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Jokowi’s successor will have final say on capital move

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INDONESIA

Jokowi first expressed determination to shift the seat of government from Jakarta in April 2019, shortly after the election in which he secured a second and final five-year term…

Few anti-poverty efforts likely in Mexico pre-election

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MEXICO

Poverty.

Central American family businesses grow and diversify

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CENTRAL AMERICA

Family groups are key players in national and regional business environments and are increasingly open to international collaboration.

Land complaints could test Myanmar government

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MYANMAR

Land controversies in Myanmar.

Foreign firms' influx will accelerate Saudi change

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SAUDI ARABIA

Without this, companies will not be awarded any government contract worth more than SAR1mn (around USD220,000). To date, the government has issued 162 regional headquarters…

Ruling-family stability will prevail in isolated Qatar

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QATAR

The Saudi-led economic boycott imposed against Qatar from June 2017 was accompanied by the encouragement of opposition figures within the ruling family; 30 years ago this might…

Angolan privatisation will test Lourenco reform agenda

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ANGOLA

Lourenco’s government launched in August its flagship Privatisation Programme (PROPRIV), with 195 companies and assets set to be either fully or partially sold. With a legal…

New Brazil infrastructure plan still faces obstacles

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BRAZIL

Infrastructure investments arising from auctions planned in 2023 and 2024 are expected to reach BRL125.4bn. However, infrastructure needs are vast and remain an obstacle to…

Brazil's China ties will be crucial but fractious

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BRAZIL

Following an election campaign marked by anti-Chinese rhetoric, the Bolsonaro administration appears to be softening its tone and embracing the prospect of continued close…

Key rift is growing threat to stability in Philippines

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PHILIPPINES

Furthermore, former President Duterte threatened the secession of the southern Mindanao island, the Duterte family’s political stronghold, if Marcos proceeds with plans to amend…