• Oct 12, 2017
  • 2 min read

Vietnam floods could hit economy and infrastructure

Like Thailand, Vietnam will need to invest in flood control measures if sea levels rise

Vietnam
  • Oct 10, 2017
  • 2 min read

Killings will undermine Colombia coca policies

Civilian killings both illustrate and exacerbate the government’s struggle to tackle coca production

Colombia
  • Oct 9, 2017
  • 7 min read

Canada is likely to forge ahead on China trade talks

The Trudeau government seeks to manage Beijing’s expectations and domestic scepticism ahead of free trade talks

Canada
  • Oct 4, 2017
  • 7 min read

Home brew could stabilise East African coffee and tea

Coffee and tea remain among East Africa's most important export commodities, but the market landscape is shifting

East Africa
  • Sep 28, 2017
  • 7 min read

Uganda will face lengthy battle over land acquisition

While Uganda's parliament contests presidential age limits, a proposed land reform may have equally far-reaching effects

Uganda
  • Sep 8, 2017
  • 7 min read

North America's cannabis sector has enormous scope

The decisions to legalise cannabis in Mexico and Canada highlight the massive market that US legalisation would unleash

United States
  • Sep 6, 2017
  • 7 min read

Food fears will add to insecurities in eastern EU

Agitation around inferior food products highlights Central-East European insecurities

EU
  • Sep 6, 2017
  • 2 min read

Doha’s port fanfare points to a prolonged Gulf impasse

The high-profile inauguration of Qatar's Hamad container port signals preparations for an extended economic boycott

Qatar