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US crypto sector should prove powerful Republican ally

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UNITED STATES

The industry wants to influence how it is regulated and, in response, both parties are claiming they can overcome the inability of Congress to pass legislation allowing companies…

Antitrust tests of 'big tech' will get tougher

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INT

The move comes as regulators scrutinise the competition implications of large tech companies' ability to lock in customers by bundling their products, creating dependencies. The…

Beijing seeks a difficult balance in AI regulation

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CHINA

While their progress is good news for the Chinese economy, it puts the government in a conundrum. Beijing understands that fulfilling its economic and political ambitions requires…

Pro-Bumiputera move will have mixed impact in Malaysia

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MALAYSIA

The initiative is aimed at improving the socio-economic position of ethnic Malay and indigenous people, a sizeable majority in Malaysia. The Barisan Nasional (BN) alliance, led by…

US Supreme Court decisions curb agency discretion

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US

Taken collectively, these decisions undermine the ability of successive administrations since the 1980s to execute policy through federal agency rules and regulations. This…

Tech merger highlights shifting Russian landscape

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RUSSIA

Wildberries and Russ Outdoor claim the merger will create a globally competitive technology company and that they have secured President Vladimir Putin's approval for the…

Canberra will be tough on pricing but not on mergers

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AUSTRALIA

Under pressure on cost-of-living issues, Canberra is reviewing competition laws to see what effect market dominance may be having in a handful of major sectors, including banking…

Eastern members face EU fiscal deficit procedure

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EASTERN EUROPE

Eleven members are expected to be found in breach of the EU’s rules governing fiscal deficits and public debt, including three or four of the Visegrad Four (V4) states. These…

Somalia and Turkey may struggle to realise oil deal

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SOMALIA/TURKEY

The deal builds on the recent ten-year agreement on maritime defence cooperation. Somalia is believed to have significant onshore and offshore oil and gas potential. However…