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1 – 10 of 12A key driving factor was soaring government consumption ahead of the February general election, which included the race to succeed Joko ‘Jokowi’ Widodo as president, won by…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287205
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Speaking on the occasion, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said that, over the past 20 years, the promise of stability and prosperity has been fulfilled…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286920
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Although the central bank has increased interest rates substantially since June 2023, the effects on economic activity and inflation have been limited. Prices and policy…
The economy slowed sharply in the second half of 2023. Consumption is lower than a decade ago, as a consequence of population ageing and insufficient savings, which reflects a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285796
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Cardoso has promised to prosecute any entities involved in making fraudulent claims. The Deloitte audit is one of three concurrent investigations into the bank’s management under…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285419
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However, there are question marks over his ability to deliver on the ambitious spending cuts needed as tax collection falls in a weak economy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285317
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MALAYSIA: Key pay hike will help government
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES286800
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The 18% increase since the beginning of the year has been fuelled by expectations of monetary easing, recurrent geopolitical tensions, Chinese economic woes, and greater…
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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284490
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This is up from nearly 19 million people in 2023. The crisis has worsened in recent weeks with major food and cost-of-living protests erupting across several states, as well as…