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Results show vaccination can contain COVID-19 faster
Various studies show vaccines block infections and severe disease, work well in teenagers and with variants
InternationalDespite ongoing disruptions, world trade will recover
The WTO expects world goods trade to grow by 8% this year, but the path to this will be volatile
InternationalOil and gas majors are decarbonising their businesses
Large oil and gas firms are making more decisive efforts to align their businesses with climate targets
InternationalRare adverse events will harm vaccination efforts
Germany and several other countries have now limited the Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine to older cohorts
InternationalUse of satellites will expand fast around the world
Construction of low-orbit satellite constellations of an unprecedented scale is gathering pace
InternationalBeyond energy, euro-area inflation remains modest
Euro-area CPI jumped to 1.3% in March, led by energy, and UK household savings surged in the fourth quarter of 2020
InternationalResource rivalry will rise between China and the West
The growing visibility of Chinese mining investments overseas is fuelling fears of resource competition with the West
InternationalEver Given may embroil Egypt in liability disputes
The container ship Ever Given that was blocking the Suez Canal has been towed away and traffic has resumed
Egypt
