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Saudi Arabia will fall short of housing targets

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SAUDI ARABIA

The national housing deficit is estimated at 1.5 million homes, rising rapidly given the country's youthful demographic profile. This is an important government policy target…

Argentina energy doubts mount as Vaca Muerta stalls

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ARGENTINA

On December 15, President Alberto Fernandez's government awarded supply contracts under the Gas.Ar plan, seeking to address short-term supply challenges and energy trade balance…

Solar sector success in Mexico will be muted

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MEXICO

The outlook for solar power in Mexico.

Strike action in Belgium will likely persist

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BELGIUM

This follows several strike actions in November, including a general strike of November 9 and an unprecedented three-day rail strike on November 28-30. The action is the most…

Albanian premier faces tough year ahead of elections

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ALBANIA

The PD has started healing some of the rifts that have divided it for nearly three years. Nevertheless, Prime Minister Edi Rama’s Socialist Party (PS) is favourite to win…

Guinea's junta may face growing discontent

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GUINEA

The explosion caused extensive damage in Conakry’s Kaloum peninsula, killing at least 25 people and injuring 454, with many remaining unaccounted for. Fallout from the disaster…

Panama mine contract end will worsen economic woes

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PANAMA

The decision followed weeks of protests over the terms of the newly revised contract. Cobre Panama, located in Colon province, is Central America’s largest open-pit copper mine…

Fuel subsidy removal will ease Nigeria's finances

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NIGERIA

The announcement set off panic buying as motorists rushed to purchase fuel before prices went up, causing long fuel queues across the country. The announcement also came just days…

Argentine presidential debate leaves no clear winner

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ARGENTINA

Two of the five have less than 5% support among those intending to vote, and the debate centred on the three competitive candidates in the October 22 elections: Economy Minister…

Power-sharing will hinder reforms in Romania

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ROMANIA

Prospective entry into the passport-free area will give a boost to the Romanian cabinet backed by the Social Democrats (PSD) and National Liberals (PNL). While providing…