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Jokowi will try to expedite Nusantara project

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INDONESIA

President Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo -- whose second and final five-year term will end in October -- subsequently insisted that Nusantara’s development would continue. Defence Minister…

Greek golden visa scheme will still draw in investors

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GREECE

The scheme has supported buoyant foreign demand for residential properties, which is an important source of foreign direct investment in Greece. However, potential security risks…

Latin America faces an increase in climate mobility

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LATIN AMERICA

The region is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with higher temperatures, drought and sea level rise among myriad factors driving people to leave their homes…

Election will boost Mongolia’s democracy

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MONGOLIA

The outcome potentially threatens entrenched two-party dominance. Parliament has been greatly expanded, with broader representation and more female MPs. While this appears to…

China’s cooperation on fentanyl will hinge on US ties

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CHINA/US

It barred the export of fentanyl -- a major US public health concern -- in 2019, but the trade was subsequently reconfigured, with precursors exported from China to Mexico…

Egypt's efforts to digitise the economy will be slow

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EGYPT

Cairo is seeking to encourage investments in data centres and digitisation. The country also sits astride a major route for data between Europe, Africa and Asia. While the sector…

Philippine economy should perform solidly this year

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PHILIPPINES

Inflation is a top challenge for the government, which targets 6.0-7.0% GDP growth in 2024, compared with 5.5% in 2023. GDP grew by 5.7% year-on-year in the January-March quarter…

Data centre plans will exacerbate Chile's water issues

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CHILE

This is part of Chile’s plan to diversify its economy and become a regional digital hub. However, local communities are increasingly concerned about the environmental impact of…

Malaysia’s Anwar faces rising pressure over key plan

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MALAYSIA

The opposition has highlighted BlackRock’s ties to Israel. The row comes at a time when Anwar -- a staunch supporter of the Palestinian cause and Hamas in particular -- is looking…

Bangladesh will struggle to achieve stability

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BANGLADESH

Shortly after her departure, Chief of Army Staff Waker-uz-Zaman said an interim government would be formed. President Mohammed Shahabuddin yesterday dissolved parliament. His…