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Debt strains will rise in Middle East and North Africa

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

External debt indicators have worsened in past decade in some Middle Eastern and North African countries

Belarus borrowing options will shrink inexorably

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BELARUS

Belarus has relied heavily on Russian and Chinese loans, and its political behaviour is shutting down other options

UK economy will remain services-dominated

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UK

Rebalancing an advanced economy towards manufacturing is an attempt to reverse the natural tide of development

Poor services do not dent rural African voter trust

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AFRICA

Support for presidents remains high within underserved constituencies

Metaverse adoption will multiply cybersecurity risks

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INT

Cybersecurity risks are rising just as the next generation of internet technology is unfolding

Digital currencies lag puts crypto investors at risk

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INTERNATIONAL

Some 87 countries, accounting for over 90% of global GDP, are exploring the potential of central bank digital currencies

Prospects for future UK-EU cooperation are strong

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EU/UK

The Windsor Framework and shifts in public opinion strengthen the opportunities for closer UK-EU cooperation

Big tech’s share of some finance segments will surge

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INT

The network-to-activity loop lets ‘big tech’ firms gain market share quickly, but the loop may be vicious not virtuous

ASEAN-Australia ties to deepen on various fronts

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ASEAN/AUSTRALIA

ASEAN and Australia are eyeing deeper trade, investment, security and diplomatic links

For recovery to firm, Greek domestic demand must rise

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GREECE

The Greek economy grew by 2.3% year-on-year in January-March, encouraging hopes of a sustained recovery