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Drones will aid emerging nations' economic development

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INTERNATIONAL

In developed markets, UAV consumers or hobbyist operators far outnumber commercial operators, but the usage differs in the developing world. In developing countries, the price of…

Prospects for global supply chains in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

Cost-control is no longer the overriding consideration, given regulatory and investor demands to address environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns, and consumer demands…

Cambodia will see development challenges in 2016

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CAMBODIA

Cambodia economic challenges and reform outlook.

Oil price drop piles more pressure on Iran's economy

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IRAN

Iranian officials appear to have been caught off guard by the collapse in oil prices. The draft budget for the fiscal year 2015-16 (March-March) was presented to the legislature…

Costa Rica’s new president faces immediate challenges

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COSTA RICA

Coming in response to a major ransomware cyberattack launched against Costa Rica’s public IT systems in mid-April, the move is intended to streamline state responses to the…

Greek GDP growth in 2022 will rely on EU recovery aid

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GREECE

The economic rebound from a 9% contraction in 2020 is mainly being driven by strong domestic demand supported by accommodative fiscal policies and higher-than-expected tourism…

France’s Macron seeks to refocus domestic agenda

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FRANCE

Macron lacks a parliamentary majority and the political atmosphere is acrimonious following the passage of controversial pension reforms. Rebooting the government might create the…

Fiscal crisis will undermine Suriname's new president

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SURINAME

Barely four months into President Chandrikapersad Santokhi’s presidency, the scale of the fiscal crisis facing Suriname has forced him to introduce unpopular fiscal austerity…

Pakistan’s new government faces tough fight to endure

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PAKISTAN

Sharif, president of the Pakistan Muslim League (Nawaz), was elected premier by members of the National Assembly (NA), parliament’s lower house, on April 11. He replaces Pakistan…

Departure of New Zealand’s Key may open 2017 election

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NEW ZEALAND

The unexpected departure of a popular prime minister opens up more space for opposition parties in the next election due by early November 2017. On Key’s watch, New Zealand…