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US Ex-Im Bank restrictions will aid competitors abroad

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UNITED STATES

Political battles in Washington will cost big-ticket US exporters sales overseas

Tourism in south Europe is unlikely to recover soon

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EUROPE

COVID-19 uncertainty and the risks of foreign travel will undermine the tourism recovery in southern Europe

Prospects for emerging economies in 2023

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PROSPECTS 2023

Emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) face a cocktail of crises and global tensions will curb remedial action

Health preparedness and trade affect COVID-19 exposure

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INT

Although health systems are crucial in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak, trade exposure is also key

Taiwan will be at pains to retain diplomatic allies

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TAIWAN

Taipei has lost diplomatic ally Nauru to Beijing and relations with Tuvalu were uncertain following recent elections

Geoeconomic fragmentation will reduce long-term growth

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INT

Several studies estimate the global cost of geoeconomic confrontation, which is newly in the top three WEF global risks

Africa faces obstacles to achieving its vaccine goal

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AFRICA

As the developed world begins to consider booster shots, African vaccination programmes have been left far behind

Risks and opportunities 2021: Global economy

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INTERNATIONAL

Economic and health policies are key to the West and many developing nations emerging swiftly from double-dip recession

COVID-19 will complicate African food security picture

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AFRICA

The pandemic’s secondary effects on socio-economic conditions in Africa may be as dangerous as the health effects

China-US intellectual property tension will intensify

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INT

The United States and China are at opposite ends of the intellectual property spectrum -- setting the scene for friction