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Taming tech serves Seoul’s political and policy aims

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SOUTH KOREA

Most notably, on August 31 the National Assembly (NA), which Moon’s Democrats (DP) control, revised the Telecommunications Business Act (TBA). Known locally as the ‘Anti-Google…

Bulgarian premier will resist pressure for real reform

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BULGARIA

The murder comes at a difficult moment for Prime Minister Boyko Borisov, who has faced mounting media criticism of police and government incompetence, ministers’ resignations and…

Balkan IT talent will draw more international interest

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BALKANS

AI start-ups and companies founded in the last few years in South-eastern Europe are now starting to reveal their potential. However, factors such as the brain drain and the…

Smaller firms at heart of China's development strategy

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CHINA

These companies account for more than 80% of urban employment, 60% of GDP and 50% of tax revenue. They exert enormous influence on the national economy, and the wellbeing of small…

Maltese elite will continue with dubious growth model

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MALTA

Malta is one of several EU member states recently involved in allegations of money laundering. Prime Minister Joseph Muscat is under pressure, not least in the European…

Fidesz’s hold on power in Hungary will be unchallenged

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HUNGARY

Fidesz’s electoral support.

France’s economic plan focuses on short and long term

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FRANCE

Amid one of the steepest economic contractions in Europe, with GDP expected to shrink by 11% this year, the relaunch programme aims to reduce the tax burden on business and to…

Global economic clusters will fuel competitiveness

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INTERNATIONAL

Economic clusters.

Ukraine invasion may affect Russia’s Balkan influence

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BALKANS

Eufor is activating about 500 of its reserves in case the deteriorating international situation spreads to BiH. The announcement came the same day that Russia launched its assault…

Kazakhstan curbs oil output but eyes future growth

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KAZAKHSTAN

The oil sector's contribution to GDP fell last year, but this was due only to the market impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kazakhstan continues to depend heavily on oil exports…