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1 – 10 of 15The 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 People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was the winner. Poll campaigning was dominated by debate over the economic headwinds facing the small Himalayan kingdom, which lies between…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284755
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Corruption in Vietnam.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB207505
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Rebooting the economy is just one challenge facing Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. The junta leader-turned-civilian premier continues to come under pressure from a pro-democracy…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB266195
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The proximate reason is the Supreme Court’s decision that the Cerar government’s referendum campaign backing a second railway line between the state-owned port of Koper and the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230501
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A coalition between the Reform and Centre parties, it replaces Centre’s coalition with the populist radical right-wing Estonian Conservative People’s Party (EKRE) and the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB259247
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President Rodrigo Duterte's term ends in 2022; his administration is prioritising the development of the Philippines tourism sector. However, internal security could pose…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB216366
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New UK economic direction.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB250600
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It includes large federal stimulus spending to spur economic growth and to alleviate the worst impacts of the collapse in global commodity prices, particularly oil. The budget…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210194
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This is the result of low levels of private and public investment, deficiencies in skills and training, and contractionary fiscal policy. The government is intent on addressing…