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Blockchain can streamline simpler supply chains
Blockchain, or distributed ledger technology, holds significant promise for improving global supply chains
InternationalEU and UK rules on online content are set to tighten
The United Kingdom and the EU agree on critical rules for the digital economy, despite Brexit
InternationalDemocratic freedoms face new risks in 2021
Both democratic and non-democratic governments have suppressed important human rights during the pandemic
InternationalDemands for banks to resume dividend payouts will rise
For UK, US, EU and emerging market banks, timing the resumption of dividend payouts will be tricky but key to recovery
InternationalExplainable AI systems will develop slowly
High-profile failures of artificial intelligence (AI) systems have fuelled public scepticism about the technology
InternationalReporting around vaccine roll-outs may bring confusion
The United Kingdom began vaccinating people against COVID-19 and the United Arab Emirates authorised a Chinese vaccine
InternationalEU may fall back into recession, led by consumption
The final estimate of third-quarter euro-area GDP showed a 12.5% quarter-on-quarter rise but a 4.3% annual drop
EUControversies could fuel COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Willingness to take a COVID-19 vaccine varies by country, and this could be further impacted by misinformation
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