• Aug 17, 2017
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US stance may prolong NAFTA talks

Washington’s aggressive stance may be intended as a display of strength, but it could well weaken the US position

North America
  • Aug 17, 2017
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Import duty cut may not lower rice price in Bangladesh

The country is the world’s fourth-largest rice producer, but stocks are currently low

Bangladesh
  • Aug 15, 2017
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Trump positions could trigger NAFTA talks breakdown

The underpinnings of North American trade are being renegotiated with Trump creating significant uncertainties

North America
  • Aug 9, 2017
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Eggs scandal could weaken Belgian government

Belgium has come under fire for failing to notify the EU early enough about contaminated eggs

Belgium
  • Aug 8, 2017
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Land complaints could test Myanmar government

Tackling land-based disputes in Myanmar will need progress across many policy areas

Myanmar
  • Aug 7, 2017
  • 7 min read

Climate change may hit Niger's growing population

Niger's population is set to double by 2035, at a time when climate change could reduce arable land

Niger
  • Aug 3, 2017
  • 7 min read

EU-Japan trade deal gives free trade a timely boost

In a world fearful of protectionism, a new framework agreement shows globalisation is not over after all

Japan
  • Jul 31, 2017
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Myanmar flu cases will test government response

The government wants to build up the country’s healthcare capacity

Myanmar