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US container traffic must overcome challenges to rise

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UNITED STATES

Last month’s collapse of a bridge in Baltimore, blocking access to its harbour, has focused attention on container ports

Cities are at the forefront of global warming threats

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INT

As cities become hotter, the threats they face are rapidly increasing, particularly for those near the coasts

World growth over 3% in 2020 rests on emerging markets

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INT

Around 60% of 2019 global GDP is set to come from emerging markets, and as much as 66% by 2024, but many are fragile

Global tensions will spur value chains rethink

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INT

Firms are rethinking their strategies on global value chains, which may change markedly in years to come

New Panama Canal highlights ambition of Nicaragua plan

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NICARAGUA

The expansion of the Panama Canal gives a sense of both the opportunities and the risks facing the Nicaraguan project

Belt and Road paves way for China’s new global role

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CHINA

The One Belt One Road (OBOR) summit in Beijing this month has focused the world’s attention on China’s ‘grand strategy’

Africans will increase digital payment use

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AFRICA

Digital transactions are on the rise, even where internet access lags

Demographic trends will shape economic prospects

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INT

Transforming the world economy by 2040, working-age population growth will come almost entirely from lower-income states