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Cyber threats drive global technological decoupling

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5G relies heavily on software and will be the core underlying infrastructure for all future digital activities

Pandemic deepens impact of global technological gaps

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Although internet use is rising, serious access gaps persist across regions, gender and ethnic groups

Tech will alter both paid and unpaid work

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Digital services and new technologies will dramatically alter the nature of work

Economic risks overshadowed, not extinguished

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Environmental risks dominate the World Economic Forum's global survey ahead of its January 23-26 Davos meeting

Weak long-run growth raises risks to the world economy

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INTERNATIONAL

Global GDP will grow by less this decade than the past unless there is a surprise uptick in productivity

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

Taiwan will be at pains to retain diplomatic allies

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TAIWAN

Taipei has lost diplomatic ally Nauru to Beijing and relations with Tuvalu were uncertain following recent elections

Climate concerns show no sign of abating in 2023

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New analysis has highlighted alarming global trends, compounding climate change concerns

Middle East and North Africa face rising tax issues

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MIDDLE EAST/NORTH AFRICA

Personal income tax take by regional governments is very weak due in part to the size of the informal economy

Policy is key to curbing the forces driving inequality

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INT

The rich are getting richer globally but policies fostering redistribution, diversification and growth can check this