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Vietnam’s new cyber law will hinder digital economy

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VIETNAM

The legislation requires technology companies to store Vietnam-based users’ personal data locally and mandates tighter government control over online content.

Religious freedom will slowly expand in Vietnam

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VIETNAM

Catholics are a sizeable minority religious group in the country, numbering roughly 7 million out of a population of nearly 100 million. Vietnam and the Vatican have not had…

China ties will strain Hungary’s EU and US relations

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HUNGARY

The government’s plan signals not only a new era in Hungarian-Chinese relations but also China’s more intensive presence within the EU. Heated debates within Hungary and the EU…

Fast Ecuador security wins stoke longer-term issues

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ECUADOR

He declared a state of emergency on January 9, giving the military a central role in tackling the crisis. The militarisation of security policy has reduced crime and increased…

Prospects for Mexico and Central America in 2016

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PROSPECTS 2016

Prospects for Mexico and Central America in 2016.

Ethiopian protest risk rises as emergency declared

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ETHIOPIA

The declaration came a week after reports emerged that protestors were attacking foreign businesses in the country as well as government property. Under the state of emergency…

Optimistic expectations of Colombia’s Petro pose risks

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COLOMBIA

Turnout, at over 58%, was the highest since 1974. Petro’s largest leads were recorded in coastal departments (regions); he also secured a majority in Bogota. Although he has…

Firms working in Israel face pressure on Palestinians

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ISRAEL/PALESTINIANS

The July 19 law’s limiting of the right of national self-determination in Israel to the Jewish people has angered the Arab minority and provoked international criticism, including…

Kuczynski leads Peru runoff, but only just

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PERU

Both candidates are pro-business but Kuczynski has questioned Fujimori's democratic credentials. Peruvian politics remain polarised for and against the possibility of a return to…

Increased Mozambican violence will concern investors

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MOZAMBIQUE

In the aftermath of Tropical Cyclone Kenneth last month, attacks in Cabo Delgado have intensified, moving closer to major liquefied natural gas (LNG) investments.