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Singapore’s new leader will likely face poll test soon

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SINGAPORE

In his swearing-in speech, he said “the more experienced ministers” would “provide continuity” but also warned that Singapore would be “vulnerable to external influences” pulling…

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…

Huck could mount strong presidential bid in Brazil

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BRAZIL

A profile of Luciano Huck.

Multi-ethnic coalitions lower Kenya poll violence risk

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KENYA

However, several factors may reduce the risk of violence.

Progress on transatlantic trade relations will be slow

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US/EU

It represents a strong message to Europeans that a return to transatlantic trade pre-2016 is not on the horizon, and instead US trade policy will be driven by the need to protect…

Mexico internet improvements will be insufficient

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MEXICO

Internet improvement.

White House plans a broad approach to infrastructure

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UNITED STATES

Democrats see infrastructure spending as driving both the post-pandemic recovery through job creation and the transition to green energy needed to meet climate mitigation goals…

COVID-19 will likely soften labour agenda in Spain

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SPAIN

Despite the pledge, however, the government is divided over the issue, with some in support of outright repeal of the reforms while others are opposed. Trying to balance these…