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Tourism will rise rapidly as an engine of Asian growth

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ASIA

Inbound and outbound Asian tourism has exploded over the last 20 years, especially in East and South East Asia. However, the sector faces challenges.

Peru mine clashes will see national and local impacts

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PERU

Protesters had blocked road access to the mine for nearly two months, interrupting shipments of mineral to the port of Matarani. The dispute reflected, once again, difficulties…

Conflict focus will worsen Libya's COVID-19 trajectory

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LIBYA

Long-standing weaknesses in governance and the public health system have left Libya unable to slow or prevent community transmission of COVID-19.

South Africa’s Mining Charter faces renewed opposition

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SOUTH AFRICA

While the latest draft by Minister of Mineral Resources Gwede Mantashe is a significant improvement on its predecessor, it still requires extensive clarification and modification…

Myanmar regulation reform will spur investment

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MYANMAR

Myanmar's business environment.

Cambodian mining investment need will grow

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CAMBODIA

The country's nascent mining sector is encountering both challenges and new opportunities as large-scale mining operations come in. Last month, four companies were granted…

Environmental enforcement pressures will mount in Peru

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PERU

Environmental protection.

Policy compromises will aid Democratic Party unity

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UNITED STATES

Clinton's nomination marks the end of the 2016 Democratic campaign. Her primary challenger, Senator Bernie Sanders, withheld his endorsement for some time, but has vocally…

African aviation growth will hinge on open skies

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AFRICA

The high cost of taking a 50-minute flight within the East African Community reflects a long-standing paradox in which intra-African air traffic is growing faster than global…

Vietnam emissions plans will affect business

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VIETNAM

Vietnamese greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.