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Telemedicine use will surge but policy support is key

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INTERNATIONAL

Telemedicine.

Chinese public will be wary of living with COVID-19

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CHINA

This comes after weeks of protests against enforcement of the policies and worsening economic data. The government did not prepare the public for the sudden policy transition…

Romania aims to contain pandemic for December election

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ROMANIA

During January-September, amid restrictions and social distancing, the economy contracted by just 4.6% year-on-year, helped by the resilience of certain sectors and supportive…

Russia sees digitalisation as new technical revolution

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RUSSIA

The government is attaching high hopes to its digitalisation strategy to stimulate economic growth, increase government efficiency and improve people's quality of life. Despite…

Corruption will dog Hungary as long as it is tolerated

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HUNGARY

For most Hungarians, corruption and personal connections are part of their environment and ‘oil the wheels’, making everyday life easier. In the administration of Prime Minister…

COVID-19 adds to Afghan fiscal and political pressures

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AFGHANISTAN

The government is struggling to manage the health crisis and is distracted by peace negotiations, the impending US troop withdrawal and its own factional infighting.

EU-UK trade deal would be damaging for business

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UK/EU

FTA impact on business.

Indonesia tightens rules as digital economy booms

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INDONESIA

The value is expected to increase to USD146bn by 2025, growing at an average of 20% per year. Such projections cast a sharp spotlight on Indonesia’s regulatory framework for the…

Costa Rica’s OECD membership may assist its recovery

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COSTA RICA

Admission to the group demonstrates international confidence in Costa Rica’s economic management, even as the government struggles with the prolonged negative impacts of the…

FDI flows will face mounting uncertainty in Brazil

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BRAZIL

FDI fell in both developed and developing countries last year, and the global health and economic outlook poses tough challenges to investment recovery. The pace of large-scale…