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Canada's economy will affect political outlook in 2024

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CANADA

The economy has not grown in the past two quarters and, on a per capita basis, has declined for six consecutive quarters. With the Bank of Canada ruling out interest rate cuts…

Foreign firms' influx will accelerate Saudi change

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SAUDI ARABIA

Without this, companies will not be awarded any government contract worth more than SAR1mn (around USD220,000). To date, the government has issued 162 regional headquarters…

Turkey’s defence industry is set for growth

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TURKEY

A major milestone was showcased in February, as KAAN, the country’s first domestically produced fifth-generation combat aircraft, made its maiden flight. The aircraft is equipped…

EU sets out ambitious carbon management strategy

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EU

The proposals represent a major shift towards activism in the EU’s approach to Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS). Demand will come from storage sites and the production of…

Canada's left feels pressure as Liberal support falls

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CANADA

Support for the Conservatives now equals the combined support for the centre-left Liberals and the New Democratic Party (NDP), which is further left. The Conservatives are now…

US cities need to boost the stock of entry-level homes

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UNITED STATES

Homelessness has become a major political issue in recent years, as has related concern about a shortage of small, affordable homes. State and municipal efforts to tackle…

Biden will stress regional economic development work

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UNITED STATES

With the economy a central issue for many voters, Biden is stressing his administration’s focus on place-based economic development (PBED), an approach to shaping the economic…

Iraqi provincial polls will boost incumbent control

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IRAQ

The vote will reinstate provincial councils that were dissolved in 2019, which will in turn choose new provincial governors. The government is determined to hold an effective…

Egypt will prioritise its renewable energy sector

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EGYPT

It has experienced a surge in investment in renewable energy, with projects worth USD4.4bn under development and prospective investments of a further USD6bn. Renewable energy is…

Talk of nuclear power for Australia is election gambit

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AUSTRALIA

Dutton said in March that if the Liberal/Nationals coalition wins next year’s election, he will promote investment in small modular reactors (SMRs) on the site of existing…