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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…

Mexico appointments signal economic continuity

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MEXICO

The future ministers are a mixture of her own allies and those of Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO), signalling the power and influence that the departing president is likely to…

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…

Philippine economy should perform solidly this year

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PHILIPPINES

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…

Russia’s Northern Fleet will struggle to modernise

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RUSSIA

It provides access to the North Atlantic and beyond, as well as the strategically important Arctic Ocean and the Northern Sea Route. The fleet plays a key role in projecting…

Austrian economic links to Russia will persist

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AUSTRIA

Dependence on Russian gas has increased over the past year, while many Austrian companies continue to have strong business links in Russia. Austria will hold its general election…

Argentine aviation will face continuing challenges

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ARGENTINA

President Javier Milei aims to increase competition in the domestic airline industry, where state-owned Aerolineas Argentinas (AR) retains the largest market share, although…

Gradual, steady growth will continue in Guatemala

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GUATEMALA

While private consumption remained strong, driven by remittances and substantial bank credit growth, export performance weakened due to reduced US demand for maquila products…

Averted Canadian rail strike leaves political tensions

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CANADA

Stalled talks between the Teamsters union and management at the country’s two main rail freight companies will now go to binding arbitration, but the minority Liberal government’s…

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…