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UK public indebtedness is likely to increase
Public borrowing rose sharply in April-June and is likely to soar if there is a no-deal Brexit
United KingdomUS-China trade talks will shape EU, UK rules on 5G
Europe and the United Kingdom face rising pressure on their 5G decision
InternationalVoices against facial recognition tech will multiply
Governments, activists and citizens are wrestling with the contentious question of balancing security and privacy
InternationalWeak Japan exports will spark unconventional policies
Japan’s export volumes have fallen for eight months and the outlook is poor
JapanCryptocurrencies take financial access to the unbanked
With 1.7 billion people lacking financial services access, cryptocurrency-based fintechs are offering solutions
InternationalRising risks may threaten China’s steady GDP slowdown
China’s GDP gained 6.2% in April-June, the weakest since 1992 but, more promisingly, consumption and services are robust
ChinaUN hunger report underlines development finance needs
Progress on a key Sustainable Development Goal has reversed since 2015
InternationalActive investment funds face rising pressure
The ban on selling shares of the Woodford fund deals another blow to the already threatened active investment sector
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