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1 – 10 of 60The road-and-rail project, which could end up costing around USD30bn, would link deep-water ports on either side of the Kra Isthmus, in effect connecting the Andaman Sea and the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285612
ISSN: 2633-304X
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However, because of the large surplus of 2.5% recorded in that year, Riyadh’s public debt is only about 25% of GDP, providing the government and the country’s sovereign wealth…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284692
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After the 2021-22 post-pandemic rebound, growth is stabilising at around 2%. Barring new external shocks, it is expected to remain at this level in the coming years. Improved…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284334
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Albanian tourism is booming. The country has posted Europe’s strongest growth in terms of overnight stays (the EU average was 13%). More than 60% of bookings came from foreign…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282074
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Tourism and other customer-facing sectors are growing solidly even though above-target inflation is squeezing disposable incomes. However, strong services activity is keeping core…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279792
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BAHRAIN: Investment levels will rise
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES279878
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The increases include the withdrawal of some tax breaks that had been available in special investment zones. The budget is aimed primarily at reining in the fiscal deficit, after…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB274882
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SAUDI ARABIA: Hosting global events will be a priority
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES276034
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Although the large hike reflects pandemic recovery, the 940,000 tourists arriving in the first two months also significantly exceed those recorded in the last ‘normal’ year of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276521
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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES: Growth will slow in 2023