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EASTERN EUROPE

The economic environment has been dictated by Russia’s war in Ukraine and its market and policy implications. Next year, the prospects for the V4 economies are moderately upbeat…

Colombia’s economy faces sluggish growth in 2024

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COLOMBIA

Expectations for 2024 suggest lower inflation than last year, but risks persist. The OECD forecasts moderate GDP growth, highlighting inflation and interest rate concerns. Minimum…

Rapid recovery will prove elusive in Argentina

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ARGENTINA

The primary surplus (0.6% of GDP) was driven by a 35% real fall in primary spending, which offset a recession-induced 4.5% drop in revenues. Month-on-month inflation has also…

Pipeline rupture threatens South Sudan’s stability

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SOUTH SUDAN

This episode could have a significant impact on South Sudan's government, which derives almost 90% of its revenue from oil.