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EU will push for granting MES to China

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INT/CHINA

If not offset by other changes, this will result in lower duties on Chinese imports found to have been dumped in the European market. Such a decision will be commercially…

Indonesian policy set to boost app-based services

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INDONESIA

Outlook for app-based services such as Uber in Indonesia.

Germany’s trade surplus benefits the euro-area

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EURO-AREA

Germany’s trade surplus.

Attracting investment may prove difficult in Nigeria

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NIGERIA

However, these macro-level improvements belie both uneven reform implementation and the worsening economic environment faced by most Nigerians.

Latin America's Pacific Alliance faces doubtful future

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LATIN AMERICA

Most members have elected left-of-centre governments that are less committed than their predecessors to pro-business and globalising economic models. A damaging split between…

India will be vigilant but not worried about al-Qaida

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INDIA

The authorities do not appear especially concerned about the threat posed by the group, but there is sure to be an overall tightening of security during the general election…

China’s defence spending will remain stable

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CHINA

Defence spending will account for 1.2% of GDP in 2024, having remained stable at around this figure for at least the past two decades. Nevertheless, outside estimates of China’s…

Ceasefire suspension will drive insecurity in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

Further incidents, including a grenade explosion in Cali and other attacks on municipal buildings and military facilities, have taken place since the ceasefire was suspended…

Political uncertainty fans unrest in Sudan’s periphery

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SUDAN

The violence first erupted in July, but flared again in October and November. Moreover, it is by no means an isolated development, but mirrors new episodes of inter-communal…

US House Republicans set up new committee on China

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UNITED STATES

The new committee, which will hold its first session by early next month, has the task of assessing the political, economic and other challenges posed by China. Although its…