New tastes create China market for alcoholic drinks

The growth of China's middle class is changing the landscape of a fast-growing alcoholic beverage market

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Nigeria's consumer-facing industries face a deep slump

The economic downturn has battered business prospects in Nigeria, though some sectors have fared better than others

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Automation will improve economic efficiency and productivity, but put thousands of jobs at risk

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South-east Asia's palm oil sector has been hit by El Nino, but will rebound

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Domestic and international factors conspire against a swift return to the strong growth of past years

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The United Kingdom is undertaking its own 'pivot' to Asia

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Efforts to boost exports as the small domestic economy sags will run into ideological problems

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Ethiopia is expanding automotive production capacity but is years from becoming a continental car-making force

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Mexican lending exceeds growth rates as Brazilian bank lending languishes

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Any recovery in mining investment could stimulate exports, although the impact on employment will be limited

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