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COP 24 highlights international climate challenges
Progress on climate change is advancing but far too slowly
InternationalPalladium’s price prospects are positive
The palladium market has momentum despite weaker demand from the automotive sector
InternationalMore loosening is likely to support 6% Chinese growth
More economic stimulus will be announced to support 2019 growth as sub-6% is not politically palatable
ChinaLegal highs offer lessons for global drug control
Legal highs seem to be declining, but whether the correct lessons will be learned from that decline is doubtful
InternationalPrivate human spaceflight will soon begin
Virgin Galactic has successfully tested its passenger spacecraft and says it will begin carrying tourists next year
InternationalGender gap in workforce needs a multipronged approach
Improvements in narrowing the workforce gender gap are not keeping pace with global commitments on gender equality
InternationalPast trend shrinks hope for major fall in inequality
Few countries have ever succeeded in substantially reducing inequality in the absence of a major political shock
InternationalStructural reform can help Asia to offset trade risks
The UN sees Asia Pacific trade and investment easing in 2019 but digitalisation will support stronger services imports
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