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Pension reform boosts credibility of Taiwan government

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TAIWAN

Public sector pension reform in Taiwan.

The EU will ramp up efforts to counter China’s BRI

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EU

Member states have asked the European Commission to spend the next nine months developing a plan containing “high impact and visible projects” to rival the BRI. While EU efforts…

African COVID-19 lockdowns will split public opinion

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AFRICA

African COVID-19-related lockdowns.

Germany's automotive transition is gaining momentum

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GERMANY

Transport Minister Volker Wissing said in January that the number of EVs (including hybrids) should increase from 1 million to 15 million by 2030. Data thus far show that Germany…

South Africa’s tourism sector set for more turbulence

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SOUTH AFRICA

Tourism has been identified as a priority sector to drive economic recovery in the government’s recent strategy, as well as in the recovery strategies agreed by business and…

China will lift barriers to foreign financial firms

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CHINA

Potential loosening of restrictions of foreign investment in the financial sector.

China's OBOR will follow opportunities, not blueprint

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CHINA

The One Belt One Road initiative.

Balkan civic protests are not going away

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BALKANS

The new wave of agitation against government misbehaviour across the Balkans.

Foreign firms face litigation in Colombia

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COLOMBIA

Rising litigation against foreign firms.

Smaller firms at heart of China's development strategy

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CHINA

These companies account for more than 80% of urban employment, 60% of GDP and 50% of tax revenue. They exert enormous influence on the national economy, and the wellbeing of small…