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El Nino threat will cloud ASEAN economic outlook

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ASEAN

Outlook for the impact of the El Nino weather phenomenon on South-east Asia.

Drought could be a defining issue in Spanish elections

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SPAIN

April was the hottest and driest month since records began in 1961. Drought is harming agricultural production and pushing up food prices; it has become a key issue ahead of…

Corruption and incompetence dog Albania’s energy plans

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ALBANIA

The authorities’ immediate aim was to prevent the escalation of sporadic protests against price rises. However, the prospects are also improving for the government’s plan to turn…

North Macedonian crisis spurs move to renewable energy

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NORTH MACEDONIA

Electricity companies wanted a near-38% rise amid soaring international market prices, but the ERC wanted to avoid a price shock. In November, the government declared an ‘energy…

Water resources will remain under strain in Brazil

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BRAZIL

In these meetings, civil society representatives will participate in designing hydrographic basins management and future sanitation plans, and make proposals to protect springs…

Economic optimism will boost Brazil government

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BRAZIL

BRAZIL: Economic optimism will boost government

Greece's market liberalisation may not work wonders

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GREECE

Freer access to markets and the professions has been recommended to stimulate competition, generate growth and benefit consumers. However, the benefits of such an approach for the…

Australian power crisis produces cooperation

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AUSTRALIA

Coal-fired plants are due to close in 20 years but still provide some 60% of Australia’s electricity. The new plan should attract more investment in the renewables sector…