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Amazon-NYC reversal will aid PPPs in other cities

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UNITED STATES

Corporate incentives to cities.

COP 24 leaves much to be done regarding climate change

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INTERNATIONAL

Delegates succeeded in establishing most of the technical guidance necessary to implement the 2015 Paris Agreement -- a notable achievement, but not one that will, in itself…

Europe’s Three Seas Initiative will make slow progress

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EUROPE

The war in Ukraine has highlighted 3SI, a project that aims to raise investment in Central-Eastern Europe, as a means to build resilience on the eastern flank of the EU and NATO…

US interest in unionisation is tentative but growing

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UNITED STATES

The union represents some 340,000 workers at UPS, the largest US package delivery company. The United States is experiencing a rise in strikes and work stoppages espite low union…

Political strife may hit business sentiment in Vietnam

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VIETNAM

The government statement announcing the news alluded to “violations” and “shortcomings” that adversely affected public opinion and the CPV’s reputation. Thuong became president on…

Georgia risks becoming Russian sanctions-evasion haven

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GEORGIA/RUSSIA

Tbilisi has authorised flights by two smaller Russian airlines, exacerbating fears of the potential for sanctions evasion. That follows the easing of Russia’s visa regime for…

EU may not develop a joint stance on Chinese FDI soon

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EU

Chinese FDI into Europe.

Strike threats widen Canada's infrastructure concerns

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CANADA

Although today's strike was temporarily suspended at the last minute, the possibility of rail and port disruption this summer may force the Liberal government’s hand on the use of…

Russia wins most from Caspian deal despite concessions

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CIS

Unpicking the Caspian Sea convention.

US shipping sector will react to long-term changes

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UNITED STATES

China-US trade tensions are affecting global trade patterns, and this includes the outlook for US shipping -- an industry which itself faces a changing operating environment as…