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1 – 10 of 230Issues such as soaring inflation, currency depreciation and debt repayment problems are having a major impact on the economy. The World Bank estimates that GDP grew by 3.7% in…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287447
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The surging growth in the elderly population has increased care needs at a time when economic and social change has put more onus on the state to provide or support care. Although…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287414
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If the revised bill is approved by the Lower House it will mark the first legislative success for President Javier Milei, who completed his first six months of government on June…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287679
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The decree targeted a rise in the value of agricultural production of at least 25% above the output of RUB7.6tn (USD86bn at current exchange rates) recorded in 2021. Putin also…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287538
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Pichai 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
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Although its investments in Africa have attracted considerable attention, the vast majority of China's OFDI has gone to Asia, principally Hong Kong and a few financial centres…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287237
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CHINA: Contradictions will dent investor confidence
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES286163
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The government statement announcing the news alluded to “violations” and “shortcomings” that adversely affected public opinion and the CPV’s reputation. Thuong became president on…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286120
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The election in January of Lai Ching-te as president signalled continuity in economic policy, and economic pressure from Beijing has to date had limited effect. However, Lai faces…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286515
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Defence spending will account for 1.2% of GDP in 2024, having remained stable at around this figure for at least the past two decades. Nevertheless, outside estimates of China’s…