Anti-mining protests impede Philippine energy targets

Rising local discontent over coal mining will constrain power projects, industrial development and investors

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Diet-related health risks are set to rise globally

Increasing costs of a healthy diet are contributing to the spread of non-communicable diseases

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Malaysian and Vietnamese TPP agreement is probable by end-2015, but could destabilise domestic and regional politics

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Tesla Motors projects triple-digit increase in graphite demand by 2020

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South-east Asian intelligence-sharing mechanisms are developing, but slowly

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Lower fiscal and trade revenue will likely curb public spending, putting pressure on growth this year

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Russia is reforming the heath system but as hospitals close, healthcare may become a key issue in 2016 Duma polls

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Government installations, financial centres and expatriates face growing threats from Islamic State group activity

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Kremlin may be forced to strive for new foreign policy 'victory' to bolster Putin as economy heads for sluggish growth

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Rising polling numbers could make Grace Poe a kingmaker in 2016's presidential election

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