International

  • Jul 14, 2020
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Firmer Chinese activity will bolster global GDP

China’s exports and imports rose in June, signposting stronger second-quarter GDP activity in the July 16 release

China
  • Jul 14, 2020
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Booster vaccines would offset short COVID-19 immunity

New research suggests that antibodies against COVID-19 last only two to three months

International
  • Jul 14, 2020
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UK Huawei ban signals broader global shifts

London’s ban on Huawei signals important geostrategic changes that go beyond technology

International
  • Jul 13, 2020
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Creditors 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

International
  • Jul 9, 2020
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China-linked political risks rise across sectors

A growing number of corporates and sectors face China-linked political risks in the wake of Hong Kong's new security law

International
  • Jul 8, 2020
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Virus airborne spread would mostly affect indoor life

Scientists have urged the WHO to consider evidence that COVID-19 spreads through microdroplets that stay in the air

International
  • Jul 8, 2020
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Air 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

International
  • Jul 7, 2020
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Past 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

International