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US-China rivalry looms over global 5G standards
The United States seeks to limit the proliferation of Chinese 5G technology and to gain a lead in setting 5G standards.
InternationalCreditors will seek geopolitical gains in debt talks
G20 and Paris Club creditor nations met on July 8 to discuss financial assistance for emerging and developing countries
InternationalAir traffic will take years to return to 2019 levels
Commercial airlines are starting to emerge from the greatest downturn in traffic and grounding of fleets on record
InternationalPast reforms will aid banks amid the COVID-19 crisis
US and UK banks are in a better position to cope with losses arising from the global recession than they were in 2007-08
InternationalConsensus and trust are key for leaders amid COVID-19
The robust handling of the pandemic by several female heads of state has drawn attention partly because of their rarity
InternationalDevelopment bodies boost gender mainstreaming effort
The outlook is bleak but not hopeless for gender justice during the pandemic and its aftermath
InternationalCOVID-19 boosts prospects for health IoT
The pandemic and social distancing are increasing government interest in digitally connected healthcare devices
InternationalThe stimulus schemes will stress the financial system
The huge stimulus to mitigate COVID-19-related disruption is distorting financial market pricing, raising longer risks
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