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Romanian government’s health spending will fall short

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ROMANIA

The November 14 fire happened at a very old provincial hospital in Piatra Neamt in north-eastern Romania, but the January 29 tragedy was at one of Romania’s most modern and…

Low-income health needs more than isolated innovation

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INTERNATIONAL

Innovating in healthcare.

Peru's Vizcarra faces grave challenges in final year

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PERU

It was his last such speech, as Peru is entering an election year and has single-term presidencies. Having recently reshuffled his cabinet, Vizcarra is seeking closer relations…

COVID-19 to end Cuban economic reform

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CUBA

Cuban COVID-19 response.

Peru mining policy will seek consensus not conflict

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PERU

New Mining Minister Miguel Inchaustegui is committed to promoting a modus vivendi between mining companies and the communities that have so frequently opposed mining development…

Conservative 2018 Indonesia budget faces bottlenecks

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INDONESIA

The government’s SME plans are part of the 2018 national budget, which President Joko Widodo presented to the legislature on August 16.

Legislative win strengthens Congo president’s hand

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Tshisekedi’s own Union for Democracy and Social Progress (UDPS) becomes parliament’s largest party with 69 seats, while main opposition contender Moise Katumbi’s Ensemble party…

COVID-19 and oil shocks raise Gulf recession risks

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GULF STATES

Lower oil and gas revenues are the major transmission channel of the global crisis to regional economies, but tourism, financial and professional services are also taking a major…

Ivory Coast’s legislative polls will test reform claim

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IVORY COAST

The poll was marred by pre- and post-election violence, resulting in scores of arrests (including some opposition leaders) and over 85 deaths. Ouattara has officially begun a…

Thai military will try to avoid launching a coup

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THAILAND

Beyond calling for Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha’s resignation, protesters have been challenging the military’s influence on politics and demanding reform of the monarchy. King…