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Prospects for the global economy to end-2021

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PROSPECTS H2 2021

However, supply is struggling to keep pace with demand, and dislocation effects plus shortages of some critical goods and workers are raising prices. GDP growth forecasts for 2021…

Coronavirus may cut global growth to 2% in early 2020

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INTERNATIONAL

Economic impact of the coronavirus.

COVID-19 global climate impact may be brief

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INTERNATIONAL

COVID-19 and climate.

Key security agency will grow stronger in Vietnam

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VIETNAM

Phuc requested that he be allowed to resign, according to a statement issued after the Central Committee meeting which took place, but he was clearly forced from power. His ouster…

Windsor deal eases internal UK trade friction greatly

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UNITED KINGDOM

There are also notable changes to medicines, value-added tax (VAT) and excise. EU single-market rules for goods continue to apply to Northern Ireland-based production, meaning no…

Emerging Asia activity will slow despite China rebound

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INTERNATIONAL

ASEAN's growth is nevertheless expected to outpace global growth, of which China and India are expected to contribute more than 50% -- India about 15% and China around 35%.

Colombia tax reform and budget will be watered down

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COLOMBIA

Various interest groups, including the private sector, political actors and civil society organisations, are likely to put pressure on the government to reduce its revenue targets…

Impact investing will build more momentum worldwide

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INTERNATIONAL

Impact investment.

Mexico projects will not drive post-pandemic recovery

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MEXICO

The package of 39 projects, worth MXN297bn (USD14.5bn), aims to boost post-pandemic economic growth through privately funded investments or strategic alliances between private…

Post-pandemic recovery will be protracted in Peru

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PERU

Peru’s previously buoyant economy has been badly affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, contracting by around 13.38% in the first ten months of this year. Investment has been hit, as…