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The new rules, which include steeper taxes on foreign purchases of existing domestic properties, are part of a Labor strategy intended to free up more housing stock. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284915
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Homelessness has become a major political issue in recent years, as has related concern about a shortage of small, affordable homes. State and municipal efforts to tackle…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284459
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An emergency meeting between UK Home Secretary James Cleverly and Irish Justice Minister Helen McEntee to address the issue has been cancelled. Ireland wants to return the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286720
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Latin America’s population is ageing rapidly amid declining birth rates and rising life expectancy. This is driving a need for urgent action to prevent demographic changes…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285438
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Astana's aspirations to reach 2 million b/d have been set back by difficulties in raising output at major fields. Government efforts to diversify the economy away from…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284546
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However, small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) play a significant role in the economy, especially in service industries. They also provide a rising share of new jobs. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283915
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The reforms follow a review of migration policy completed last year which found the current system to be not fit for purpose as many migrants were no longer easing shortages of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284635
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The campaign is led by politician-turned-businessman Durga Prasai, who increasingly rails against Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal (‘Prachanda’). Prasai insists that it will…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283976
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President Joe Biden turns 81 today. In a country where half the population is younger than 39, most voters would rather not see an electoral rematch between Biden and Donald…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283463
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Although the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) is already channelling new funds into renewable energy, the US offshore wind sector faces financial challenges that will make Biden’s…