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Technology will transform textile and clothing sector

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INT

Augmented reality, big data analytics, 3D modeling, and connected devices are notable examples of new technologies that are already being used by the industry at different stages…

Global food supply chain sustainability gaps are vast

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INT

This concern appears to be holding up despite the economic and other disruptions triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Solutions struggle to cut EU small-firm funding woes

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EU

This financing gap -- between what SMEs require to meet expansion targets and what they can raise from internal or external sources -- has been estimated at 1.1-2.2% of GDP…

Foreign investment fall will continue in Latin America

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LATIN AMERICA

The contraction is considerably greater than the expected reduction in FDI globally. The report also warns that a post-pandemic reorganisation of global supply chains may pose…

Electric cars and smartphones to drive lithium demand

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Outlook for the lithium market.

Costs and complexity will check lithium capacity

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INTERNATIONAL

Global lithium market.

Industry 4.0 will arrive unevenly

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INTERNATIONAL

Outlook for industry 4.0.

Ukraine war will erode its Visegrad neighbours’ unity

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EASTERN EUROPE

The war delivered a shock to Europe’s post-Cold War order -- its security, peace and stability. Economically, it marks a turn in global trade relations, supply chains and energy…

EU supply chain law faces major obstacles in Germany

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EU/GERMANY

The vote was lost following Germany’s decision to oppose the directive, which encouraged others to abstain. There are only a few weeks left for the Council to vote again on the…

Global civil aerospace will flourish in the long term

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INTERNATIONAL

Outlook for the civil aerospace industry.