Mining sector reforms will prove limited in Brazil

Recent mining reforms will do little to improve competitiveness in a key sector suffering from global and domestic woes

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Labour market dualism drives inequality in Japan

Population ageing, more part-time and non-regular workers, and technological change are fuelling inequality

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All parties to NAFTA have an interest in reaching a deal before November, but the chances of them doing so are slim

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A range of factors look set to reverse recent poverty gains and increase structural inequality

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China is ploughing money into a nationwide multi-billion-dollar programme to gain the lead in artificial intelligence

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A squeeze on households’ spending and the shift to online shopping is hitting bricks and mortar retailing hard

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Healthcare sector can become an important driver of a future economic revival

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Social concerns are holding back the phase-out of coal

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Despite the impact of recent student protests, moves toward gender equality face an uphill struggle

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The strengthened presidency approved by a 2017 referendum comes into effect with the June 24 elections

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