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1 – 10 of 36The move was not altogether unexpected, with the energy ministry having previously hinted it was possible. It nevertheless feeds concerns that the outgoing administration of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB287238
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Afghanistan’s ruling Taliban want production to expand to 19,000 b/d shortly. They are counting on the extractives sector to help boost revenue and shore up the flailing economy.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284299
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The firms aim to extract gold, lead, zinc, iron ore and copper across several Afghan provinces. Earlier this year, Afghanistan agreed a major contract relating to oil extraction…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282083
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The rebound of commodities prices fuelled new investments in agroindustry and the energy and mining sectors, while the lifting of lockdown measures helped to boost private…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264190
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The aim is to restore the market dominance of the state-owned Federal Electricity Commission (CFE). The move would sideline private players and potentially force the closure of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB264623
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The government has changed hands only once since independence in 1966: in 1992 the People's Progressive Party (PPP), led by Cheddi Jagan, assumed power following 26 years of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199348
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has taken a strong line against Beijing now that he feels Canada has an appreciative and reliable ally in Washington, triggering retaliatory Chinese…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB260876
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The motion passed only after violent scenes in parliament, as opposition legislators were forcibly ejected from the chamber. The bill should now be introduced within a month, with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB224760
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The gains in global equities stem from the expanding universe of negative-yielding government bonds, which now account for nearly a third of the stock of global sovereign debt…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB213055
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This development is at the centre of 'Vision 2030', the kingdom's new medium-term strategy for reducing reliance on crude oil revenue and improving economic efficiency. The…