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Colombia vote raises concerns for mining firms

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COLOMBIA

Local vetoes on mining activities.

Delhi’s arbitration policy may hit foreign investment

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INDIA

India's policies on domestic and international arbitration.

Cuba to return to emergency economics

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CUBA

The measure is part of Washington’s latest efforts to squeeze the Cuban economy and force a change of government in Havana. It comes on top of an already tense situation, as Cuba…

Spending cap is likely to pass in key UK league

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UNITED KINGDOM

The vote would have replaced current financial sustainability provisions with a squad-costs-to-revenue ratio akin to the salary caps used in US professional sports. The…

Cambodia legal capacity aid could help Chinese firms

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CHINA/CAMBODIA

In all areas other than fundamental rights Cambodia was the lowest of the 15 countries surveyed in the East Asia and Pacific region. However, in September, Phnom Penh signed a…

Egyptian wage rises will increase economic disparities

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EGYPT

Planned pay increases in Egypt.

A full public debt restructuring overhaul is unlikely

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INTERNATIONAL

The stock of EM debt has multiplied since 2000, accompanied by legal difficulties for borrowers falling into distress. Some economists are calling for a complete overhaul of the…

New York Exxon probe portends industry practice shift

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UNITED STATES

The NYAG investigation of Exxon Mobil.

Mexico’s Maya Train brings risk of spiralling costs

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MEXICO

MEXICO: Maya Train risks spiralling costs

Public-private partnerships will expand in Gulf states

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GULF STATES

Gulf governments are increasingly turning to PPPs to finance infrastructure and other projects in response to tight public finances. Most countries in the region have developed or…