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China will ease 'zero-COVID' only with great caution

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CHINA

Lockdowns and other strict policies are keeping domestic COVID-19 case numbers low, but have repercussions for people, states and businesses around the globe, restricting the flow…

Vietnam will be wary of getting too close to China

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VIETNAM

Vietnam has a policy of ‘cooperation and struggle’ towards China. The two sides have robust economic ties, but there are long-standing political and cultural tensions between them.

Inflation adds to Brazil’s multiple economic woes

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BRAZIL

This is close to the ceiling of the target band of 2.25-5.25% set for this year. In response, the Central Bank last week raised its benchmark interest rate from a record low of…

COVID-19 shocks point to recession in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

The economic impact of COVID-19.

India’s budget plan risks being self-defeating

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INDIA

Total expenditure is projected at INR39.5tn (USD524.4bn), about 5% higher than the revised estimate for 2021/22. However, capital expenditure (capex) is expected to be more than…

Lockdowns will knock China’s economy off target

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CHINA

Lockdowns in Shanghai and other major cities over the past few months have interrupted China's economic recovery. There is a significant mismatch between China’s zero-COVID policy…

ASEAN electronics industry competition will grow

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ASEAN

Electronics and ICT investment outlook in ASEAN states.

Mexico’s auto industry faces dual challenges

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MEXICO

The USMCA represents continuity with NAFTA in most sectors, but introduces new rules governing the automotive trade, a key industry for Mexico’s economy. The challenges of USMCA…