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Thai infrastructure drive will seek foreign money

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THAILAND

This will constrain future civilian governments from implementing policies not in line with existing master plans. Thailand’s military government will use this as a guarantee to…

Construction will depend on Greek consumer confidence

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GREECE

Construction sector.

Timely Balkan virus precautions may avert the worst

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BALKANS

The spread of COVID-19 in the Balkans.

Castro's Cuba reforms to face pressure on all fronts

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CUBA

The release of the 32-page document follows the historic visit of US President Barack Obama in March, and the PCC congress in April, which the government used to reaffirm the…

Azerbaijan needs diversification despite gas growth

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AZERBAIJAN

The slump was caused by low oil prices and left a legacy of higher debt and banking fragility. The slowdown pushed the government into reviewing the fiscal framework and placing…

Jordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions

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JORDAN

The economy faces chronic problems of low growth, joblessness and declining living standards, resulting in periodic protests. Its heavy dependence on foreign aid, especially from…

Saudi Arabian job creation will depend on oil revenues

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SAUDI ARABIA

A major goal of Vision 2030, the kingdom’s strategic development framework, is to address persistently high levels of unemployment, especially amongst young people. Although…

Western Balkan growth is over-dependent on EU

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BALKANS

Western Balkan growth prospects.

Parts of Greek economy will be unreformed post-bailout

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GREECE

Greece will re-enter international capital markets solely on the strength of its economy, after a near-decade-long recession that wiped out one-quarter of its output and left…

Mexico airport stunt brings long-term risks for AMLO

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MEXICO

AMLO announced the project would be mothballed on October 29, following an ad hoc public consultation carried out between October 25 and 28. The new administration will instead…