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Debt crisis risks are growing in many emerging markets

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EMERGING MARKETS

Many emerging markets, whether eligible for the G20 debt relief schemes or not, could follow Sri Lanka into debt default

Emerging cities to shape the future of global business

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INTERNATIONAL

Specific hub cities will dominate business in emerging markets, though the strengths and opportunities they offer differ

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

Population trends pose development challenges

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INT

Just 2% of global population gain in 2016-40 will be in advanced countries; 56% will be in Africa and the Middle East

Africa’s development may hinge on investment in people

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AFRICA

Rapid population growth is challenging African nations to create jobs for their swelling working-age populations

Healthier housing dynamics would boost Chinese growth

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CHINA

The authorities have pledged to reduce housing oversupply and stabilise prices but the multi-speed market is a concern

A China crisis is bigger systemic threat than markets

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INT

China’s influence on the global real economy is a bigger risk than events in fragile Italy, Turkey and Argentina

'Social unrest' grows as Chinese economy slows

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CHINA

As strikes and job losses mount, the slowdown in China's economy may be less benign than its leaders admit

Many middle-income states face a fragile recovery

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INT

The G20 summit pledged vaccine equity to help low-and-middle-income nations, but not broader economic commitments

Pandemic response threatens climate funding shortfall

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INT

Low- and middle-income states must spend more than 1% of GDP a year on environmental protection but budgets may narrow