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The referendum was a core element of the 2001 peace agreement that ended the 1988-97 civil war between local militant groups and Papua New Guinea (PNG) defence forces, which cost…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB249358
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The act, aimed at improving government efficiency by closing or merging departments and state entities, is one of the priorities President Rodrigo Duterte set in his second State…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB223502
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Last month, Tehran announced that it would reduce adherence to certain commitments under the agreement unless other signatories afforded it the promised economic gains.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB244308
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Prices stayed in the USD100-200 per tonne range in the 2010s, before rising due to China’s imposition of export tariffs, Moscow’s export ban and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB281263
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Found as a by-product in certain lithium deposits, its applications now include renewables, energy efficient construction, electric vehicles (EVs) and new fertilisers. Boric acid…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283866
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The strategy is an attempt to define a more coherent approach towards China, taking into account changes in China’s foreign and domestic policies. While being strongly critical of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280662
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The sector will nevertheless remain mired in uncertainty for some time to come due to grassroots opposition, government efforts to overhaul sector regulations, and mining…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285505
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Increasingly demanding climate mitigation targets in some economies have raised concerns over industry competitiveness and possible relocations of carbon-intensive industries. The…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB261546
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Prospects for consolidation in the mining sector.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB210151
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Low global oil prices and GDP declines in Russia and other trading partners caused a slowdown in growth in Kazakhstan in 2015 and early 2016. External shocks led to a large…