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South-east Asian data centres face internal challenges

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

These developments are part of a larger trend in South-east Asia: as the fastest-growing digital market in the world, the region is also booming as a destination for foreign…

Australia's green push may not be enough for investors

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AUSTRALIA

The policy aims to position the country as a leader in the clean energy sector by strengthening local manufacturing and innovation. Tax breaks will be available for the…

New UK leader will struggle to address voter concerns

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UNITED KINGDOM

The Conservative Party has dropped to 121 seats, a loss of 250 -- its heaviest defeat ever. Attention will immediately shift to Labour’s policies to address the multitude of…

Argentina's policies raise more questions than answers

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ARGENTINA

This followed congressional approval of the government’s ‘base law’ and tax package, designed to strengthen public finances, modernise the labour market and attract foreign…

China’s economic targets will get trickier to achieve

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CHINA

The GDP growth target of 5% and the urban job creation target of 12 million are unchanged from last year, but harder to achieve as the post-pandemic rebound fades and large-scale…

El Salvador ratings upgrade masks financial hurdles

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EL SALVADOR

The upgrade demonstrates Moody’s belief that El Salvador's immediate risk of a sovereign default has declined. Economic issues will dominate President Nayib Bukele’s second term…

Morocco's aerospace sector will grow strongly

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MOROCCO

A combination of smart policymaking, a robust trade body, a strong education system and proximity to Europe have elevated Morocco to become an influential actor in the global…

China domestic stimulus and exports to spur 5% growth

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CHINA

The property crisis is at the heart of the slowdown, creating spillovers to almost all other sectors. Pressure is building on the government to implement more stimulus or risk…

Policy can deal with climate and development together

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INT

Emerging markets and developing economies (EMDEs) bear little responsibility for the build-up of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions but are highly vulnerable to climate change…

West Africa faces a future of recurring intense heat

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WEST AFRICA

The researchers found that the heatwave would likely not have occurred if global temperatures remained at pre-industrial levels. Several factors worsened the heatwave’s impact and…