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Summit for Democracy raises more policy questions

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UNITED STATES

The online meeting, which included civil society groups and representatives from the business sector, was ostensibly a forum for considering strategies to bolster democratic…

African digital economy faces uneven outlook

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AFRICA

This is attributable to relatively low internet penetration, the limited number of digital platforms and e-commerce businesses, and low investment and digital skills levels. These…

ASEAN will be weakened by internal strains

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ASEAN

This year, it plans to hold its 38th and 39th summits back-to-back on October 26-28. The decision to postpone the first meeting is likely a response to internal strains. The bloc…

Air travel will rebound by 2023 amid structural shifts

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INTERNATIONAL

While consumers are regaining confidence, demand for international air travel is stagnant as most countries have border control measures in place. The relaunch of commercial…

US intercession may help Russia-Ukraine de-escalation

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RUSSIA/UKRAINE

An emergency NATO-Ukraine meeting the same day condemned Moscow's activities in terms similar to earlier robust statements from NATO members. The Russian military build-up…

Sea code will elude ASEAN and China in 2022

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ASEAN/CHINA

The two sides have resumed CoC talks after a pandemic-induced hiatus. Meanwhile, Chinese-US rivalry in South-east Asia is escalating, as demonstrated by recent high-profile naval…

Emirati authorities will promote tech start-ups

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UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

Expatriates are leaving, businesses are faltering and the local population is grumbling. Authorities see a significant role for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) in general, and…

Developing economies will struggle to rebound solidly

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INTERNATIONAL

Although the Fund upgraded its forecast for global growth this year to 6%, the recovery is becoming more uneven. Decisions were taken on global corporate tax, extended debt relief…

COVID-19 strengthens the hand of Taiwan's government

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TAIWAN

Taiwan's management of the COVID-19 outbreak.

Phishing threatens state and corporate cybersecurity

Location:

INT

One group is based in Russia, the other in Iran. The advisory highlights how little some of the primary tactics and techniques used by cybercriminals and state intelligence…