Infrastructure
Ethiopia-Egypt Nile dispute will outlast GERD dam
Ethiopia has finished filling a controversial mega-dam near the source of the Nile River, which Egypt has condemned
EthiopiaUpside risks rise for global oil and gas prices
Gas prices are under upward pressures from gas plant worker strikes and oil prices are higher due to OPEC+ supply cuts
InternationalUS ports inefficiencies are adding to logistics costs
The conclusion of protracted contract negotiations at West Coast ports last week has underscored the sector's challenges
United StatesJapan will step up engagement with South-east Asia
Tokyo eyes deeper cooperation with ASEAN countries
South-east AsiaSchools provide another challenge for UK ruling party
The scandal over school buildings threatens to weaken the ruling Conservative Party further
United KingdomUS port deal will bolster pay demands in other sectors
Union officials announced yesterday that 22,000 workers at 29 West Coast ports have accepted a new five-year contract
United StatesFiscal framework will aid Brazil infrastructure plans
The Lower House yesterday gave final approval to the government's plans to loosen constraints on fiscal spending
BrazilNew Brazil infrastructure plan still faces obstacles
The government has launched a New Growth Acceleration Programme in a bid to reinvigorate infrastructure investments
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