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Nicaragua’s Ortega shows power with pension reform

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NICARAGUA

Reform and opposition.

Politics clouds Central Europe’s short-term outlook

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CENTRAL EUROPE

Last year ended dramatically, with the European Court of Justice (ECJ) ordering the Polish government to suspend its reform of the Supreme Court, and the European Commission…

Iraq to boost oil and gas, but not end Iran reliance

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IRAQ

The government is pressing ahead with key developments in the energy sector. These include attempts to boost electricity supply and reduce dependence on Iranian gas and power.

Hong Kong situation is mixed blessing for ASEAN region

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ASEAN

Since it effectively criminalises dissent against China’s ruling Communist Party, there are growing concerns about how it might impact the city’s business environment. The loss of…

Iran will see a decline in manufacturing output

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IRAN

The consequences of renewed US sanctions on Iranian domestic manufacturing

Jokowi trip will not end war or do much for Jakarta

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INDONESIA

He will become the first Asian leader to meet Presidents Volodymyr Zelensky and Vladimir Putin since Russia invaded Ukraine. Jokowi is expected to talk to Zelensky and Putin about…

Vietnam will be wary of getting too close to China

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VIETNAM

Vietnam has a policy of ‘cooperation and struggle’ towards China. The two sides have robust economic ties, but there are long-standing political and cultural tensions between them.

New Kazakh premier will struggle to attract more FDI

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KAZAKHSTAN

Tokayev has also criticised regional officials for relying excessively on budgetary funding and not doing enough to attract private capital. However, structural economic and…

Few foreign investors will remain in Myanmar

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MYANMAR

The United States and other Western powers have imposed sanctions on senior military figures and military-controlled businesses in the light of the February 1 coup. China -- long…

Myanmar military will count on Russian support

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MYANMAR

Unlike most Western powers, Russia has refused to condemn the February 1 coup in which the Myanmar army ousted the country’s democratically elected civilian government. Russia’s…