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China’s edible oil scandal will dent consumer trust

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CHINA

The scandal -- possibly the country’s largest since the 2008 milk scandal -- has reignited food safety concerns and dented consumers’ confidence in the government at a time of…

Egypt’s green hydrogen industry is taking off

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EGYPT

Deals worth EUR40bn (USD44bn) covering renewable energy and green hydrogen were signed at June's EU-Egypt investment conference. They promise to help Cairo decarbonise local…

Securing inputs is key to Seoul’s diplomatic strategy

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SOUTH KOREA

This followed the first-ever Korea-Africa summit, where critical minerals loomed large; President Yoon Suk-yeol’s visits to three resource-rich Central Asian states; and Seoul’s…

Vostok Oil project will define Russia’s oil future

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RUSSIA

Vostok is expected to produce 2 million barrels per day (b/d) by 2030, with all exports going via the strategically important Northern Sea Route (NSR). The Kremlin hopes it will…

New Nigeria oil investment may struggle to take off

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NIGERIA

Developing these blocks is critical for meeting Nigeria’s 2026 production target of 2.6 million barrels per day (b/d). This is important for increasing government revenues as well…

Kuwait will lag neighbours on economic diversification

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KUWAIT

The resignation highlights that, despite the suspension of parliament in an attempt to overcome the political deadlock arising from executive-legislative tensions, political…

Oman will lead Middle East in green hydrogen progress

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OMAN

Oman is outpacing most global competitors in laying foundations to become a major international supplier of the carbon-free fuel, augmenting its natural advantages with…

Gazprom’s finances may never recover

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RUSSIA

In its 2023 financial statements, the energy giant reported a loss of RUB629bn (USD7.4bn at the average exchange rate for 2023), an extraordinary reverse compared to the USD17.5bn…

Peru coca cultivation will shift to more remote areas

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PERU

However, official sources suggest that production is increasingly focused in areas of the Amazon where it is encouraging deforestation as well as encroaching on indigenous land…

Saudi Arabia eyes investments in Brazil and beyond

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BRAZIL

Saudi Arabia is highly dependent on food imports and has designated Brazil a strategic partner for food security, while Brazil is keen to secure investments to develop its…