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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

Differentiated approach aids emerging market assets

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INT

US GDP upgrades are fuelling price fears and a bond market sell-off, but investors are differentiating more between EMs

Higher rates for longer will fuel corporate distress

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INT

Firms need to repay or roll over some USD5.5tn of corporate debt obligations in 2024, with interest rates still high

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

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

Swiss growth may accelerate, but franc is key risk

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SWITZERLAND

Growth is subdued, as the impact of the strong currency offsets any stimulus provided by negative interest rates

Inclusion and privacy policies may lag cashless growth

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INTERNATIONAL

Cashless spending is surging, giving customers and traders more flexibility and reducing ‘organisational’ costs

This downturn will be more job-rich than past slumps

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INT

Employment recovered far faster from the pandemic global recession than past crises, and remains historically strong

US-China tariffs will prompt supply chain switching

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INT

Industrial policy in both countries aims to stimulate indigenous manufacturing

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