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De-dollarisation, Currency Wars and the End of US Dollar Hegemony

By Kalim Siddiqui The US dollar has long been the dominant currency in international trade and financial markets. But Kalim Siddiqui argues that a process...
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The Technological Wave Sweeping Through Live Theatre

The world of live theatre has always held a special place in our hearts, whisking us away to magical realms and captivating stories. But...
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From the Middle Out and Bottom Up: The Belt and Road Initiative at 10...

By Xiangming Chen The year 2023 marks the tenth anniversary of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a transcontinental connectivity project launched by China in...
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The New Cold War: Struggle for Global Domination (Part 2)

By Kalim Siddiqui This is part 2 of this series of articles on the New Cold War. (Link to Article Part 1) Kalim Siddiqui concludes...
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US Gambling Industry: How iGaming Can Benefit Individual States

Across the United States, online casino revenues are lost to unregulated offshore providers. If more individual states would consider legalizing iGaming, the trend would...
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Investment Opportunities: Exploring Vietnam’s Shoe Manufacturing Sector

The world of footwear manufacturing is witnessing an exciting shift, with Vietnam emerging as a compelling destination for smart investors seeking lucrative opportunities in...
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Foreign Investment Control in France – A Practical Guide for Investors

By Olivia Lê Horovitz 1. What is the control of foreign investments in France? Foreign investment control is a system of prior authorization of certain...
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Fitch Lowers US Rating: Empires Fall Slowly

Fitch Agency has decided to lower the credit rating of the USA. What does this mean for the markets? Fitch Agency surprised everyone at the...
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Comparing the East Asian and Latin American Countries: The Role of Agricultural Reforms in...

By Dr Kalim Siddiqui I. Introduction This article examines the reasons behind the successful economic development and industrialisation in East Asia, which began its modernisation process...

Exploring Vietnam’s Business Frontier: A Haven for Financial Success

Amidst the backdrop of a remarkable resurgence, Vietnam's business landscape has emerged as a captivating tale of growth and opportunity. Like a phoenix rising...

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China’s Challenging Search for a New Model of Economic Growth

By Danny Leipziger China cannot continue to rely on exports to drive its growth, but what are the alternatives? China ran a $1.2 trillion trade surplus last year, and despite admonitions from the IMF to rely...

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