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Reform will streamline science and technology in China

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CHINA

The new body is part of a major restructuring of the administration. At its apex stands a new Central Commission for Science and Technology, which President Xi Jinping is likely…

London and Edinburgh are set to clash on fisheries

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UNITED KINGDOM

The UK government’s plans to take on key aspects of the governance and management of such issues have prompted accusations of a power-grab from Edinburgh and Cardiff, and threaten…

Ukraine reconstruction needs money and tough oversight

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UKRAINE

The Lugano conference was an important launch-pad for efforts to mobilise international support. The Ukrainian government presented a Recovery and Development Plan, a lengthy but…

Politics undermine Macau’s diversification plans

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MACAU

However, Macau’s economy has become ever more dependent on gambling, and governance has become no more inclusive or consultative. Even mainland China has outpaced Macau in its use…

China-US tech tensions will escalate under Trump

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CHINA/US

The hearing was part of the United States Trade Representative (USTR) Robert Lighthizer’s investigation of China under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974, initiated in August…

Georgian cabinet becomes vehicle for ruling party head

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GEORGIA

Bakhtadze and his cabinet were approved by parliament on July 14, promising smaller, better government. He enjoys the favour of Bidzina Ivanishvili, patron of the ruling Georgian…

South Africa's Ramaphosa will stress reform momentum

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SOUTH AFRICA

This included the retention of key officials such as Finance Minister Tito Mboweni and Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan. While Ramaphosa has committed his administration…

Radical reform of UK civil service is very unlikely

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UNITED KINGDOM

Civil service reform.

Prospects for global supply chains in 2021

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PROSPECTS 2021

Cost-control is no longer the overriding consideration, given regulatory and investor demands to address environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns, and consumer demands…

Xi's third term will see stronger state intervention

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CHINA

The outcomes further tighten the grip of the Communist Party and President Xi Jinping personally over the government and the private economy. Increased representation of delegates…