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ECB may spark rate rises in Central-Eastern Europe

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CENTRAL-EASTERN EUROPE

Inflation rates are rising sharply across Central-Eastern Europe (CEE), mainly thanks to a recovery in commodity prices. A flurry of stronger-than-expected economic data is…

Security struggles will exacerbate violence in Mexico

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MEXICO

Although this scenario had already been contemplated in the official decree that established the GN in 2019, the new terms for military deployments are notably different.

Congo’s Grand Inga project may face future pitfalls

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CONGO-KINSHASA

Congo's Grand Inga hydropower project.

Sentiment and policy signal economic upturn in Japan

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JAPAN

This followed a modest rebound in the final three months of 2021 that proved short-lived after the government reimposed COVID-19 restrictions. The rising cost of imports also…

Trucking travails highlight Brazil's vulnerabilities

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BRAZIL

Even in a country used to trucking strikes, the latest industrial action had a dramatic impact. As roadblocks profoundly disrupted supply chains across the economy, petrol…

Vietnam hopes foreign investors can kick-start economy

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VIETNAM

The government targets 3.0-3.5% GDP growth this year, up from 2.9% in 2020 and despite a nearly 6.2% year-on-year contraction in July-September. A key factor in the fall was the…

ASEAN will proclaim limited trade progress at summit

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ASEAN

The meeting comes against the backdrop of a diplomatic spat between Vietnam, Cambodia and Singapore over Vietnam’s 1978 military incursion into Cambodia. South-east Asian leaders…

Thai politics will be increasingly stormy

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THAILAND

In May, the military-linked Phalang Pracharat Party, which supported Prayut’s 2019 transition from junta leader to civilian premier, performed poorly in Bangkok city elections…

Under-attended Latin America/US summit underachieves

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LATIN AMERICA/US

The main significance of the summit series has been to give a reading of US relations with Latin America. As such, US President Donald Trump’s last-minute decision to cancel his…

Mining supply disruptions mask mounting demand fears

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INTERNATIONAL

COVID-19-related disruptions to the mining supply chain.