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1 – 10 of 366Although internet use in the region fell slightly after lockdown conditions were lifted, it is still above pre-pandemic levels. Yet the region’s digital divide is extensive…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257930
ISSN: 2633-304X
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The measures address the digital divide that the COVID-19 pandemic has further exposed. Among low-income and remote communities, commercial internet service can be slow and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257868
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BRAZIL: Pix raises competition and regulatory issues
At the same time, the pandemic has helped several others to accelerate their business. Multilatinas in general have long experience of navigating through economic and political…
INTL: Business join policymakers against tech monopoly
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-ES257532
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The IPO was slated to be the largest in history, valued in excess of USD30bn. The incident gives investors a striking example of immediate political risk in the current Chinese…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257422
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Absent the successful restructuring of the institution of the Supreme Court -- which would be major change and is therefore considered unlikely -- seating Barrett will solidify a…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257127
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The government is urging local companies to adopt digital solutions to meet the challenges of the post-pandemic period. Meanwhile, it has tightened regulations on hiring of…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB257062
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As AI systems become increasingly central to the global economy, this poor performance risks further damaging the economic prospects of a region that has long struggled to achieve…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB256899
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Latin America’s leading e-commerce platform has emerged as one of the winners in the current regional business environment, marked by the COVID-19 pandemic. While retailers across…