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Even the lower WTO trade forecast may prove optimistic
The WTO has slashed its forecast world trade growth this year from 2.6% to 1.2%, cutting its projection for all regions
InternationalGreek options are few for coping with migrant inflow
Athens is mulling controlling migrants, not such long-term solutions as refugees supporting themselves and integrating
GreeceCosts and complexity will check lithium capacity
Demand and supply of lithium have lagged in the last twelve months; supply may be slower than demand to recover
InternationalImport weakness flatters GDP in some nations
The latest World Trade Monitor shows world exports and imports continuing to fall, in both volume and value terms
InternationalInternational high seas biodiversity concerns to rise
Progress is being made on high seas governance, but disagreements remain
InternationalUNCTAD public banking drive will struggle for momentum
The UNCTAD Trade and Development Report outlines ideas as to how public banks can contribute more to meeting the SDGs
InternationalAsset managers in the middle ground may be squeezed
Asset managers are under pressure and many may face a choice between either specialising or merging with a larger firm
InternationalGender infrastructure gaps galvanise diverse partners
Gender-sensitive infrastructure design and management have been lacking globally, but this is changing
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