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Hopes of firm trade rebound are unsure and optimistic
UNCTAD estimates that world goods trade fell by 7.5% this year by value, and services trade rose by 7.0%
InternationalCOP28 deal points to ongoing discord on climate action
COP28 has resulted in a deal that is historic, but which has weaknesses and loopholes that will undermine its impact
InternationalFossil-fuel action will define perceptions of COP28
COP28 was scheduled to end this morning, but has overrun as arguments over fossil-fuel action endure
InternationalShrinking global aid budget may have long-term impact
The UN has announced a much-reduced aid appeal for 2024, despite continued high humanitarian needs
InternationalEnergy transition will propel the 'niche' boron market
Demand from energy transition technologies for the critical mineral boron will multiply, sparking more exploration
InternationalGlobal internet governance faces strain not severance
Internet governance has become a major theatre of geopolitical contestation
InternationalGoogle Gemini will facilitate AI access
Google has launched a new GenAI model -- a version of which can be run on smartphones
InternationalWebinar: Prospects 2024 (Client Q&A)
2023 gave us war in Gaza, the rise of generative AI, continued war between Ukraine and Russia; what will 2024 hold?
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