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1 – 10 of 303Pichai Chunhavajira, an experienced businessman who has held various important positions previously, was named as the new finance minister, taking over the role from the premier…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286823
ISSN: 2633-304X
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These difficulties have arisen despite the sharp rise in oil output to nearly 143 million barrels last year, from which the government received some USD1.6bn in revenues. Oil…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286685
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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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The completion of residential housing units reached a post-Soviet record of 110 million square metres. This strong expansion in construction activity was demand-led, stimulated by…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286017
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The impact of Pix has been transformative for the financial system and the payments landscape in Brazil, and it has gained praise from the IMF for its positive impact on financial…
SRI LANKA: Rate cuts show concern with growth
The Brazilian financial system, which is still dominated by five state and private banks, saw slower loan growth and worsening asset quality in 2023 due to high inflation and…
It is only an interim budget because a general election is set to take place soon, most likely in April-May. The budget surprised many observers because of its lack of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285189
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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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Specifically, China would enhance infrastructural and institutional mechanisms for cross-border transfers, as well as boost the currency’s role in driving the real economy and…