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ASEAN-EU free trade pact will take time to materialise

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ASEAN/EU

The two sides have long been dialogue partners. They are widely expected to step up negotiations over an inter-regional free trade agreement (FTA).

New Zealand government may achieve transformation

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NEW ZEALAND

Fourteen days beforehand, Ardern said no new offshore oil and gas exploration permits would be awarded -- evidence she said of the “government of transformation” she promises. The…

Gulf States’ SWFs will be active global investors

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GULF STATES

The SWFs of the main Gulf States oil and gas producers are stepping up their investments as the countries maximise hydrocarbon revenues and diversify their economies. The SWFs are…

US-Middle East alignment unlikely

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UNITED STATES/MIDDLE EAST

He will meet Israeli and Palestinian leaders and top officials from Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) members Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates…

EU drought response may focus on short-term fixes

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EU

The resulting drought in many parts of the continent and its impact on agriculture have highlighted the threat posed by climate change to future food production. It has also…

Ukraine crisis will bring heavy costs for Europe

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EU

The sanctions amount to a middle-of-the-road approach: leaders agreed to keep Russia in the SWIFT payment system and avoid targeting Russian energy exports. They will not cause…

No-deal Brexit will hurt fragile Greek economy

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UK/GREECE

The impact on Greece of a no-deal Brexit.

Germany’s inflation shows no signs of slowing

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GERMANY

Soaring inflation coincides with declining consumer and business confidence. Germany’s main economic forecasters expect inflation to continue in double digits over the coming…

Ukraine crisis exacerbates Europe's inflation concerns

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EUROPE

Concerns over energy supply from Russia increase the chances that inflationary pressures will persist throughout 2022, potentially worsening the cost-of-living crisis in many…

Germany’s hydrogen needs and production will increase

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GERMANY

The strategy doubles Germany’s domestic hydrogen production target, shifts its approach to low-carbon hydrogen and pledges other measures to establish a domestic hydrogen market…