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Critical infrastructure sees rising cybersecurity risk
Three critical internet, energy and health systems have been hacked this month, causing major disruption
InternationalRegulatory hurdles risk slowing US telemedicine surge
The COVID-19-accelerated adoption of e-services in the United States has been explosive in telemedicine
InternationalMore tax on asset gains is likelier than a wealth tax
Calls for a one-off wealth tax, presented as a COVID-19 recovery levy, are growing in developed nations but face hurdles
InternationalCentral banks have a key role in greening the economy
The major central banks will amend their policies to support climate targets but there will be unintended consequences
InternationalCountries’ approaches to reviving nuclear power differ
Nuclear power’s contribution to low-carbon power generation looks likely to decline just when it is needed most
InternationalThe risk of a wage-price spiral in 2021 remains low
Inflation expectations are rising, and consumer prices will rise this quarter, but central banks remain unmoved
InternationalLNG producers will aim to cut their carbon footprint
Natural gas use will struggle to demonstrate its compatibility with the energy transition paths of major economies
InternationalValue chain politicisation to boost rare earth supply
Demand for rare earths is high and China supplies nearly 90% of them; other nations are ramping up their mining efforts
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