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The government nevertheless remains under pressure from domestic critics and external stakeholders because of dwindling foreign exchange (forex) reserves and a growing debt…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB263250
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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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In late May, it approved a three-month, USD200mn currency swap with Sri Lanka to help ease Colombo’s foreign exchange woes. The move underscores its growing economic strength…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB262788
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South-east Asia's real estate market.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB226382
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Some observers fear Nepal could soon end up in a full-blown economic crisis such as that now affecting Sri Lanka, which recently suspended external debt servicing. Kathmandu, like…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB270224
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The government’s commitment to fiscal consolidation is aimed at pleasing the IMF, with which Sri Lanka recently reached a staff-level agreement on a four-year, USD2.9bn bailout…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274687
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Increased India-China friction has implications for several countries in South Asia, where the giant neighbours vie for influence.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB254023
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The two parties associated with him are currently in the minority in the unicameral legislature. Muizzu came to power after winning last year’s presidential race. He was a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286430
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At a plenary meeting in October, the FATF urged Islamabad to complete a remedial action plan by February 2021. Previous threats to relegate Pakistan to a ‘blacklist’, which would…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB258000
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Bhutan's political and economic outlook.