Political strife may hit business sentiment in Vietnam

A state president has been forced out of office for the second time in little over 14 months

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China will keep treating private firms with disfavour

Beijing has begun drafting a law promoting the private sector while also expanding state secrets legislation

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Central America’s ties with Taiwan have loosened, as governments have increasingly sought closer Chinese relations

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The rapid expansion of housing construction has been one of the main sources of growth over the past two years

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Aramco’s cancellation of its planned oilfield expansion reflects the challenges posed by decarbonisation

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Friction between the Taliban government and marginalised communities is increasing

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A state visit by the Uzbek president to China opened up the prospect of even closer economic ties

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Costa Rica’s medical device industry is booming, but still faces challenges

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The Belarusian economy returned to growth last year after a deep recession in 2022

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The government hopes for a substantial boost in flagging mining investments between now and the 2026 elections

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