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ELN violence ends hopes of ‘Total Peace’ in Colombia
Colombia has declared a state of emergency over insecurity in Catatumbo, which has seen ELN peace prospects collapse
ColombiaChina will assert Western involvement in cyberattacks
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Beijing is increasingly accusing the West of cyberattacks
InternationalFinance
Oman's mining sector will add increasing value
The mining sector is an important element in Oman's Vision 2040 economic development and diversification strategy
OmanUS tech stocks will be very volatile in coming months
US chipmakers’ valuations suffered yesterday from DeepSeek’s advance but the investor reaction was overblown
InternationalEnergy
Oman's mining sector will add increasing value
The mining sector is an important element in Oman's Vision 2040 economic development and diversification strategy
OmanRussian LNG exports will face more challenges in 2025
Russian liquified natural gas (LNG) exports reached record levels last year
RussiaManufacturing
US tech stocks will be very volatile in coming months
US chipmakers’ valuations suffered yesterday from DeepSeek’s advance but the investor reaction was overblown
InternationalMorocco's green hydrogen prospects are strong
Strong European engagement, natural advantages and business incentives are helping Rabat develop the industry
MoroccoInfrastructure
Steel closures add to South Africa’s economic woes
The anticipated economic turnaround under the new government has yet to materialise
South AfricaFears of over-investment cloud copper demand optimism
Decarbonisation technologies will transform copper demand but supply outpacing demand is raising over-investment fears
InternationalFood / Agribusiness
Agriculture will face renewed challenges in Argentina
Agricultural export taxes have been temporarily reduced following pressures from the beleaguered sector
ArgentinaArgentina export tax move will give short-term relief
The government yesterday announced a temporary reduction in agricultural export taxes, well short of farmer demands
ArgentinaTechnology / Media / Telecoms
China will assert Western involvement in cyberattacks
Amid escalating geopolitical tensions, Beijing is increasingly accusing the West of cyberattacks
InternationalDeepSeek will exacerbate data collection concerns
Digital privacy activists have raised alarms over Chinese AI chatbot DeepSeek’s data collection practices
International