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Thousands protested in early April against government plans to increase tax, the latest sign of rising tensions following the collapse of oil prices, the widening of the budget…
According to a debt sustainability analysis published by the IMF in May, Laos is in debt distress. Years of rapid growth in borrowing to fund infrastructure development…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280381
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The impact of anti-money laundering legislation.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB238280
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GDP growth of 9% in 2021 represented a complete rebound following the 9% contraction recorded in 2020. Reconstruction efforts after two tropical storms in late 2020 partly explain…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB267070
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However, with a second wave underway and the mining and tourism sectors -- key foreign exchange earners -- upended, he recently changed tack, authorising an immunisation programme…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260870
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Widespread political turmoil has prevented elections to choose new representatives and senators, as well as the approval of a budget. Protests against poverty and corruption have…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249943
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However, the prospects of a sustained recovery are clouded by fiscal weakness, a precarious balance-of-payments position, a deteriorating business environment and the threat of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264528
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The country is trying to rebuild its economy, which contracted by an estimated 7.6% in 2020. The fallout of the COVID-19 crisis has cut oil and gas income, which contributes about…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB265105
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Military prospects.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB222501
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SLOVENIA: EU will aid post-flood reconstruction