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EU-Africa trade framework could scupper migration aims

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AFRICA/EU

EU-Africa trade talks.

Key Asia-Pacific trade pact will gain momentum

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ASIA/PACIFIC

Indonesia ratified RCEP late last year, paving the way for the pact to become effective for the country at the start of January. RCEP is now in force for 13 of its members.

Malaysian-Thai relations will grow steadily

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MALAYSIA/THAILAND

This was his fifth visit to a South-east Asian neighbour since last November. In another development, in-person peace talks aimed at ending Thailand’s southern insurgency…

Cross-border ASEAN trade union cooperation to grow

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ASEAN

ASEAN integration and labour unions.

Vietnam electricity wholesale reform to spark industry

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VIETNAM

Liberalisation of Vietnam's electricity sector.

Strained ties will hamper West African cooperation

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WEST AFRICA

Relations among ECOWAS leaders are increasingly strained, after Guinean President Alpha Conde last month closed his country’s border with Guinea-Bissau, Senegal and Sierra Leone.

Northern protests may further weaken Sudan’s junta

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SUDAN

Lieutenant-General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan’s post-coup government has not followed through on promises to suspend the price increases, and the protests have escalated.

EU slowdown may reach Croatia and Slovenia via tourism

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CROATIA/SLOVENIA

Croatia also recorded strong growth in the first half, its economy benefiting like Slovenia’s from a recovery in tourism. Tourism both exposed Croatia and Slovenia to deep…

Emerging Asia activity will slow despite China rebound

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INTERNATIONAL

ASEAN's growth is nevertheless expected to outpace global growth, of which China and India are expected to contribute more than 50% -- India about 15% and China around 35%.

Central America’s coffee sector faces major challenges

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Coffee is an important cash crop for small farmers across the region, providing valuable income for millions of families. Coffee farms are economic engines in rural areas…