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Gulf states’ non-oil growth will depend on oil income

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GULF STATES

The deal links two key sectors in the six Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries’ efforts to diversify their hydrocarbon-dependent economies, connecting transportation and…

Bangladesh will mostly resist garment workers’ demands

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BANGLADESH

Labour unrest in Bangladesh's garment sector.

Crime will aggravate South Africa’s growth crisis

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SOUTH AFRICA

South Africa’s crime rates have long been among the world’s highest. Much of this constitutes interpersonal violence, where the victim and perpetrator know each other. However…

Australian bank crackdown and tighter credit loom

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AUSTRALIA

Westpac is accused of irresponsible lending practices; it denies these allegations.

Briceno’s difficulties will benefit Belize’s UDP

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BELIZE

Belize’s economic slowdown is proving prolonged, driven by the sharp drop in tourist arrivals as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. The government has reduced spending and…

Prospects for the global economy in 2019

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PROSPECTS 2019

Prospects for the global economy in 2019.