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WTO tiff flags the hurdles its new leader will face
The US administration is attempting to block Nigerian Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala’s appointment as WTO director-general
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
InternationalInvestors will diversify beyond usual ‘safe’ assets
Financial market volatility has increased, but traditional safe haven assets have not been outperforming
InternationalVaccine effectiveness will determine early days
The Oxford University/AstraZeneca team reported that their vaccine is equally effective on older adults and younger ones
InternationalRisk of a global double-dip recession is rising
The flash manufacturing and services surveys stuttered in Japan and Europe in October
InternationalGlobal food supply chain sustainability gaps are vast
The sustainability of the food supply chain has become an important policy and public concern
InternationalErosion of trust will hurt vaccine take-up
Reports of deaths from vaccines add to reports that vaccine hesitancy is rising
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