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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…

Partnerships between AI firms and militaries will grow

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INT

However, recent trends and developments in the AI industry also point towards these same tools’ potential to serve valuable defence purposes, including threat detection, enhanced…

Fast fashion industry growth diminishes ESG gains

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INT

Post-pandemic, UFF companies have further increased the speed of production and distribution cycles to achieve record sales, while the main fast fashion brands are trying to…

Compromises extend G20 cooperation amid little success

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INTERNATIONAL

The compromises made by the leading players on issues such as the Ukraine war may be enough to sustain the future of the G20 as a top forum for international economic cooperation…

AI will transform supply chains

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INTERNATIONAL

Rapid AI adoption in industrial and commercial supply chains is enabling companies in industries as diverse as retailing, auto manufacturing and food and beverage production to be…

Ultra-low China CPI alters domestic and world dynamics

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INT

This ultra-low inflation environment poses new challenges for China's development prospects. It underscores mounting structural problems and weakens the confidence of consumers…

AI's promise and pitfalls will affect key domains

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INT

AI promises to drive economic efficiencies across sectors, improve the delivery of critical services such as healthcare, democratise access to knowledge and skills, and tighten…

Climate adaptation action to strengthen globally

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INTERNATIONAL

This is likely to be the first indicator of a push to drive adaptation up the political agenda in 2024.

Climate finance will grow but huge challenges persist

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INTERNATIONAL

Climate investment globally topped USD1tn last year but remains well short of the estimated USD8tn requirement. Most funding goes to developed economies and mitigation projects…

Prospects for the oil market in 2024

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PROSPECTS 2024

This is likely if the Chinese and US economies slow as expected and the trade recovery disappoints. The much more bullish OPEC forecasts would see OPEC+ able to return some supply…