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Key risks and opportunities in 2016: 1

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INTL

The new year promises geopolitical complexity and volatility for businesses and investors alike

Reducing evasion is key as business taxes race lower

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INT

President-elect Donald Trump aims to "cut business taxes massively" as the US corporate tax rate is the G20's highest

Emerging cities to shape the future of global business

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INTERNATIONAL

Specific hub cities will dominate business in emerging markets, though the strengths and opportunities they offer differ

South-east Asia’s digital economy will boom

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The pandemic has permanently shifted consumers and businesses online across the world

Structural risks dampen ‘big tech’ prospects

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INT

The pandemic-induced spurt in online activity and tech valuations is now normalising

Boom in metaverse services will fuel regulatory stress

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INTERNATIONAL

Major tech firms are building out the ‘metaverse’, a highly immersive and interactive 3D version of the internet

Gender friendly business and law policies need impetus

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INTERNATIONAL

Gender equality is a Sustainable Development Goal, but most countries lag regardless of income and political stability

Ireland’s dependence on foreign companies is growing

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IRELAND

Last year foreign companies generated over five times more profits compared with Irish businesses

US-China tariffs will prompt supply chain switching

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INT

Industrial policy in both countries aims to stimulate indigenous manufacturing

For recovery to firm, Greek domestic demand must rise

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GREECE

The Greek economy grew by 2.3% year-on-year in January-March, encouraging hopes of a sustained recovery