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Debt distress in emerging markets

The financial status of some emerging markets is becoming deeply concerning, brought on not only by the fallout from the global pandemic but also as a result of escalating tensions between global superpowers Russia, China and the US. These conditions are exacerbating the debt crisis, causing many countries to default on national debt repayments. For [...]

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Cambodia’s Open Doors: An emerging frontier for foreign investment

Cambodia has been experiencing remarkable change of late, evident in large increases in foreign investment, in particular, in infrastructure and real estate. This pivot from a traditionally agricultural economy to a potentially industrialised and urbanised one is not too dissimilar to Vietnam and its rise to prominence. Credit is mainly due to consistent flows of

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The Philippines’ Economic Renaissance: Opportunities and Challenges Ahead

The Philippines has been recently reporting strong economic growth, evidenced by healthy GDP figures and an increased appetite from foreign investment. Employment rates are steadily rising aided by the expansion of sectors like Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) and manufacturing. When compared to its ASEAN neighbours like Vietnam and Indonesia, its growth is robust, firmly establishing

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