...Oxford Analytica Headline SPAIN: Tourism and manufacturing fuel solid growth © Oxford Analytica 2025. All rights reserved. This content contains general information about geopolitical, macroeconomic and social developments or (where stated) other matters. It does not contain advice...

... and import-competing manufacturers will have opposing tariff interests. High skills needed for the new manufacturing jobs will break the traditional ladder from the factory floor to the middle class. Creating new jobs may help to defuse ideological opposition to investment in clean energy and green...

...Oxford Analytica Headline INT: Industry downturn and services CPI fears contrast INT: The flash purchasing managers index (PMI) for January for Japan, the euro-area and the United Kingdom released by S&P Global today show that the euro-area manufacturing PMI rose to an eight-month high...

...Oxford Analytica Significance The move forms part of a drive to develop indigenous technology-intensive manufacturing to replace low-cost assembly. The Olinia micro vehicles are intended for Mexico's fast-growing domestic EV market but face the uncertainties of US-Mexico relations during...

...Oxford Analytica Headline INTERNATIONAL: Trump poses threat to climate action International INT NA United States EU economy industry international relations politics social aid climate energy environment finance gas government manufacturing oil policy talks Fossil...

... environment government growth manufacturing mining prices productivity regional remittances tourism welfare MOROCCO: Royal Air Maroc yesterday relaunched direct flights between Casablanca and Beijing; the airline had suspended the route in 2020 due to COVID-19. The route will boost...

... international relations foreign policy foreign trade agriculture investment manufacturing ARGENTINA: Argentina recorded a record trade surplus of USD18.9bn in 2024, according to the statistics agency yesterday, with total exports of around USD79.7bn and imports of just over USD60.8bn. This followed...

... the 'China plus one' approach favoured by many multinational corporations. This involves establishing additional export bases outside China to mitigate the risk of supply chain disruptions, such as those linked to geopolitical frictions. Sustained investment in its export manufacturing sector has helped...

... foreign policy foreign trade government manufacturing policy talks technology finance aerospace Aerospace & defence A BrahMos weapon system on display during the 2021 Republic Day parade in Delhi (Jewel Samad/AFP/Getty Images) Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto...

...Oxford Analytica Significance The expansion of Russia’s drone capabilities represents a significant return on investment in a technology it did not prioritise before 2022. Localised manufacturing, technology transfers from Iran and China and tactical innovations have helped improve Russia’s...

... relations automobile computers electronics energy foreign trade gas hard commodities manufacturing metals oil sanctions RUSSIA: According to official statistics released yesterday, Russia's bilateral trade with China grew by 1.9% year-on-year in 2024 to reach USD244.8bn. Chinese exports...

... economy industry international relations politics social automobile education electronics employment foreign trade government labour manufacturing policy regional technology welfare MEXICO: President Claudia Sheinbaum yesterday presented 'Plan Mexico', an initiative intended...

... achieve key economic goals. Impacts Johor will likely see an expansion in tech and data centre operations, given its relatively affordable land and resources. Competition over water and electricity in Johor could trigger local opposition to the JS-SEZ. Regional manufacturing hubs will attract...

... intelligence computers defence electronics foreign trade government investment manufacturing military policy sanctions war Aerospace & defence Hardware & equipment Semiconductors Russia's President Vladimir Putin (R) and Russian Sber bank giant CEO German Gref (L) visit an AI...

... finance manufacturing retail BAHRAIN: Bahrain's economy grew by 2.1% year-on-year in the third quarter of 2024, according to data released yesterday by the Ministry of Finance and National Economy. The non-oil sector, which according to the data accounted for 86.4% of real GDP, grew by 3.9...

... economy industry politics social automobile electricity environment foreign investment government investment manufacturing private sector public sector technology transport Auto parts Automobiles © Oxford Analytica 2025. All rights reserved. This content contains general...

... defence election foreign policy government manufacturing military policy security shipbuilding Leaders of the three AUKUS members meet in San Diego, March 13, 2023 (Leon Neal/Getty Images) The Australian Navy last month advertised for high school graduates to train as specialists...

... The government will seek to localise the manufacture of green hydrogen inputs such as electrolysers to maximise economic gains. Jordan will exploit its alliances with wealthy Gulf states to garner clean energy investment. The authorities will step up co-operation with major potential European importers...

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... manufacturing UNITED STATES: The manufacturing purchasing managers index (PMI) fell from 49.7 previously to 49.4 in December, according to S&P Global yesterday, the fifth contraction in six months. Export orders fell particularly sharply, especially from Europe and Australia, and domestic orders...