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OECD and EU cannot count on Biden backing digital tax
The EU favours a global agreement, but has warned that it is prepared to go it alone on digital taxes for 'big tech'
InternationalCOVID-induced drivers of trade outpacing GDP may stick
World trade is reviving ahead of GDP as the economic recovery has been uneven, and limited in many non-traded services
InternationalPandemic will not stop international climate action
The world’s attention has been largely focused on the pandemic this year, but climate action has not been forgotten
InternationalThe industrial recovery will be uneven and China-led
Global manufacturing production has rebounded in recent months, but the recovery will be uneven and uncertain
InternationalCOVID-19 vaccine allocation may change over time
The top US infectious diseases expert said that a COVID-19 vaccine may be available to US nationals by late December
InternationalTight parliamentary scrutiny boosts COVID-19 response
Countries with robust parliamentary oversight have implemented stronger lockdowns and larger aid packages
InternationalTravel coordination failure may spur Europe depression
The uncoordinated response of European states to the pandemic has greatly damaged tourism, especially in Southern Europe
InternationalEnergy estimates imply climate targets will not be met
The annual IEA long-term energy outlook highlights how meeting climate targets for 2050 and 2070 will be a struggle
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