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Panama leaks may trigger tighter global regulation

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INTERNATIONAL

These records highlight how a global elite uses law firms and offshore entities to hide their assets.

Impeachment process gathers momentum in Brazil

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BRAZIL

BRAZIL: Impeachment process gathers momentum

Political value of social media will rise in Africa

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AFRICA

Relatively low internet penetration rates (an average of 40% across the continent) and stark differences in digital access within and across states mask social media’s increasing…

Iran’s ebullient stock market is heading for a crash

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IRAN

This was despite a sharp economic contraction, high inflation and currency devaluation. The government has played a significant role in promoting equities growth, with state or…

South-east Asia’s digital taxes will incur US ire

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The trend predates the COVID-19 crisis, but a fall in income from traditional taxes amid the pandemic is encouraging certain administrations to step up their efforts. US President…

African court rulings will prompt push on poll quality

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AFRICA

African electoral standards.

Gas crunch will affect South-East European politics

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BALKANS

This 30% hike, from BGN102.33 in December, was at the request of Bulgargaz, the state-owned gas distributor. The decision came in the wake of a parliamentary vote on December 16…

EU's ‘tech sovereignty’ goal reflects new realities

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EU

The new European Commission's goal of achieving 'technological sovereignty'.

Under rising pressure, Baghdad may devalue the dinar

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IRAQ

IRAQ: Baghdad may devalue the dinar

Looser Chinese policy could aggravate US trade hawks

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CHINA

Consumption contributed more than ever in January-June but fears of weaker exports after the imposition of US-China tariffs from July 6 are exacerbating longstanding fears that…