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Trump signals One China policy is up for negotiation

Taiwan - Taiwan has become a bargaining chip in economic negotiations between China and the US, but the island risks losing out.

Cathedral bomb shows growing potency of terrorist threat

Egypt - The government has yet to come up with an effective strategy to combat domestic terrorism.

King assembles new advisers

Thailand - The close links between the palace and the military will be maintained and the king's role will not change.

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World - After Italy's referendum, we are increasingly concerned about one or more countries withdrawing from the euro zone.

Security risk

Saudi Arabia - Saudi institutions have been hit by a massive cyber attack, with the finger of suspicion pointed at Iran.

Credit risk

Iran - We have upgraded Iran's sovereign risk rating, to BB, as the government has made progress in clearing its domestic and foreign payments arrears.

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Industry analysis

Ford's driverless car drive

US - Automotive - As it looks to reduce its reliance on the US market, Ford is betting big on driverless technology.

Sonangol restructuring yields results

Angola - Energy - The state-owned firm, now under controversial new leadership, says it has identified US$240m of savings in five months.

The research route

World - Pharmaceuticals - AbbVie, AstraZeneca and Eli Lilly all see investment in R&D; as the way to fill revenue gaps left by patent expiries.

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Global outlook December 2016

November 29th 2016
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