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Risks to Sri Lanka's banks will increase

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SRI LANKA

Some observers have raised doubts about the solvency of Sri Lanka's banks amid the country's deepening foreign exchange (forex) crisis. Forex reserves stood at USD2.3bn at…

Myanmar economic policy gaps may deter investors

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MYANMAR

This is consistent with elements of the National League for Democracy (NLD)-led government's economic policy that was finally released on July 29, four months after the party went…

Australia’s economy will recover slowly from COVID-19

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AUSTRALIA

Australia is battling COVID-19, which has necessitated social and economic lockdowns which have hit the economy. Parliament passed the budget measures on October 9, with little…

New Zealand’s economy looks positive in uncertain 2019

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NEW ZEALAND

The RBNZ’s no-change stance reflects major world central banks’ recent retreat from tightening. While current New Zealand economic growth is firm, the RBNZ and the government are…

Brazil cabinet clashes put spotlight on land reform

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BRAZIL

Abreu's comments triggered a torrent of criticism, particularly from environmental and land reform groups. Moreover, numerous media outlets have since cited data collected by the…

Brexit’s long-term impact on Ireland will be modest

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IRELAND

The agri-food industry will be particularly hurt by new customs and regulatory checks, as will pharmaceuticals and chemicals, electric and electronic machinery, and wholesale and…

Trump win may benefit China in ASEAN and Cambodia

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CAMBODIA

Cambodian politics and foreign relations, including Beijing and Washington.

Technology delivers mixed development gains in Africa

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AFRICA

However, early hopes that digital technology would rapidly overcome the continent’s infrastructural weaknesses and enable governments to achieve 2030 UN Sustainable Development…

Indonesia tightens rules as digital economy booms

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INDONESIA

The value is expected to increase to USD146bn by 2025, growing at an average of 20% per year. Such projections cast a sharp spotlight on Indonesia’s regulatory framework for the…

Even if politicians deal, Lebanon faces a bleak future

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LEBANON

The audit and wider structural economic reforms are preconditions for urgently needed foreign aid. Economic conditions in Lebanon are still worsening, with power cuts, food…