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Baltic fiscal prudence will return even with low debt
Crisis years 2020-22 have increased Baltic states’ spending and debt, as rising interest rates raise debt-service costs
Cost-of-living strains curb Europe’s near-term outlook
Cost-of-living pressures will constrain economic activity in Western Europe in 2023/24 but will ease in the medium term
Saudi mining sector will grow
It was reported today that the number of mining complexes in Saudi Arabia stood at 377 by the end of 2022
Saudi ArabiaRussia's uncaring attitude will alienate Armenia
Moscow may have its own reasons for failing Yerevan, but it is losing a key ally in the process
CaucasusIraq undermined by Iranian and factional interests
Iraq's premier is beholden to pro-Iranian interests and this constrains his ability to address complex challenges
IraqPrivate-sector fusion spending unlikely to make profit
Nuclear fusion is attracting sizeable funds, but proof of concept and technical and economic viability are uncertain
EnergyKey Asia-Pacific trade pact will gain momentum
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership is now in force for 13 out of its 15 signatories
FinanceState support will spur growth of China's data economy
The government has released an ambitious plan to promote the data economy
Technology / Media / TelecomsCanberra's energy price cap appears to be working
The government's recent cap on wholesale gas prices appears to be having an effect in lower energy costs
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