South Korean conglomerates have new global ambitions

The SK and Hanwha conglomerates, though less known abroad than Samsung and LG, are expanding across a range of sectors

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London will grow ties with South-east Asia carefully

The United Kingdom has increased its diplomatic, economic and military engagement with South-east Asia this year

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AUKUS promises to change security dynamics in the Indo-Pacific region and in NATO

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Careful budget management prevented a large drop in military spending last year but will curb its growth in 2021-23

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Container shipping freight rates are surging, and upward pressures will persist

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The government’s defence plans seek to enhance the United Kingdom’s global presence and domestic defence industrial base

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The pandemic has interrupted cruising, driving smaller companies out of business, but larger firms hope to restart soon

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Australia’s economy has suffered from COVID-19, and the defence budget is at risk

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The coronavirus has slashed passenger demand, leaving leisure cruise lines in difficulty

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The coronavirus will cut oil demand in 2020, accentuating longer trends that point to oil demand peaking in the 2030s

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