Ending endo risks Philippine labour and employer anger

The government's pledge to reform short-term labour contracts will split politicians, employees and employers

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China could help Malaysia meet spending needs

Malaysia's government has submitted its budget for 2017, but depressed commodity prices will be problematic

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While the public finances are essentially in good shape, several factors could cause deterioration, sooner or later

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With the US election fast approaching, the most serious threats to rapprochement may come from within Cuba

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Public debt/GDP ratio, 2003-2019 (including forecasts 2017-19)

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The Peasant and Greens' party, most of whose deputies are new to politics, could prove an unstable coalition leader

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Private and state investment, 2012-16 (fixed asset investment , YTD, y-o-y, %)

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GDP growth remains robust but falling business confidence may be reflected in slowing domestic investment growth

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The country's new administration offers the best hope in years of tackling unaddressed problems

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Amid heightened sensitivity over corruption, major constitutional change could gain the president unwanted attention

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