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1 – 10 of 14The move was not altogether unexpected, with the energy ministry having previously hinted it was possible. It nevertheless feeds concerns that the outgoing administration of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287238
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The theme it has chosen for its chairmanship is ‘enhancing connectivity and resilience’. The reference to ‘resilience’ is apt, as Laos is attempting to manage severe economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284173
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Precautionary measures to prevent the collapse of the electricity system were implemented on October 27 and are expected to continue for several weeks. Rationing has left most of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283128
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Gusmao was inaugurated as premier at the start of July, after victory for his party in the May parliamentary elections. At the inauguration ceremony, President Jose Ramos-Horta…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281292
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Critics say the move weakens the Bangladesh Election Commission (EC). The next general election will likely take place in January. The ruling Awami League (AL) continues to reject…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280323
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The dam project, situated near the source of the Blue Nile, has long been a centrepiece of Ethiopia’s development plans, but also a major source of tension with downstream…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281936
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There, on November 12, he formally announced Mexico’s updated National Determined Contribution (NDC), setting a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reduction target of 35% by 2030…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274118
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The Philippines and other South-east Asian countries are keen on adding nuclear to their energy mixes. Geopolitics is a key factor in their efforts to realise this ambition, with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB278902
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It is the only country in South-east Asia with a large-scale nuclear plant, although this was never loaded with fuel. Other countries in the region have tentative plans to develop…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264566
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In a speech at the inaugural Islamabad Security Dialogue (ISD), he said his country and India -- long-standing enemies -- should “bury the past and move forward”. He talked about…