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Greece's market liberalisation may not work wonders

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GREECE

Freer access to markets and the professions has been recommended to stimulate competition, generate growth and benefit consumers. However, the benefits of such an approach for the…

Focus on African wildlife protection will grow

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AFRICA

African illegal wildlife trade.

Tourism reopening will ease Bhutan’s economic strains

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BHUTAN

The kingdom has raised the long-standing ‘sustainable development fee’ (SDF) for visitors from most countries to USD200 per night from USD65. It hopes that tourism revenue can…

Russian sanctions will hold back Turkish GDP growth

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TURKEY

The impact of the sanctions Russia imposed after Turkey shot down its warplane on November 24.

Emerging Asia activity will slow despite China rebound

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INTERNATIONAL

ASEAN's growth is nevertheless expected to outpace global growth, of which China and India are expected to contribute more than 50% -- India about 15% and China around 35%.

Tunisia's risk of default will rise

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TUNISIA

The social unrest is partly the result of rising unemployment and poverty, worsened by the COVID-19 crisis. Political gridlock has also prevented the country from undertaking…

COVID-19 will shatter Tunisian economic revival hopes

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TUNISIA

Economic impacts of COVID-19 on Tunisia.

Bhutan’s new government may find itself stretched thin

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BHUTAN

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was the winner. Poll campaigning was dominated by debate over the economic headwinds facing the small Himalayan kingdom, which lies between…

Financing shortfall will push Oman to uneasy austerity

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OMAN

A fiscal crunch exacerbated by the pandemic and associated oil-price crash has forced the authorities to step up long-term ‘Omanisation’ efforts, ultimately taking pressure off…

Colombia’s economy faces sluggish growth in 2024

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COLOMBIA

Expectations for 2024 suggest lower inflation than last year, but risks persist. The OECD forecasts moderate GDP growth, highlighting inflation and interest rate concerns. Minimum…