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1 – 10 of 145Strong household demand, now restored to pre-war levels, mitigated the impact on GDP of falling exports last year. The consumer market is profoundly changed, with new brands from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286565
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Parallel imports have played a crucial role in securing the supply of goods for the Russian economy. The creation and management of parallel import channels is now an important…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286497
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Chinese exports grew by 7.1% year-on-year in US dollar terms, while imports expanded by 3.5%. The trade gap narrowed to USD39.7bn in February. Export growth was buoyed by rapid…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286287
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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…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285374
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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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Consumer demand, especially for services, underpinned by a stronger labour market, drove the upswing. Exports stabilised, but investment slowed, held back by the housing market…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283464
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The e-commerce platforms are among several key firms in China’s platform economy. Since early 2023, Chinese authorities have softened their approach towards platforms following a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282516
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Growth in retail sales and industrial value added accelerated in August, supported by rising household incomes and warming domestic demand. Moreover, unemployment edged down…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282343
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After the government issued regulations to curb property developer borrowing in 2020, developers suffered a liquidity crisis and struggled to deliver pre-sold homes. Consumers…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282705
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CHINA: Holiday will give short-term economic boost