Chronic disease will constrain China's economic growth

Rapidly growing incidence of non-communicable diseases poses an underappreciated threat to China's economic outlook

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Japanese will turn from savers to spenders

The latest data on spending and saving show a sharp decline in the savings rate

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Elections at all levels will take place against a challenging and shifting economic context

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PEGIDA -- and the backlash against it -- highlight tensions over immigration and Islam in Germany

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Disaster preparedness constitutes a challenge which requires a stronger regional framework in Central America

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The benefits of Abenomics have not reached beyond the largest cities, but reviving the provincial areas is indispensable

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Solving the conflict with the country's main indigenous group has not been a priority for the Chilean government

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Growing ASEAN connectivity comes with a human trafficking cost

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Increased levels of financial intermediation would help develop the private sector and economic diversification

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Ruling party MAS has gained ground in Santa Cruz though April's gubernatorial election is not assured

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