Europe
EU economic security policy will strengthen
New EU economic security measures seek to enhance government oversight of ‘risky’ trade with third countries
EUTech tensions tighten TikTok’s South-east Asia focus
Western moves against TikTok are leading the company to expand its presence in South-east Asia
South-east AsiaUK inflation dilemma will challenge policy and markets
More persistent inflation in the UK economy than in other major nations will test the government and financial markets
United KingdomCzech-US security and defence ties will grow
Czechia and the United States have concluded a defence cooperation agreement, paving the way to closer security ties
Czech RepublicFrance’s Macron seeks to refocus domestic agenda
With no majority, Macron is seeking to maximise his chances of implementing the rest of his reform agenda
FranceG7 achieves new unity on China, despite divisions
China gained new prominence in both the discussions and the outcomes of this year's G7 summit
ChinaWeak rare earth prices at odds with market prospects
Neodymium and praseodymium prices around 50% year-on-year lower fail to reflect the bright prospects for rare earths
InternationalEmerging solutions may decarbonise long-haul transport
Long-range transport is a difficult sector to decarbonise, but more ways are emerging to cut or eliminate its emissions
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