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The COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated inequality, according to official data. Divergence across income brackets has risen, with low- and middle-income households having been hit…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB282898
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The paper highlights the labour system’s role in perpetuating poverty in Mexico, where more than half of the economically active population is poor despite being employed. The…
GDP growth slowed to 3.3% year-on-year in the first quarter. The slowdown was mainly due to the decline in exports, with Vietnam’s top export markets -- the United States, the EU…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB279855
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It said that it believes that state-sponsored attackers were remotely trying to compromise the iPhones associated with their Apple IDs. That warning revived discussions on the…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283381
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Among the priorities in the declaration is updating the Swiss-Chinese free trade agreement (FTA) and simplifying travel procedures between the two countries. Switzerland’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285709
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Services including healthcare, entertainment and travel flourished while the share of housing in overall consumption fell, reflecting property-market troubles. Markedly lower…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB285173
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Most Asian states recognise the benefits of cryptocurrency adoption, such as low transaction costs for remittances and the introduction of blockchain technology into public…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280103
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Private consumption contributed 4.3 percentage points (pps) to 2023 GDP growth, while fixed investment contributed 1.5pps and net trade subtracted 0.6pps as export volumes fell…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB284884
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The Online Streaming Act, passed in April, adds digital streaming services to the CRTC’s responsibilities. Following the announcement of a registration requirement for companies…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB283402
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It has also become very focused on services. With Beijing’s strong intervention in Hong Kong’s political affairs and deep involvement in its service businesses, the Special…