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Recovery of Russian consumption is likely to moderate

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RUSSIA

Strong household demand, now restored to pre-war levels, mitigated the impact on GDP of falling exports last year. The consumer market is profoundly changed, with new brands from…

Fast fashion industry growth diminishes ESG gains

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INT

Post-pandemic, UFF companies have further increased the speed of production and distribution cycles to achieve record sales, while the main fast fashion brands are trying to…

US weight-loss drug market will expand amid obstacles

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UNITED STATES

Demand for the company's type 2 diabetes treatment, Ozempic, and its higher-dose version, Wegovy, has surged since November when the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved…

US retail media advertising expenditure will multiply

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UNITED STATES

Although the growth rate reverted to trend following the 35% growth seen during the pandemic-related e-commerce surge in 2021, digital advertising now accounts for three-quarters…

The US feud between DeSantis and Disney will continue

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UNITED STATES

Disney, which has a large presence in Florida, remains locked in a feud with the state’s governor, Ron DeSantis, over aspects of his education policy. DeSantis, a candidate for…

Concerns about harmful content on Twitter/X will rise

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INT

While other social media platforms are witnessing a similar increase in harmful content, that at Twitter/X has been the most dramatic, making it a particularly problematic but…

Tech tensions tighten TikTok’s South-east Asia focus

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

TikTok’s new campaign will piggyback on the region’s robust appetite for social media, and is intended to help offset revenue the company will likely lose due to increasing…

Inequality will rise in China despite policy push

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CHINA

The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequality, according to official data. Divergence across income brackets has risen, with low- and middle-income households having been hit…

Japan’s agricultural exports will increase

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JAPAN

Although agriculture accounts for less than 1% of Japan’s GDP and total employment, its development has come into the focus of public attention amid rising food security concerns.

New dynamics add to South Africa election uncertainty

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SOUTH AFRICA

However, readings of potential support for the main opposition Democratic Alliance (DA) and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) differ. A plethora of small parties and independent…