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Taiwan’s outward investment shifts away from China
Taiwan used to be a major investor in China but motivation has weakened and disincentives have multiplied
New Brazil infrastructure plan still faces obstacles
The government has launched a New Growth Acceleration Programme in a bid to reinvigorate infrastructure investments
Gulf states’ non-oil growth will depend on oil income
The Gulf states are attempting to diversify their economies by building up their non-oil private sectors
Risks to China from unemployed youth rise
The unemployment rate for young people is at a record high and well above the overall unemployment rate
ChinaEcuador’s election run-off result will be tight
Gonzalez, long considered the presidential election frontrunner, will take on a surprise opponent in October’s run-off
EcuadorEgypt will push to build up reserves
The country's foreign currency reserves stood at about USD34.88bn by end-July, up from USD34.81bn in June
EgyptNear- and friend-shoring markedly alter trade flows
The United States, Europe and Japan are trading more together and less with China, which is trading more with Russia
FinanceChinese and Western policy on AI will differ
As adoption of generative artificial intelligence increases, China and Western countries are charting a different course
Technology / Media / TelecomsHijab bill will pass but defiance will continue
The draft Hijab and Chasity Bill is being rushed through parliament with no public debate
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