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Post-poll turmoil may worsen Pakistan’s economic woes

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PAKISTAN

The elections, resulting in a fractured mandate and marred by allegations of rigging, have increased polarisation. Separately, Pakistan’s nine-month, roughly USD3bn Stand-By…

Two key sectors will help drive Indian manufacturing

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INDIA

The making of mobile phones and specified electronic components was one of the first areas to be covered by the multi-sector Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, which is…

Colombia’s economy faces sluggish growth in 2024

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COLOMBIA

Expectations for 2024 suggest lower inflation than last year, but risks persist. The OECD forecasts moderate GDP growth, highlighting inflation and interest rate concerns. Minimum…

Risk of social unrest is ticking upwards in Cambodia

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CAMBODIA

Separately, the country is experiencing its worst outbreak of coronavirus infections. The sustained public health crisis threatens to set back efforts by Prime Minister Hun Sen’s…

Prospects for US foreign policy in 2017

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PROSPECTS 2017

Prospects for US foreign policy in 2017.

Falling prices cloud Argentine agriculture outlook

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ARGENTINA

Argentina's soya crop harvest is expected to yield a record 58.0 million tonnes -- up 8.6% from the 53.4 million tonnes recorded in 2013-14. However, soya prices are currently…

Sanctions will increase risks for Russian economy

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RUSSIA

However, although output has grown, a tight labour market and persistent inflation have created new problems. The reorientation of trade away from Europe has resulted in a…

First Saudi royal energy minister faces the OPEC test

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SAUDI ARABIA

The king’s son was appointed energy minister on September 8, just one week before Iranian attacks on two key oil facilities at Abqaiq and Khurais, which temporarily halved Saudi…

Argentina's domestic woes dictate diplomatic prudence

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ARGENTINA

Fernandez is currently focusing diplomatic efforts on garnering support for a major debt restructuring proposal which is to be launched next month and requires the backing of the…

EU signals flexibility over Northern Ireland protocol

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EU/UK

However, there has been a notable change in the EU’s tone. In July, the European Commission unexpectedly paused legal action against the United Kingdom for an alleged breach of…