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Virus will have wide effects on US industry

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UNITED STATES

Trump on March 16 ordered social distancing and many businesses’ closure for 15 days, to slow COVID-19’s spread and avoid overwhelming hospitals. Transport, tourism, leisure…

Vietnam will likely miss 2023 GDP growth target

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VIETNAM

GDP growth slowed to 3.3% year-on-year in the first quarter. The slowdown was mainly due to the decline in exports, with Vietnam’s top export markets -- the United States, the EU…

Mexico seeks reforms to digital labour platforms

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MEXICO

There are currently seven bills in both chambers of Congress on this issue.

South Africa gas discovery could revive energy sector

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SOUTH AFRICA

Total in February announced the “significant” new Brulpadda discovery in the Outeniqua Basin, which is estimated to include potentially 1 billion barrels of global resources, gas…

India’s data rules will favour state and local firms

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INDIA

India’s data ecosystem and reform outlook.

Fresh Iraqi elections are likely

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IRAQ

Sadr has demonstrated that forming a new government is unlikely to be possible without his tacit approval, and that such approval will not be forthcoming until after the systemic…

US police reform battle will go to local level

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UNITED STATES

Protesters nationwide are calling for police forces to be defunded or closed. Congress has struggled to pass remedial police reforms and can only legislate on federal police…

Argentine immigration reform targets crime concerns

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ARGENTINA

The administration of President Mauricio Macri is pushing the changes for the stated purpose of fighting crime and drug trafficking.

Lebanon’s new labour unionism could affect May polls

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LEBANON

The GCLW is the traditional umbrella organisation for Lebanese trade unions, but has long been seen as too close to the political authorities. It has been increasingly outflanked…

African telecoms markets will undergo transformation

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AFRICA

More than 25 million Kenyans use mobile money, with around 16 million transactions a day worth 36 billion dollars last year. Governments across Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) are…