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US TPP implementation faces major hurdles in Congress

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UNITED STATES

The Obama administration faces an uphill fight in Congress to secure enough votes for TPP ratification, given Democratic suspicions of free trade agreements, Republican animus for…

Technical issues could slow Iran deal's implementation

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IRAN

For Iran, this preparation involves implementing restrictions on its nuclear facilities, while for the EU and the United States this means adopting the necessary legislation to…

EU-UK Northern Ireland deal is only a temporary fix

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UK/EU

The extension permits retailers in Northern Ireland to continue importing products such as mince, sausages and pies from Great Britain until September 30. It is designed to ease…

EU digital market and service laws will be contested

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EU

The Digital Services Act (DSA) is in force since February 17 and affects all those hosting content online. The DMA and the DSA aim to increase transparency and fair competition in…

Nigeria's development plan will not deliver results

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NIGERIA

The plan aims for 85% funding by private capital, with the balance coming from federal and state governments. It also envisions 5% average annual GDP growth over the period, and…

Ukraine privatisation may not match expectations

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UKRAINE

As well as trying to restructure 23 billion dollars of debt in line with its IMF support plan, Ukraine must also undertake structural reforms. On May 12, Kyiv approved a list of…

Regional allies may help to counter Congress in Peru

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PERU

Legislative implementation efforts.

Chinese tech enforcement will be patchy but potent

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CHINA

Some of those deal with content production and dissemination online, and others with monopolistic and anti-competitive conduct by domestic ‘big tech’. A new paradigm of strict…

Fiscal framework will aim for sustainability

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BRAZIL

The framework’s goal is to give the government flexibility to implement its policy commitments, including the Bolsa Familia welfare programme and increased minimum wages and…

Uzbek leader is free to reform but may lack will

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UZBEKISTAN

The Uzbek president's removal of his security chief.