Search results
1 – 10 of 569The loss of jobs has been heaviest in agriculture, which accounts for about one-third of the total labour force. Farmers have had to contend with a long-term fall in precipitation…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289542
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
However, that growth is a statistical outlier, mostly signalling a recovery from severe COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. Meanwhile, China continues to dominate North Korea's…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289311
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
EASTERN EUROPE: Region will face severe droughts
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES289559
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The finance minister's hope that growth this year could reach 4% seems highly optimistic. The Central Bank has successfully reduced inflation to its target range, allowing…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289402
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
CHINA: Deflationary pressures will likely linger
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES289525
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The scandal -- possibly the country’s largest since the 2008 milk scandal -- has reignited food safety concerns and dented consumers’ confidence in the government at a time of…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB289112
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
CANADA: Rail lockout threat will challenge Ottawa
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES289099
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
Water shortages have become a pressing issue in recent years, amid rising demand and a prolonged drought. Sheinbaum will have to balance competing interests of economic sectors…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288952
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
The region is highly vulnerable to the effects of climate change, with higher temperatures, drought and sea level rise among myriad factors driving people to leave their homes…
Details
DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB288883
ISSN: 2633-304X
Keywords
Geographic
Topical
This supersedes the interim budget presented in February. Prime Minister Narendra Modi won a third straight term at the April-June general election, but his ability to command a…