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COVID-19 may permanently alter long-term energy demand

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INTERNATIONAL

Policy responses to the global recession have the potential either to accelerate or retard the energy transition. Economic and social behavioural change as a result of forced…

Philippine poll front runner will broaden campaign

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PHILIPPINES

On February 10, the Commission on Elections (COMELEC) dismissed a handful of petitions challenging Ferdinand ‘Bongbong’ Marcos’s right to participate in the presidential race. In…

Belgian unity is at stake under new government

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BELGIUM

The coalition, headed by Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, consists of seven parties from Green, liberal, socialist and fiscally conservative backgrounds. The main challenges will…

Emerging Asia activity will slow despite China rebound

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INTERNATIONAL

ASEAN's growth is nevertheless expected to outpace global growth, of which China and India are expected to contribute more than 50% -- India about 15% and China around 35%.

Equatorial Guinea’s Obiang will further stifle dissent

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EQUATORIAL GUINEA

While there is scepticism over the government’s figures, officially recorded deaths are low at 51. However, all sectors of the economy have been negatively impacted -- most…

Lebanon will likely back new waste incinerators

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LEBANON

That reflects the state’s failure to address waste management challenges. During his 2014-19 tenure, unpopular Interior Minister Nohad Machnouk failed to find a permanent solution…

Narcotics trafficking will increase in South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The ‘Golden Triangle’ -- centred on the tripoint of Laos, Thailand and Myanmar -- has long been a hub for production of illicit drugs. The area is rife with drug cartels.

Escalating insurgency pressures Mozambican government

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MOZAMBIQUE

Fears are growing that attacks could spread into surrounding provinces, after already expanding into neighbouring Tanzania.