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RANKED: The 29 richest countries in the world

Size doesn’t always mean wealth when it comes to the world’s richest countries, according to data published in April by the International Monetary Fund.

Two builders at work in Sydney

Private construction work has dipped in early 2018 while public construction has ticked upwards. (AAP) Source: AAP


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By Manal Al-Ani

Presented by Australia Alyaom

Source: International Monetary Fund




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