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Greek economy could slip into recession again

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GREECE

Greece’s stagnating economy.

The ECB will set the speed of global credit tightening

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INTERNATIONAL

The ECB's plan could tip the scales towards tighter credit conditions globally. However, there are concerns about global growth -- particularly in the euro-area -- and government…

Ciolos will aim to tackle Romania's developmental lag

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ROMANIA

The non-party government of former EU Commissioner Dacian Ciolos took office on November 17 after the Ponta government stood down. Much of the previous administration's budget…

A US trend of multi-use sports stadiums will expand

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UNITED STATES

The convergence of the sports, media, entertainment and hospitality industries and the emergence of private equity multi-sport investors is driving unprecedented investment in…

Lebanese gains from Syrian rebuilding may be limited

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LEBANON/SYRIA

Lebanese plans to gain from Syria's reconstruction.

Post-poll turmoil may worsen Pakistan’s economic woes

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PAKISTAN

The elections, resulting in a fractured mandate and marred by allegations of rigging, have increased polarisation. Separately, Pakistan’s nine-month, roughly USD3bn Stand-By…

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…

Maghreb countries will bolster renewable energy sector

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NORTH AFRICA

Renewable energy projects in North Africa.

China's lower GDP growth target anticipates challenges

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CHINA

However, the government set a conservative real GDP growth target of 5% for the year (compared to average growth of 5.3% over the previous five years) in recognition of a series…

Thai search for investors in land bridge will be tough

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THAILAND

The road-and-rail project, which could end up costing around USD30bn, would link deep-water ports on either side of the Kra Isthmus, in effect connecting the Andaman Sea and the…