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India will count on reforms to help spur growth
The country is set for a GDP growth slowdown in the fiscal year ending March 2025
Cambodia-Laos-Vietnam ties face tough challenges
The three countries are trying to bolster trilateral cooperation
Ukraine and Europe face US withdrawal from Ukraine war
A disastrous White House meeting has crystallised fears in Kyiv and Europe over their indispensable ally's reliability
Pause in US assistance raises major quandary for Nepal
The suspension of US foreign development assistance impacts several Nepali projects
NepalIndonesia’s infrastructure strategy will bring risks
The president wants the private sector to play a greater role in infrastructure development
IndonesiaWestern investments in West Africa mining face risks
Western mining firms are facing higher taxes, regulatory constraints and political instability in West Africa
InternationalJunta’s election plan worsens Myanmar crisis
The military government continues to insist that it will hold elections
MyanmarASEAN will seek greater role in Global South
Amid increasing global uncertainty, the group faces a tough challenge to elevate its credentials
ASEANUS moves to dismantle DEI will target private sector
More companies this week scaled back or abandoned their corporate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.
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