New railway’s early days give Laos cause for optimism

The ‘Laos-China’ railway appears to be performing strongly

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Costa Rica’s new president faces immediate challenges

In one of his first acts in the role, Costa Rica’s new president declared a state of emergency

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Escalation in geopolitical risk is adding to pressure on Poland’s creditworthiness

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High food and fuel prices are driving social demands that conflict with the terms of the country's IMF deal

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Extended political difficulties may mean an extended economic crisis

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The president announced his selected members for the restructured electoral authority, which he now controls

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Inconclusive elections may be followed by second vote implementing electoral reform making strong government more likely

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G7 economies are at different stages of recovery and inflation strains are rising to varying degrees

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Petrol prices have increased 50% since March and food inflation sits at nearly 23%

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The United States will next week host a key meeting with South-east Asian leaders

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