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Corporate governance will rise as a priority for firms
The world’s largest sovereign wealth fund has published recommendations for firms to enhance their corporate governance
InternationalGDP growth of 2% is likely South Korea’s ‘new ‘normal’
Weak spending and sharply lower investment is prompting fiscal stimulus, but growth prospects are modest
InternationalDeBeers lab diamonds could upend market dynamics
Synthetic diamond output is surging, albeit from a low base, worrying traditional centres and miners
InternationalJapanese trade may profit from US-China tariff dodging
Japan’s export orders rose in October, suggesting substitution from US-China, while euro-area activity continued to slow
InternationalStates force rethink on US federal stance on data laws
The Trump administration supports the data-driven business model which has contributed to the dynamism of ‘big tech’
InternationalItaly fine reflects tightening scrutiny of 'big tech'
After Google, two new leading technology firms face penalties for anti-competitive behaviour
InternationalEU copyright law underlines deeper regulatory dilemma
Europe’s digital copyright proposal has opened another area of tension between regulators and ‘big tech’
InternationalClashing ideals to hinder global drug progress
Calls are growing for fresh thinking on global drug policy, but tough strategies look set to stay
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