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Prospects for South Africa to end-2020

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PROSPECTS H2 2020

Meanwhile, the already dire state of public finances is set to deteriorate further as the economic impacts of the COVID-19 dampen revenues and increase debt, further undercutting…

Cloud services face new scrutiny as industry matures

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INT

Its two key attributes -- flexible scale and access from anywhere -- make it a perfect fit for governments, non-profits and commercial firms needing to launch new services, and…

New migration patterns will reshape Chinese society

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CHINA

Changes in China's migrant population.

COVID-19 global climate impact may be brief

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INTERNATIONAL

COVID-19 and climate.

Tight US job market may persist due to demographics

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UNITED STATES

Shortages vary by sector and geography. The US workforce will shrink as baby boomers (born between 1946 and 1964) retire and are replaced by the smaller cohort of Generation Z…

High US unemployment means social fabric risks

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UNITED STATES

Unemployment insurance claims have risen sharply during the pandemic. The Labor Department will release its latest data later today: total claims are likely to involve 30 million…

US COVID-19 labour strike wave will grow

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UNITED STATES

Congress has passed three COVID-19 relief packages, which include payroll support for shuttered businesses to retain employees. Congress now eyes a fourth package to expand…

South-east Asia’s digital taxes will incur US ire

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

The trend predates the COVID-19 crisis, but a fall in income from traditional taxes amid the pandemic is encouraging certain administrations to step up their efforts. US President…

COVID-19 will reshape safety protection for workers

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INTERNATIONAL

PPE includes garments to protect workers from infection, such as masks, gloves, goggles and gowns. The market was valued at USD53bn in 2019 and is expected to exceed USD90bn in…

Venezuela's Falcon may fall victim to opposing forces

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VENEZUELA

Campaigning for the presidential contest is in full swing, despite the boycott by the main opposition groups. The president of the National Electoral Council (CNE) is on a tour of…