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Data intensity of global internet traffic will rise
Demand for data-voluminous digital services has risen dramatically, partly due to the COVID-19 pandemic
InternationalPatriotic hackers and proxies complicate Ukraine war
Patriotic hackers from Ukraine, Russia and Belarus are involved in the Ukraine conflict, complicating diplomacy
InternationalWorld trade and industry forecasts will be downgraded
World trade volumes were unchanged month-on-month in January, led by weaker activity in emerging markets
InternationalEuropean economic activity will slow in coming months
The flash PMIs show Japan and Australia recovering from COVID disruption but Europe suffering from Russian disruption
InternationalGoogle-Spotify deal on app store has wider impact
Amid intensifying antitrust woes, Google is trialling a new business model for how it runs its dominant app store
InternationalUkraine conflict alters the role of cyberspace in war
Western governments are on high alert since President Biden's warning that Russia may be preparing to attack US targets
InternationalCross-border digital currency platforms have potential
Two prototype platforms have been developed for settling international payments in central bank digital currencies
InternationalHigh food and metals prices will outlast the conflict
Russia accounts for 1.7% of world GDP but a sizeable share of supplies of fertiliser, fuels and some foods and metals
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