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Key emerging markets defy US pressure on digital tax
India and Indonesia are holding their ground on taxing US firms on digital services and products
InternationalEU GDP rebound rests on sentiment and COVID-19 control
The European Commission expects the euro-area to contract by 8.7% this year and for inflation to average 0.3%
EUConsensus and trust are key for leaders amid COVID-19
The robust handling of the pandemic by several female heads of state has drawn attention partly because of their rarity
InternationalMisleading US job jump could complicate stimulus talks
The US economy added 4.8 million jobs in June but this could be downgraded and broad unemployment remains at 18%
InternationalDevelopment bodies boost gender mainstreaming effort
The outlook is bleak but not hopeless for gender justice during the pandemic and its aftermath
InternationalChina’s services recovery bodes well for global demand
Services PMIs rebounded in Asia and Europe, led by China’s rising to a ten-year high, but Europe will not follow this
InternationalCOVID-19 boosts prospects for health IoT
The pandemic and social distancing are increasing government interest in digitally connected healthcare devices
InternationalUS legislation on encryption may be diluted
The encryption debate divides those that favour privacy and those that want tougher action against online crime
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