Obama's Vietnam visit may increase regional friction

The US arms export ban on Vietnam has been lifted, to Beijing's annoyance

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Global standards would curb conflict mineral trade

The Kimberly Process Dubai meeting raised hopes that universal diamond valuations might be in sight

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Industrialising ASEAN countries need electricity, but regulation and finance gaps will constrain

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Moscow treats protests over economic issues more gently than political demonstrations

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Overt discontent with the Egyptian president has risen in recent months

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Communities which receive development interventions are not achieving equality in the ways promised by aid agencies

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Canada is hoping for an economic boost from Chinese demand, but Trudeau faces public suspicion of possible concessions

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Despite chronic failings in Mexico's security apparatus, meaningful reform faces strong opposition

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Authorities expect between 120,000 and 150,000 migrants to transit through Niger en route to Europe in 2016

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Laos's new government will seek fresh diplomatic contacts, but still needs China's support

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