Asia Pacific
Western ban on Russian palladium unlikely but possible
The EU will debate a proposal to ban Russian exports of palladium, after the G7 recently reviewed a US ban proposal
InternationalPakistan’s new economic plan will have limited impact
The government recently launched a transformation plan for the economy
PakistanAUKUS submarine deal should continue under Trump
Australia is advertising for new recruits who will eventually crew its forthcoming nuclear-powered submarine fleet
AustraliaExpatriate outflows will dent China’s economic aims
Recent data indicates expatriate outflows and a demographic shift in their composition
ChinaAfghanistan-Pakistan tensions will worsen
Pakistani air strikes in Afghanistan prompted Taliban retaliation
AfghanistanChinese role in Latin America will boost US tensions
The incoming US administration looks set to take a tougher stance towards China's economic role in Latin America
Latin AmericaPNG-Australia sports deal will curb China’s ambitions
Papua New Guinea and Australia have signed a rugby league development deal with security implications
Papua New GuineaASEAN will prioritise digital growth
The group’s leaders are intensifying efforts to expand digital trade and strengthen digital infrastructure
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