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FDI is unlikely to regain pre-pandemic trend in 2024
The UN Investment Monitor reported fairly weak foreign direct investment (FDI) last year across most regions and sectors
InternationalAlphaGeometry-type progress will boost AI adoption
Google DeepMind has reported a major breakthrough in AI's mathematical reasoning capabilities
International2024 polls will reveal disinformation risks of GenAI
Many countries are heading for elections this year; both benign and malicious users will use generative AI tools
InternationalImpact of AI on labour to test policymakers thoroughly
The IMF has published a paper on impact of artificial intelligence (AI) on labour markets and inequality
InternationalNatural gas prices are set to moderate further in 2024
Despite a resurgence in Asian LNG demand, gas markets look well supplied amid warm winter temperatures
InternationalBitcoin ETF approval is a key crypto regulation step
The US SEC has approved the inclusion of spot bitcoin in exchange traded funds
InternationalWeak investment and trade dampens global GDP prospects
World growth will slow from 2.6% to 2.4% this year, led by slower Chinese and US growth and only a modest trade recovery
InternationalUpcoming elections lift short-run policies to the fore
Davos will discuss AI-generation information, climate change, living costs, armed conflict and political polarisation
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