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Green bond issuance will gradually grow in the Gulf

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GULF STATES

Meanwhile, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), a surge in green issuance from Emirati banks highlights the growth in a debt market that can help fund efforts to mitigate and adapt…

China's Five-Year Plan puts environment centre stage

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CHINA

The environmental components of the 13th Five-Year Plan.

EU Green Deal will involve greater state regulation

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EU

European Green Deal.

International green bond market will grow

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INTERNATIONAL

The headwinds had a particularly negative effect on the first quarter, with planned issues put on hold and forecasts for 2022 issuance slashed by ratings agency Moody’s and the…

East Africa’s development model faces challenges

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EAST AFRICA

The announcement of this new fund comes at a critical time for East Africa’s development. Regional governments are seeking to hasten recovery from recent economic setbacks and…

Need will drive solar power growth in the Middle East

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MIDDLE EAST

Solar energy use in Lebanon, Syria and Iraq is being driven from the grassroots up or through foreign aid. Its growth is a practical response to intermittent electricity supplies…

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…

Brazil's reindustrialisation will be economic priority

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BRAZIL

Manufacturing’s share of GDP has declined over recent years, deepening deindustrialisation. Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin, also the development, industry, trade and services…

Prospects for the euro-area in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for the euro-area in 2019.

Energy transition demand will elevate aluminium prices

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INTERNATIONAL

Aluminium smelters are being hampered by high power prices and shortages amid the switch towards green energy sources. China has been forced to start importing aluminium at record…