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Vietnam eyes PPPs to plug infrastructure gap

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VIETNAM

The emerging infrastructure investment framework in Vietnam.

Brazil agricultural output will rise again this year

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BRAZIL

Agricultural performance.

Slow productivity will weigh on UK economy

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UNITED KINGDOM

This is the result of low levels of private and public investment, deficiencies in skills and training, and contractionary fiscal policy. The government is intent on addressing…

South Africa logistics crisis will be tough to resolve

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SOUTH AFRICA

The deal represents a major step forward in efforts to reform the transport sector, but dysfunctional rail and port networks continue to constrain exports and economic growth.

Russian Railways can build on green track record

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RUSSIA

Although ahead of its peers in its own practice, Russian Railways lags behind even oil and gas producers for environmental performance because most of the freight it carries -…

India budget shows commitment to fiscal prudence

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INDIA

It is only an interim budget because a general election is set to take place soon, most likely in April-May. The budget surprised many observers because of its lack of…

South African railway reform faces major challenges

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SOUTH AFRICA

Reforms to network industries, particularly of the rail and port parastatal Transnet, figure prominently in President Cyril Ramaphosa’s economic recovery plans. There has been…

Candidates promise continuity, not change in Peru

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PERU

The leading candidates for the presidential contest set out their agendas at the annual meeting of business executives (CADE) on December 3-4. The campaign, aggressive and…

Global cities could power economic growth

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INTERNATIONAL

The role of cities in global economic growth.

Public concerns will slow EU and UK privatisation

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EUROPE

Privatisation moves.