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Japan’s exporters are very vulnerable to weaker trade
Japan’s export volumes plunged for a seventh straight month in May and imports also edged lower
JapanStrategic sanctions are costly foreign policy tools
In recent years, multiple actors have incorporated sanctions as central parts of their foreign policy toolkit
InternationalFacebook’s cryptocurrency has a long road ahead
Social media firms are keen to launch their own cryptocurrencies to make their networking services more viable
InternationalHigh US student debt aids GDP overall but raises risks
College costs and student debts are rising faster than wages, but higher pay more than covers the cost for most students
InternationalOil demand will stabilise, and supply has room to rise
The IEA has outlined its view for oil market dynamics in 2020, highlighting that supply has plenty of upside scope
InternationalFuture of mining is Africa’s for the taking
Mining offers an opportunity to leapfrog traditional development paths, but only if it leads to green industrialisation
AfricaCommercial drone deliveries spark new regulations
The proliferation of drone use has made national airspace more complex, necessitating new regulations
InternationalChina will add more stimulus to keep growth above 6%
Industrial output is the weakest since 2002 and despite specific stimulus, investment and car sales also remain subdued
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