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Uneven e-government will hinder South-east Asia trade

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ASEAN

E-government systems in ASEAN member states.

Political freedoms face renewed threats in Tanzania

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TANZANIA

Their lawyers say they face treason charges and have speculated that the government seeks to deter anyone from speaking out over the deal.

Nepal faces rising tensions over federalism

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NEPAL

Prime Minister KP Oli took charge of government a year ago at the head of an alliance between his Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) and the Communist Party of…

Armenian government faces pressure to deliver change

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ARMENIA

Since coming into power on the back of public protests in April-May 2018, Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has committed to a robust overhaul of state institutions including the…

Slow growth may hit trust in Colombia’s government

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COLOMBIA

Government spending levels depend on those of individual ministries, some of which spent remarkably little last year, raising questions about budgetary decision-making. Recent…

Labour rule in New Zealand will bring activist policy

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NEW ZEALAND

This is a significant shift from the nine years of National Party-led governments which generally took a market-liberal line. The incoming government favours a more active…

Australia’s foreign scrutiny law will irk Beijing

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AUSTRALIA

The bill comes as the federal government is increasingly concerned about Chinese political and economic influence in Australia; Beijing has criticised Canberra in recent months…

Ghana euro-bond setback may force more austerity

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GHANA

Ghana's debt strategy.

Iraqi government formation could be delayed until 2023

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IRAQ

The support of two-thirds of the 329 MPs is needed to back a new government. However, neither of the two main factions can garner this level of support individually, resulting in…

Colombia’s economy faces sluggish growth in 2024

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COLOMBIA

Expectations for 2024 suggest lower inflation than last year, but risks persist. The OECD forecasts moderate GDP growth, highlighting inflation and interest rate concerns. Minimum…