The political temperature is rising in the South China Sea, and its effects will be felt in the South Pacific before long
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Global vaccine distribution for COVID-19 reiterates that the rich-poor divide is as stark as ever
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Countries with better information and communication technology, particularly internet access, were able to do more activities online during the pandemic, which cushioned the adverse effect of COVID-19 on economic activity
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After two decades of strong gains, COVID-19 could plunge millions back into poverty
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The political temperature is rising in the South China Sea, and its effects will be felt in the South Pacific before long
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AUKUS is the latest minilateral initiative involving the US and its allies and partners to balance China’s rise in the Indo-Pacific. If only China and the US could make peace, minilateralism involving the two could solve some of the world’s greatest challenges
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Within the space of just a few years, Australia’s strategic partnership with China has disintegrated, and there is little hope it can be salvaged in the near future
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Prospects for FDI inflows into Asia-Pacific over the medium term remain strong, even if pandemic-driven supply disruptions and uncertainties over the pace of recovery see some firms rethink their supply chains
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Thanks to massive state intervention, global insolvencies decreased in 2020 and will continue to do so in 2021. But will their gradual withdrawal spark a resurgence in the coming months?
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European exporters have lost significant market share over the past two decades as China emerged as a global exporter for manufactured goods
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If used judiciously, data monetisation can unearth lasting social value
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Countries with better information and communication technology, particularly internet access, were able to do more activities online during the pandemic, which cushioned the adverse effect of COVID-19 on economic activity
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As crypto assets take hold, regulators need to step up
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Global vaccine distribution for COVID-19 reiterates that the rich-poor divide is as stark as ever
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Tech and agriculture must combine to deliver sustainable food systems
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With the health of the ocean under threat, a rallying cry for marine conservation goes global. Here are some of the good-news stories
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What is Art Basel’s contribution in shaping the arts in these difficult times?
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Greater inclusion and gender parity yields better outcomes for society and business
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The shift to online education has been particularly difficult for all. Here’s a student’s perspective
