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Digital currencies lag puts crypto investors at risk

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INTERNATIONAL

Some 87 countries, accounting for over 90% of global GDP, are exploring the potential of central bank digital currencies

Metaverse adoption will multiply cybersecurity risks

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INT

Cybersecurity risks are rising just as the next generation of internet technology is unfolding

Prospects for future UK-EU cooperation are strong

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EU/UK

The Windsor Framework and shifts in public opinion strengthen the opportunities for closer UK-EU cooperation

Regressive tax bill may offset rising US minimum wages

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UNITED STATES

Minimum wages rose in 22 states in 2017, adding impetus to rising wages for the lowest earners after years of stagnation

Vaccine exports will boost India’s neighbourhood ties

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INDIA

India is exporting sizeable quantities of its locally manufactured COVID-19 vaccines

Non-US, non-tariff protectionism is rising rapidly

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INT

Fears abound about US-China tariffs, but rising non-US, non-tariff trade nationalism posesa larger threat to world GDP

South-east Asian tax variances imply mixed outlook

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SOUTH-EAST ASIA

As South-east Asia integrates, governments must factor tax regimes and competitiveness, and other structural reforms

ASEAN integration will drive e-systems demand

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ASEAN

With a young population and integrating economies, e-government and e-commerce systems demand will grow in ASEAN

Big tech’s share of some finance segments will surge

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INT

The network-to-activity loop lets ‘big tech’ firms gain market share quickly, but the loop may be vicious not virtuous

Under-investment leaves Latin America open to disaster

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LATAM

Natural phenomena threaten much of Latin America, and the damage they cause will depend as much on money as on nature