Outlook for India-China relations is dim

Failure to resolve the long-standing border stand-off is putting a heavy strain on bilateral ties

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Energy crisis may spur reforms in Cuba

As Cuba’s economic crisis deepens, the government is responding with piecemeal reforms

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Sporadic shutdowns of Kazakhstan's main oil export pipeline highlight the country's vulnerability to Russia

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After various scandals, the government appears more serious about reform -- and expansion -- of its domestic gold sector

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Many external observers fear Laos is on the brink of a sovereign debt default

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A protracted dispute over a major cobalt mine has serious implications for mining investors and global cobalt markets

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Russian oil exports have not fallen as much as some expected, but then the EU ban has not taken effect yet

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A northern ‘free zone’ designed to take advantage of Mexico’s US links is failing to meet expectations

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There is more alignment than before regarding the views member state governments hold towards China

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The president yesterday replaced the central bank governor with former banker Hassan Abdalla

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