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Country Insights: Labor Productivity and Growth in China
September 4, 2024 9:30 AM UTC
The most recent update of our Country Insights model ranks China as the seventh strongest performer in our labor productivity growth sub-factor. However, the country's score has shown a clear downward trend after the GFC.
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Indonesia's Election Law Drama: Court Rulings and Political Fallout
August 27, 2024 6:57 AM UTC
In a dramatic turn of events, Indonesia's parliament abandoned its plan to amend electoral laws. The parliament had recently planned to amend the country's electoral laws, aiming to overturn pivotal decisions by the Constitutional Court. The proposed changes, which have sparked widespread controvers
August 26, 2024
Hajj Surge and Trade Squeeze Drive Indonesia's Q2 Deficit Higher
August 26, 2024 6:58 AM UTC
Indonesia's current account deficit widened to US$ 3.0bn in Q2 2024, driven by a higher services deficit from increased Hajj travel and a narrowing trade surplus. Strong portfolio investment inflows helped offset some pressures, but FDI inflows fell sharply. The H1 deficit reached US$ 5.4bn, up from
India GDP Preview: Slowing Growth, Solid Prospects
August 26, 2024 6:04 AM UTC
India’s Q1 FY25 (Apr-Jun) GDP is expected to moderateto 7% yr/yr. The slowdown is expected on the back of limited government spending and sluggish urban demand. Additionally, high interest rates and inflation are expected to have been a drag on growth.
August 20, 2024
Indonesia's 2025 Draft Budget: A High-Stakes Gamble on Growth and Subsidies
August 20, 2024 6:24 AM UTC
Indonesia's 2025 budget is a high-risk gamble, with potential for the fiscal deficit to breach the 3% of GDP legal threshold. The ambitious revenue targets and planned spending cuts pose significant challenges, particularly in a low commodity price environment. The reliance on optimistic tax revenue
August 04, 2024
India's Budget FY25: Assessing the Promises and Pitfalls
August 4, 2024 3:40 PM UTC
India’s FY25 budget presented by the Finance Minister continues the trend of incremental reforms, with a focus on predictable continuities. Anchored in themes of poor, women, youth and farmer, the budget aims to balance fiscal prudence with targeted growth initiatives. However, the budget's cautio
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Country Insights: Human Resource Potential
March 13, 2024 11:30 AM UTC
The most recent update of our Country Insights model places Ireland, China and Belarus as strong performers in the Human Resource Potential factor. In contrast, Iraq, Equatorial Guinea and Congo rank at the top bottom of the ranking.
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Country Insights: Demography
March 11, 2024 11:27 AM UTC
The most recent update of our Country Insights model places several African countries at the top of the Demography factor ranking, including Zambia, Uganda, Tanzania and others. In contrast, some European countries such as Croatia, Italy and Greece rank at the bottom of the list.
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BJP's Political Confidence Shines Through in India's FY25 Interim Budget
February 13, 2024 10:44 AM UTC
India's interim budget for FY25 presented ahead of the upcoming general election, reflects the government's commitment to economic growth, infrastructure development, and fiscal responsibility. Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted key aspects of the budget, emphasizing a multi-pronged app
