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South-east Asia’s economic influence will grow
The US-based Fortune magazine launched its inaugural South-east Asia 500 list last month
Polish government will struggle to reform judiciary
Poland’s ruling coalition faces obstacles in its efforts to undo the previous government's judicial reforms
New UK leader will struggle to address voter concerns
Keir Starmer is the new UK prime minister after his Labour Party obtained a huge majority in yesterday's election
North Macedonia’s government may fail to keep promises
The incoming nationalist-led cabinet announced major economic and rule of law reforms
North MacedoniaSerbia will face renewed opposition to lithium mining
Belgrade has floated a plan to revive a lithium mine project, sparking backlash from environmental groups
SerbiaSNP’s woes in Scotland could prove to be short-term
The Scottish National Party (SNP) is on course to suffer key losses in the UK general election this week
United KingdomEstablishment parties could hold ground in Romania
Local and EU elections produce tailwinds for the ruling coalition and a shake-up in the opposition
RomaniaPhilippine leader faces growing pushback from deputy
The vice president’s resignation from the cabinet and another key post signals increasing problems for the president
PhilippinesThere is space to ease EU-China trade tensions
The EU will significantly increase tariffs on Chinese electric vehicle imports from the beginning of next month
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