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New lockdown would dampen Japan’s growth again

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JAPAN

Household consumption fuelled half of the rise as government grants to families supported purchases and jobs. The usual comparison with year-earlier figures is blurred because the…

US deaths of despair will drag long-term growth lower

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UNITED STATES

Economic toll of deaths of despair.

COVID-19 crisis will interrupt Dominican GDP growth

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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC

The Dominican Republic and COVID-19.

Businesses must toe line after Turkish coup attempt

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TURKEY

The impact of last month's coup attempt on economic activity.

Poland’s need for foreign workers will persist

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POLAND

Due to unfavourable demographic trends, Poland needs to maintain a relatively liberal immigration policy in order to sustain economic growth. The former Law and Justice (PiS)-led…

Thailand will pursue a more proactive foreign policy

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THAILAND

Thailand is devoting more attention to foreign policy under Srettha. The fallout from the 2006 and 2014 coups adversely affected its foreign relations, but it retains an important…

Argentina's Urtubey may lead Peronist shift to centre

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ARGENTINA

A profile of Salta Governor Juan Manuel Urtubey.

Rift within Philippine administration will deepen

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PHILIPPINES

Duterte has come under criticism in Congress over her use of confidential funds (CFs). Despite the president’s remarks, he and his deputy appear to be at odds on a range of issues.

Departure of New Zealand’s Key may open 2017 election

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NEW ZEALAND

The unexpected departure of a popular prime minister opens up more space for opposition parties in the next election due by early November 2017. On Key’s watch, New Zealand…

Hunt for yield will boost global farmland demand

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INTERNATIONAL

Farmland as an investment asset class.