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Digital services will widen gap among states globally
The pandemic is pressuring states to increase and improve public services, making technological solutions more appealing
InternationalServices activity will struggle to build momentum
Services PMIs largely edged lower in August in Asia and Europe with employment and export orders remaining weak
InternationalVaccine nationalism could prolong pandemic
High-income countries are already dominating pre-orders of COVID-19 vaccine candidates
InternationalInequality drives macro imbalances, fuelling tensions
Global imbalances contribute to domestic inequalities and spark protectionism, fuelling political and economic disputes
InternationalPMI surveys suggest industry is improving modestly
The PMI surveys suggest that world trade is picking up; this followed India and Turkey reporting large drops in Q2 GDP
InternationalAmazon’s approval boosts prospects for drone delivery
Amazon has received US regulatory approval to test commercial deliveries via its drones fleet
International5G rollout will test policymakers on many fronts
5G faces concerns from the public about issues ranging from health and the environment to privacy and surveillance
InternationalSustainable bond issuance will increase markedly
The pandemic is increasing the focus on environmental, social and governance (ESG) concerns in the investment industry
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