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South Korea seeks security in manufacturing and trade
South Korean companies are signing major agreements abroad to secure their supply chains and open new markets
Protests put Kenya’s political leaders under pressure
Kenya faces a political crisis, as the government and opposition face off over alleged poll rigging and economic issues
China-US strains could hit EVs
China's electric vehicle manufacturing and export business has attracted Washington’s attention
Anti-disinformation approaches will proliferate
The proliferation of frameworks demonstrates shared motivations but also a lack of agreed direction
Technology / Media / TelecomsJordan’s stalled economy risks rising social tensions
Amman’s concerted economic transformation efforts face structural blockages
JordanSouth Africa health plan will fuel chronic uncertainty
The government wants to implement a sweeping reform to healthcare, but the plan and its reform record lack credibility
South AfricaBahrain’s tourism strategy will face stiff challenges
The current tourism strategy is a key element in the country’s Economic Recovery Plan
BahrainAlgerian efforts to diversify the economy will be slow
The government is pushing Chinese ties to reduce heavy hydrocarbons dependence
AlgeriaUS corporate debt distress will rise
A total of 236 US firms filed for bankruptcy in January-April 2023 and filings will rise in the rest of the year
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