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Health preparedness and trade affect COVID-19 exposure

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INT

Although health systems are crucial in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, trade exposure is also key

Aid effect heightens Africa sovereign bond risks

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AFRICA

Declining donor support further undermines sovereign liquidity

Worker shortages and skills mismatches will hit growth

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INT

High youth unemployment and rising worker retirements are straining labour markets and productivity

Trade performance will be key to the recovery of GDP

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INT

GDP contracted across the world in the second quarter and the shape and size of recession varied widely by region

Washington will sustain military focus on Africa

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AFRICA

Despite signalling a pending shift, the Pentagon’s plans in Africa reflect continuity more than change

Steady property downturn will weigh on China’s GDP

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CHINA

Evergrande owes USD305bn to millions of people, firms and banks, but the state is ready to step in to prevent a collapse

South African land reform will weigh on Ramaphosa

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SOUTH AFRICA

Controversial land expropriation proposals are bitterly divisive

Language skills are key to integration in Germany

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GERMANY

Activity rates are low for asylum seekers as many do not have the language skills required by employers

US stadium deal shows importance of sports branding

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UNITED STATES

Crypto.com this month paid USD700mn in a 20-year deal for the naming rights to the main basketball arena in Los Angeles