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Maduro moves aim to consolidate power in Venezuela

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VENEZUELA

Maduro has assumed the offensive both within the ruling United Socialist Party of Venezuela (PSUV) and in the ongoing confrontation between his government and Washington. In a…

Canberra's new cybersecurity moves may not be enough

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AUSTRALIA

The new bill, which would require companies with a turnover of AUD3mn (USD2mn) to disclose payments made in response to ransomware attacks and is part of a suite of infrastructure…

Russian corporate recovery varies by company profile

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RUSSIA

Recovery in the corporate sector is unevenly divided between large and smaller companies. More robust global demand and rising commodity prices boosted the profitability of large…

Nigeria currency move will not save embattled economy

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NIGERIA

Nevertheless, it represents a 43% depreciation since June 20, when the CBN abandoned its pegged rate of 197 naira to the dollar. The decision follows the first GDP contraction in…

Cabinet chaos raises junk status risk for South Africa

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SOUTH AFRICA

He replaces the little known David van Rooyen, who had been in post for only four days following the axing of technocrat Nhlanhla Nene. The nature of the latter's removal shook…

Reshuffle helps shore up Malaysian premier’s position

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MALAYSIA

The reconfiguration had been expected for months. Anwar is counting on it to help improve governing capacity and strengthen his relations with political allies. A key partner in…

Russia's Putin wants success without policy re-think

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RUSSIA

The Russian leader's strategy for self-preservation, transition and economic success.

Russia's small firms thrive but growth is difficult

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RUSSIA

Small business development in Russia.

Politics will drive growth in trade de-dollarisation

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INTERNATIONAL

A move away from the US dollar is gaining momentum, driven by the West’s use of economic sanctions, high levels of sovereign debt and a desire to de-link monetary policy from the…

Turkey’s dependence on Gulf investment will grow

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TURKEY/GULF

The trip came just a few weeks after his victory in the presidential and parliamentary elections in May. The tour was part of Turkey’s push to improve ties with regional countries…