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COVID-19
An expert explains: How COVID-19 exposed the fragility of global supply chains
Closures of manufacturing and distribution and bottlenecks at borders through the COVID-19 pandemic have exposed the fragility of global supply chains.
Better Business
The top 100 companies of the world: the US vs everyone else
The world’s top 100 companies account for $31.7 trillion in market capital. US companies make up 65% of the total market value, equal to $20.55 trillion.
United States
The top trading partner for every US state in one map
The US is highly dependent on its neighbours, Canada and Mexico, for trade. The country’s top trading partner is Mexico, making up 14.8% of total trade.
International Trade and Investment
Regionalization vs globalization: what is the future direction of trade?
Prominent analysts are predicting trade will become less globalized and more regional. Using trade data from 1815-2021 we put this hypothesis to the test.
International Trade and Investment
This logistics company says a strong business purpose is the best defence in a crisis
The Covid-19 pandemic posed a formidable challenge to logistics companies - as border controls sprung up around the world and lockdowns confined people to their homes.
Africa
How to attract private finance to Africa’s development
Africa’s economic gains of the last two decades are in jeopardy due to COVID-19. But privately funded projects could provide a lifeline to its development.
International Trade and Investment
China’s trade with Latin America is bound to keep growing. Here’s why that matters
China’s trade with Latin America and the Caribbean grew 26-fold between 2000 and 2020. It may be increasingly challenging to further develop LAC value chains and benefit from the regional...
Justice and Law
How trade-based money laundering works and its impact on world finances
Trade-based money laundering and tax evasion are big business. Although global trade complexities make tackling these crimes difficult, it's not impossible
European Union
Can a TikTok star or autonomous trucks reverse the global shortage of commercial drivers?
There are too few drivers entering the sector, according to a new survey. Without them, global supply chains may struggle to operate.
Digital Economy and New Value Creation
We can't tackle platform competition issues without increasing digital literacy
As digital platforms come under increased scrutiny to comply with fair competition, consumers must be made aware of the tactics used by the tech companies.
Africa
What shifting foreign investment patterns mean for Africa's recovery
Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is key role to helping Africa achieve a rapid economic recovery, boosting growth and productivity, after the pandemic.
International Trade and Investment
G7 countries to back minimum global corporate tax and support economy
G7 finance ministers will vow to support their economies as they emerge from the pandemic and reach an 'ambitious' deal on a minimum global corporate tax, a draft communique reveals.
International Trade and Investment
Global trade after COVID-19: From fixed capital to human capital
Human capital is the next big investment space and will underpin sustainable economic growth in the years to come.
International Trade and Investment
How global trade can save lives and livelihoods - and help protect the planet
At the World Economic Forum Agenda Dialogues, Dr Okonjo-Iweala said vaccine policy was crucial to helping the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
International Trade and Investment
What’s the ‘bullwhip effect’ and how can we avoid crises like the global chip shortage?
The global chip shortage means that many things we want and need may be harder to get or more expensive, and the search is on for practical solutions.