On 11 August, all Argentinians between the ages of 18-72 underwent the compulsory vote of the presidential primaries (PASO). Results surprised most with Alberto Fernandez taking an extensive lead over the incumbent president, Mauricio Macri. Fernandez achieved nearly 48% of the popular vote whilst Macri only managed 32%, a vastly different picture than that painted by …
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As Bolivia enters into a crucial stage in the election process, polls suggest Evo Morales of the Movimiento al Socialismo (MAS) party leads the pack, as he runs for his fourth term as President. The primaries, a first in Bolivian history, held back in January, had the left-wing Morales ahead with 36.5% of the total …
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New Zealand’s relatively small size and isolation in the South Pacific hides a deceptively impressive level of economic growth and productivity. The Pacific Island nation has the third freest economy in the world. Its low barriers to entry make it one of the easiest countries for incorporating and operating a business. New Zealand’s commercial landscape …
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In 2017, Australia’s inward foreign direct investment stock hit $849 billion last year, thanks to the country’s resilience, strategic location, global trade ties, and sound political landscape. In the Asia-Pacific region, Australia stands head and shoulders above some of its neighbors in terms of GDP, demand for products and services, and growth. Indeed, GDP is …
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