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Infrastructure investments face obstacles in Peru

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PERU

Public-private partnerships.

Nepal faces rising tensions over federalism

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NEPAL

Prime Minister KP Oli took charge of government a year ago at the head of an alliance between his Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist-Leninist) and the Communist Party of…

Time runs short for Ukraine-Russia gas resolution

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UKRAINE/RUSSIA

Ukraine's current arrangements with Russia on gas imports and transit to Europe end in December, and a replacement deal is looking unlikely. Ukraine, Russia and the EU each have…

Oil losses could bankrupt the Iraqi Kurds

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IRAQ

The border crossing is close to the vital oil pipeline tie-in at Fish-Khabur, where the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) oil export pipeline meets the federal pipeline…

No-deal Brexit trading would be highly disruptive

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EU-UK

Brexit and trade.

Singapore will improve ties with neighbours

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SINGAPORE

As its period as ASEAN chair nears its end, Singapore is continuing to promote regional economic integration and trade liberalisation. The country’s leadership is also seeking…

Belgian unity is at stake under new government

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BELGIUM

The coalition, headed by Prime Minister Alexander De Croo, consists of seven parties from Green, liberal, socialist and fiscally conservative backgrounds. The main challenges will…

Politics will frustrate US infrastructure investment

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UNITED STATES

US infrastructure spending outlook.

Virus will have wide effects on US industry

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UNITED STATES

Trump on March 16 ordered social distancing and many businesses’ closure for 15 days, to slow COVID-19’s spread and avoid overwhelming hospitals. Transport, tourism, leisure…

Tourism slump will add to Uruguay's economic woes

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URUGUAY

Tourism has seen a sharp drop in the current summer season, affecting foreign exchange inflows at a time when the economy is already slowing and general elections are due in…