Kosovo: A cocktail of anti-corruption, jobs and nationalism leads to a landslide electoral victory for the anti-elite party
Event
On 14 February, the anti-establishment and nationalist leftwing Lëvizja Vetëvendosje (LVV) party (‘Self-Determination Movement’) won 48% ...
COUNTRY:
Kosovo
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Cuba: Government is opening up the economy amidst the worst economic crisis in more than three decades
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In the past months, Cuba has announced a series of market-oriented reforms. Firstly, private participation will be permitted for more than ...
COUNTRIES :
Cuba
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Vietnam: Successful economic story to continue beyond a contained Covid-19 pandemic
A controlled pandemic is fuelling impressive economic resilience.
COUNTRY:
Viet Nam
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Steel sector: Steel prices have soared on the back of increased Chinese demand
Sharp increase in steel prices
COUNTRY:
China
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OECD premium categories: Bahrain and Oman downgraded
In accordance with the country risk classifications of the OECD Arrangement, Credendo has downgraded the premium category for political risks on ...
COUNTRIES :
Oman
Bahrain
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Tunisia: New wave of protests highlights the country’s difficult socioeconomic situation
Event
On 16 January, violent protests erupted in at least six Tunisian cities including Tunis. The protests have spread to other cities and continued ...
COUNTRY:
Tunisia
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Myanmar: A state coup brings back full powers to the army
Event
Since 1 February, full powers have returned into the army’s hands. This new military state coup has been justified by alleged massive ...
COUNTRIES :
Myanmar
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Mining sector: Iron ore and copper prices soared on the back of increased Chinese demand
Iron ore
The key ingredient for steelmaking, iron ore was the asset in which to invest to ensure good returns during the Covid-19 pandemic. It barely ...
COUNTRIES :
China
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Malaysia: State of emergency and new lockdown to tackle third wave of Covid-19
Event
On 11 January, in the face of an accelerating Covid-19 pandemic, first in Kuala Lumpur and then in the state of Selangor, PM Muhyiddin ...
COUNTRY:
Malaysia
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Road freight transport: Weakened European sector remains subject to further disruptions due to Covid-19
A significant drop in transported volumes and freight rates as a result of the pandemic
COUNTRIES :
United Kingdom
Austria
Belgium
Bulgaria
Croatia
Cyprus (Greek) (South)
Denmark
Czech Republic
Estonia
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Hungary
Ireland
Italy
Latvia
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Netherlands
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
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Kyrgyzstan: Sadyr Japarov won the presidential election by a landslide
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On 10 January, Sadyr Japarov won the presidential election by a landslide. The presidential election followed the October parliamentary ...
COUNTRIES :
Kyrgyzstan
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Qatar: End of blockade eases regional tensions and benefits longer-term Qatari development plans
Event
Three and a half years after it started, a hug between Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and the Emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al ...
COUNTRY:
Qatar
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