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Costa Rica tourism is on course for recovery

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COSTA RICA

The revival of tourism will be central to Costa Rica’s broader economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, driving economic activity over the plan’s five-year time-frame.

Making key act work may be tough for India’s Rajasthan

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INDIA

Rajasthan thereby became the first Indian state to make access to healthcare a legal entitlement for residents. The legislation encountered resistance from several groups…

COVID-19 will reshape safety protection for workers

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INTERNATIONAL

PPE includes garments to protect workers from infection, such as masks, gloves, goggles and gowns. The market was valued at USD53bn in 2019 and is expected to exceed USD90bn in…

Inflation and inequality to pressure Cuban government

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CUBA

Price hikes for petrol, electricity, water and gas are among several adjustment measures that will drive up living costs, compounding already high inflation. Meanwhile…

Biden sees election boost in student debt reduction

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UNITED STATES

US student debt far outstrips that of most other wealthy countries, with some 40 million US adults owing a total of USD1.75tn in student loans in 2023, almost all of it to the…

Pro-Bumiputera move will have mixed impact in Malaysia

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MALAYSIA

The initiative is aimed at improving the socio-economic position of ethnic Malay and indigenous people, a sizeable majority in Malaysia. The Barisan Nasional (BN) alliance, led by…

Banamex sale will test Mexico's investment stance

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MEXICO

Citi operates in Mexico as Citibanamex, having acquired the National Bank of Mexico (Banamex) in 2001. The sale would end a 21-year retail presence in Mexico, but it may be…

Bolivian lithium sector development faces hurdles

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BOLIVIA

The country has been slow to develop its substantial lithium reserves, focusing its efforts on producing lithium batteries, but the Chinese deal promises to accelerate the…

Argentina's education woes will worsen competitiveness

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ARGENTINA

Education shortcomings in Argentina.

Inadequate policies will deepen Mexico COVID-19 blow

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MEXICO

A lack of testing may have led to an underestimation of infections, but with a population of 130 million, Mexico appears relatively unscathed by the pandemic so far. The virus…