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Appeal of nuclear energy grows in South-east Asia

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The Philippines and other South-east Asian countries are keen on adding nuclear to their energy mixes. Geopolitics is a key factor in their efforts to realise this ambition, with…

Erdogan to push controversial nuclear expansion

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TURKEY

Turkey is heavily dependent on imported natural gas for heating and power generation. Russian imports account for 50% of gas demand, putting the current account under strain. The…

Russia will drop nuclear plans unless Turks buy in

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TURKEY

The Akkuyu nuclear plant that Turkey is building with Russia's Rosatom.

Kazakhstan will raise profile with uranium bank

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KAZAKHSTAN

Kazakhstan's IAEA Low Enriched Uranium (LEU) bank.

New Dutch government will prioritise higher spending

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NETHERLANDS

His new government, which took a record 271 days to form, is a reiteration of the previous four-party coalition involving Rutte's centre-right People's Party for Freedom and…

Swedish policies will be influenced by far-right party

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SWEDEN

SD, previously a pariah, increased its vote share to 20.5%, from 17.5% in 2018. It is the largest rightist party in a bloc that has a three-seat majority. The centre-right parties…

Deals pave way for further growth in Indian-US ties

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INDIA/US

The trip underscored the importance that Delhi and Washington give to their partnership, with the two sides announcing various deals covering a range of areas.

Stability of Sweden’s new government is fragile

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SWEDEN

Kristersson’s government will be a minority one involving his Moderates, the centre-right Christian Democrats and the centrist Liberal Party. The government will rely on the…

Five-party Czech government must compromise on policy

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CZECH REPUBLIC

The five-party coalition enters office at a time of intense economic and social uncertainty resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic, rising debt and soaring energy prices. Prime…

Saudi stability will enable economic progress

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SAUDI ARABIA

The move follows its second initial public offering in June, when it raised more than USD12bn, which helps boost the government's accounts and the country's sovereign wealth fund…