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1 – 10 of 36Energy security concerns and regional economic interests are driving the construction of more coal mines and coal-fired power stations, though government mandates will set a cap…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286455
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Yet this follows a government directive that the company cancel increases in its maximum sustainable capacity (MSC) of crude oil production from 12 million barrels per day (b/d…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285954
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The theme it has chosen for its chairmanship is ‘enhancing connectivity and resilience’. The reference to ‘resilience’ is apt, as Laos is attempting to manage severe economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284173
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The summit marked the tenth anniversary of the government’s flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Beijing revised the BRI’s emphasis from large-scale infrastructure projects to…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283518
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President Joe Biden turns 81 today. In a country where half the population is younger than 39, most voters would rather not see an electoral rematch between Biden and Donald…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283463
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The United States thereby joined the small list of countries -- which includes China -- to have this level of diplomatic relations with Vietnam. Hanoi and Washington announced…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282554
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Separately, regional leaders were somewhat reassured by the modest rapprochement between China and the United States -- influential powers in South-east Asia -- on the margins of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283554
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Meanwhile, the country will be aiming to keep up its status as one of the fastest-growing economies. In September, Delhi’s Pragati Maidan complex will be the venue for the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279930
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High on the agenda is the need for science to work across disciplines to address complex societal problems. In 2015, research and development (R&D) funding increased by 5.1…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB211319
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The coalition has been in office since October 2017 under Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern. This budget combines fiscal restraint with increased social, foreign affairs and aid…