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Philippine economy should perform solidly this year

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PHILIPPINES

Inflation is a top challenge for the government, which targets 6.0-7.0% GDP growth in 2024, compared with 5.5% in 2023. GDP grew by 5.7% year-on-year in the January-March quarter…

South-east Asia’s economic influence will grow

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The Fortune 500 is a list of the top US companies according to publicly available data, published each year since 1955. The South-east Asia list is the latest in a handful of…

Sanctions will increase risks for Russian economy

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RUSSIA

However, although output has grown, a tight labour market and persistent inflation have created new problems. The reorientation of trade away from Europe has resulted in a…

Militarisation will cause rising distortions in Russia

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RUSSIA

Record levels of defence spending have led to surging demand for inputs used to manufacture military equipment, driving up output across various sectors. However, evidence of…

Philippine leader faces tough challenge on prices

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PHILIPPINES

The fall appears linked to public discontent over elevated inflation, which has clouded the country's economic outlook. Meanwhile, the government is moving slower than it…

Brunei will step up efforts to diversify economy

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BRUNEI

The IMF recently recommended structural reforms to bolster the economy, which has struggled to recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. Brunei has long been reliant on…

Challenges for Norway’s premier will persist

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NORWAY

Among several factors, voters are disillusioned over persistent inflationary pressures and rising interest rates. The government’s image has also been damaged by its handling of a…

Turkey’s stock market is set to be highly volatile

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TURKEY

Local investors have used Turkey’s stock market as a hedge against the country’s runaway inflation and government attempts to 'lira-ise' the economy. The market's strong…

Prospects for South-east Asia to end-2020

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PROSPECTS H2 2020

This is helping to insulate them from immediate political pressures relating to the pandemic crisis, but their hopes for spurring long-term economic recovery depend greatly on…

Russian recession will blunt Central Asian growth

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CIS

Russia's economic problems caused by the low price of oil and to a lesser extent Western sanctions are a challenge for Kazakhstan and the four other Central Asian states. In its…