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A New Asian Tiger? How US-China Rivalry Is Aiding Vietnam’s National Rise
In the high-stakes arena of global supply chains, Vietnam is the name on everyone’s lips. As multinational firms seek to de-risk from China, Vietnam...
Afghanistan’s India Pivot: Economic Pragmatism and Strategic Calculus
As Afghanistan reevaluates its economic geography in light of the deteriorating relations with Pakistan, India has become a major option for Kabul in its...
Romania’s Pension Reform Pushes Coalition to the Brink
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Romania's coalition government narrowly survived a no-confidence vote on Monday over its controversial plan to reform judicial pensions, a key requirement for accessing...
China to Expand Trade Next Year While Seeking “Sustainable” Growth
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China has announced plans to expand both exports and imports next year to promote "sustainable" trade, as its massive trade surplus fuels tensions...
Pakistan Signs Deal With Binance to Tokenize Up to $2 Billion in Assets
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Pakistan has signed a memorandum of understanding with cryptocurrency exchange Binance to explore tokenizing up to $2 billion of sovereign assets, including bonds,...
India’s Modi Holds Third Call With Trump Since US Tariff Increase
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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held his third phone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump since Washington imposed 50% tariffs on key Indian...
General Strike Brings Portugal to a Halt in Labor Protest
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Portugal's first general strike in over a decade has brought transport to a standstill, grounded hundreds of flights, and closed schools as unions...
Gibran’s G20 Play to Unlock Africa-Indonesia Powerhouse
What happens when the world's emerging powers stop waiting for permission?
When Vice President Gibran Rakabuming Raka landed in Johannesburg for the G20 Summit, he...
US Sanctions Threaten Russian Oil, Rouble Faces Pressure
The United States has imposed sanctions on Russia's two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, starting Friday at 1701 GMT. The move blocks transactions...
Singapore’s $3.1 Billion Pharma Industry at Risk From US Tariffs
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Singapore’s Deputy Prime Minister Gan Kim Yong said pharmaceutical companies are seeking clarity on potential exemptions from new U.S. tariffs, which threaten $3.1...