Egypt's cabinet will focus on investments, IMF reforms

A wide government reshuffle introduces new ministers of finance, oil, electricity and supply among others

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Protracted recession now appears likely in Argentina

The economy entered technical recession in the first quarter, while unemployment has continued to rise

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An airports privatisation deal involving a US investment company with ties to Israel is under the spotlight

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Belgrade has floated a plan to revive a lithium mine project, sparking backlash from environmental groups

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The government has boosted investment in and eased rules for the defence industry

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A state visit to Vietnam by Russian President Vladimir Putin put Hanoi-Moscow ties under the spotlight

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The GDP outlook is reasonably bright, despite concern over inflation

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The government wants to accelerate the country’s digitisation and to position it as a global transit hub for data

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The map shows the major submarine cables going through Egypt

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The government's emphasis on import substitution triggers tensions in the country's ties with Brussels

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