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Downturn in Greece and abroad will sap property market

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GREECE

This second extension is due to a slower-than-expected fall in cases in the COVID-19 pandemic’s second wave: 904 new infections were reported in the previous 24 hours yesterday…

Emerging Asia activity will slow despite China rebound

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INTERNATIONAL

ASEAN's growth is nevertheless expected to outpace global growth, of which China and India are expected to contribute more than 50% -- India about 15% and China around 35%.

New railway’s early days give Laos cause for optimism

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LAOS

While concerns remain that the project will worsen its external debt position, demand to use the line is strong, even though there are currently no onward services for passengers…

Risks to Sri Lanka's banks will increase

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SRI LANKA

Some observers have raised doubts about the solvency of Sri Lanka's banks amid the country's deepening foreign exchange (forex) crisis. Forex reserves stood at USD2.3bn at…

Latin America’s pandemic recovery will be patchy

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LATIN AMERICA

A strong bounceback from the pandemic in some parts of the region may be temporary, even as others still struggle

Tourism to Turkey is reviving but not to 2019 levels

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TURKEY

TURKEY: Tourism is reviving but not to 2019 levels

Cuba will struggle to keep inflation at bay

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CUBA

So far, state-sector price controls and price caps on food and private markets have prevented runaway inflation. However, producers are withholding goods or selling on the black…

US removal of import benefits will hit ASEAN trade

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ASEAN/US

Headwinds for US-ASEAN trade.