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Cuts will increase instability in Afghanistan
The Taliban supreme leader recently ordered major personnel cuts across state institutions
Singapore government will focus on economic resilience
The ruling party won a landslide victory in the May 3 general election
Philippine polls will centre on Marcos-Duterte rivalry
The midterms are set to be a proxy battle between the president and vice president, and their respective families
China will struggle to boost consumption amid tariffs
Beijing aims to boost consumption as the trade outlook deteriorates, but it is hesitant to tackle structural hurdles
ChinaIndia and Pakistan risk a military confrontation
Bilateral tensions are soaring following a militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir
IndiaLong-term Argentina debt risks persist after IMF deal
The IMF has agreed a further USD20bn in fresh funds for Argentina but warns of sustainability risks
ArgentinaSouth-east Asia faces dilemmas on US and Chinese ties
China’s president visited Vietnam, Malaysia and Cambodia amid ongoing efforts in the region to respond to the US tariffs
South-east AsiaMalaysia will cope with economic headwinds
Washington’s paused tariffs remain a major worry for Kuala Lumpur
MalaysiaUS tariffs will keep South Asia on edge
The pause in Washington’s ‘reciprocal’ tariff scheme only goes so far in helping the region’s hard-hit states
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