South-east Asia opium trade will likely increase

A recent UN report spotlights opium production and trafficking in Myanmar and Laos

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Sudan’s oil infrastructure faces growing risks

Escalating conflict threatens to disrupt oil production and potentially even oil transit

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The AI boom has the potential to transform the Western Balkans and its developing economies

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Kyiv may not get the full, sustained support it needs from its Western backers to defend itself from Russian aggression

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Beijing has announced policies to support the economy in 2024

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Paraguay's role in drugs and arms trafficking has been rising, as has organised crime's influence within state bodies

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The country will chair ASEAN while attempting to manage severe domestic economic problems

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The IMF forecasts GDP growth of 3.0% in 2023 and 5.2% in 2024, in line with the projections of the Central Bank

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The content moderation-related provisions of the Digital Services Act are now being enforced

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A climate-focused fund is helping to improve Manama's environmental credentials, suggesting renewables are a priority

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