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China will increase investment in emerging markets

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CHINA

Although its investments in Africa have attracted considerable attention, the vast majority of China's OFDI has gone to Asia, principally Hong Kong and a few financial centres…

Climate finance will grow but huge challenges persist

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INTERNATIONAL

Climate investment globally topped USD1tn last year but remains well short of the estimated USD8tn requirement. Most funding goes to developed economies and mitigation projects…

China eyes economic gains with AI standards

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CHINA

The document calls for the publication of standards in over 50 areas by 2026, in an effort to steer the development of this emerging technology and its industrial applications…

End of post-1945 economic order bodes ill for growth

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INTERNATIONAL

The system of international institutions to promote cooperation and open trade was built on the political preferences of a group of the world's wealthiest states. Over time, the…

Parallel imports continue to support Russia’s economy

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RUSSIA

Parallel imports have played a crucial role in securing the supply of goods for the Russian economy. The creation and management of parallel import channels is now an important…

Asia ‘ex-China’ investment will struggle for traction

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ASIA

There is sizeable demand for financial assets and products in Asia that exclude China. However, investor expectations that the US Federal Reserve (Fed) will not cut interest rates…

China’s AI chip industry will grow but still lag

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CHINA

China is working hard to boost its domestic AI chip industry in response to US restrictions. The support significantly impacts the development of its entire AI sector, the…

No easy fix to fertiliser non-greenness

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INT

Fertiliser use will grow, driven by population growth in developing economies. Emissions from fertiliser use will also grow, as decarbonisation options are high-cost and difficult…

Brazil foreign policy successes will prove elusive

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BRAZIL

The president travelled to 24 countries and promoted Brazil as a leader in the developing world, particularly on the climate change issue. However, his attempts to restore Latin…

Competition in the AI value chain will be fierce

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INT

This follows a similar launch by Databricks, a cloud-based AI data management platform. Companies along the AI value chain are increasingly launching new GenAI models to funnel…