Infrastructure
Asia’s coal embrace will imperil climate targets
More than renewables, coal has met increasing Asian energy demand since 2000, with domestic production rising sharply
InternationalUS bridge collapse poses political challenges
The federal fund used to reimburse states for emergency work on roads may be exhausted by the Baltimore bridge collapse
United StatesPeru will face conflicting pressures over Chancay port
Chinese Cosco has hinted at serious consequences if its exclusive rights to operate the Chancay port are eliminated
PeruCommercial property poses risks for narrow focus banks
The long commercial property downturn poses significant risk for banks that are highly or narrowly exposed to it
EuropePipeline rupture threatens South Sudan’s stability
The rupture of a pipeline transporting oil through Sudan has deprived South Sudan’s government of 60% of its revenue
South SudanOil rupture may destabilise Sudan and South Sudan
The pipeline connecting South Sudan’s oil fields with Sudan’s ports has ruptured, in an area of active conflict
South SudanIndian telecoms law expands state's powers
A new telecoms law has added to the government's legislation-based control over digital traffic
IndiaIron ore is set to face a supply surplus from 2025/26
Iron ore -- the best industrial commodity performer in 2023 -- will be well supported by fundamentals this year
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