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Services play key role in global supply chains
The emergence of global value chains (GVCs) has profoundly altered the pattern of world trade...
International'Debt limits' controversy slows global austerity drive
Fears over the sustainability of government debt have powered the political drive towards...
InternationalGlobal oil speculation eases, but will 'return'
While oil prices have recently been characterised by moderation, since the beginning of the...
InternationalGlobal price correction shakes faith in gold
Over two trading days in mid-April, gold lost a record 210 dollars/ounce (oz), with market...
International'Factory Asia' faces mounting threats
East Asia is home to many of the world's most important international production networks,...
InternationalChanging global economy boosts CSR agenda
Corporate responsibility is now firmly embedded into modern management practice. Fears that the...
InternationalGlobal brand names face supply chain vulnerabilities
Global production systems based on extreme specialisation, geographic fragmentation, and a high...
InternationalFirms and governments face 'big data' challenges
Once a term of concern solely to information technology (IT) professionals in large corporations,...
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