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China's waste ban will encourage recycling innovation

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On January 1, China, the world's largest waste market, banned 24 grades of waste imports to meet environmental goals

Patent protectionism could impede innovation globally

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Amid US-China tensions, China has ruled that most iPhones breach patents and must be banned

Deaths of despair could hinder the economic recovery

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Social isolation and economic uncertainties arising from COVID-19 lockdowns could prompt many more deaths of despair

Big tech’s share of some finance segments will surge

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The network-to-activity loop lets ‘big tech’ firms gain market share quickly, but the loop may be vicious not virtuous

Changing diets challenge sustainable global growth

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Emerging markets are eating more animal based products; the shift has vast implications for trade and the environment

Turning AI lead into gains will test policymakers

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All major countries are racing to deploy artificial intelligence, but their national strengths vary markedly

Car-driven Central-East European economies risk smash

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Record Czech car output could go unsold if another slump in Western Europe prompts buyers to delay new car purchases

Demographic trends will shape economic prospects

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Transforming the world economy by 2040, working-age population growth will come almost entirely from lower-income states

Trust is key to leveraging AI in healthcare

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The healthcare industry is keen to leverage AI to improve health outcomes and cut costs

Cost of health data breaches may rise exponentially

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An industry estimate puts projected investment in health cybersecurity at 65 billion dollars over the next five years