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Gulf arms sector localisation may be slow and patchy

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GULF STATES

Some Gulf states have targeted the development of an indigenous arms industry as part of their economic diversification efforts.

Rare-earth diversification will rise in Western states

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INTERNATIONAL

Japan and United States have markedly reduced their dependence on Chinese rare earths since the mid-2000s -- signposting the future of supply dynamics for critical minerals whose…

Export controls on metals will benefit Chinese firms

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CHINA

The new regulation’s "national security" justification reflects the increasing resort worldwide to weaponising international trade for political goals and will reinforce efforts…

Manufacturers will seek diversification and resilience

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INTERNATIONAL

Just-in-case manufacturing.

Bolivia’s ambitious development plans face challenges

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BOLIVIA

The strategy, which has attracted criticism from opponents as being overly statist, is based largely on the policy orientation adopted by the Morales administrations between 2006…

Technology import substitution fits wider Russian aims

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RUSSIA

Russian import substitution for machinery and equipment.

Taiwan tech firms face pressure from China-US tension

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TAIWAN

Among these, Taiwan has a crucial and outsized influence in the global digital economy, in hardware manufacturing in particular. Growing China-US tensions now threaten to…

Colombian economy set for recovery in 2018

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COLOMBIA

Colombia economic update.

Jordan will turn to renewables for electricity

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JORDAN

Plans for energy security and diversification.

Trade reshoring is much trickier than headlines imply

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INTERNATIONAL

Supply chain logistics.