International

  • Mar 26, 2021
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Developing nations risk backsliding in COVID recovery

Policies to support the recovery could worsen climate change, making the sustainable development goals tougher to attain

International
  • Mar 25, 2021
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Zero-trust cybersecurity design will gain appeal

Two major US government breaches have once again increased the appeal of deploying a zero-trust IT architecture

International
  • Mar 24, 2021
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Suez Canal blockage will raise freight rates

A large container ship that blocked traffic in the Suez Canal has been partially refloated

Egypt
  • Mar 24, 2021
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Services and industry are gaining momentum worldwide

The flash PMI surveys for March highlight the resilience of services activity relative to a year ago

International
  • Mar 24, 2021
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Fears of higher US inflation and rates are exaggerated

Notable economists are warning of higher inflation and rates, but underlying conditions do not support this

United States
  • Mar 23, 2021
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Row with US authorities will damage AstraZeneca jab

US medicines authorities have undermined AstraZeneca's claims of effectiveness of 79% for its vaccine in US trials

United States
  • Mar 23, 2021
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5G opportunities carry multiple cybersecurity risks

5G broadband cellular infrastructure promises to accelerate digital connectivity but also intensify cybersecurity risks

International
  • Mar 23, 2021
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Cross-immunity would aid COVID-19 battle

Scientists are studying whether seasonal 'common cold' viruses confer some immunity against COVID-19

International