Finance
China's stocks have taken a major step toward global acceptance
China's stocks took a major step toward global acceptance, finally winning a long campaign for inclusion in a leading emerging markets benchmark.
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Environment
Chad is more vulnerable to climate change than any other country. This is why
The countries most vulnerable to climate change.
Environment
The Colorado river is shrinking because of climate change
Drought and climate change have had serious impact on the Colarado river.
Global Economic Imbalances
George Soros: what a change of approach from Theresa May could mean for Brexit
George Soros examines the economic and political climate in the UK, arguing that there are signs of a change of approach to Brexit negotiations from Theresa May.
Global Economic Imbalances
The US banned Mexican workers in 1965. What happened next?
New research looks at the impact of a ban on Mexican workers in 1965.
Global Economic Imbalances
The UN has ranked nations for innovation - how does yours do?
Emerging markets are climbing up the ranks of the world's most innovative nations, an annual UN survey has shown.
University
These are the books Stanford is asking students to read this summer
The 3 books Stanford is asking incoming students to read over the summer.
Future of Enterprise
Universal basic income is a step closer to reality in Haiwaii
The state congress has passed a bill that puts Hawaii on the path to universal basic income.
Future of Mobility
Is this the solution to Japan's demographic issues?
A Japanese town has a creative plan to lure millennials from the city and back to the country.
Inclusive Growth
This South Korean start-up is only hiring people over 55
A startup in South Korea is making headlines for only hiring staff that are aged 55 years and over.
China
'Big health’ and the future of medicine in China
The imminent launch of three national databases and the rise of wearables is the start of the revolution China’s over-burdened healthcare system badly needs.
Environment
Alien animals and plants are on the rise in Africa
Many alien plants and animals have been introduced to Africa from other regions and then have spread from country to country, often having devastating effects.
Future of Consumption
China is facing a food problem - and the Western diet could be to blame
Over the past two decades, China's prevailing diet has shifted towards a Western diet, leaving the country short of land.
Digital
How universal internet access could reboot South Africa
Forty-eight percent of South Africans between the ages of 15 and 34 are unemployed. Closing the digital divide is an essential step to helping them find jobs.
Africa
A better investment framework for Africa
The German G20 presidency has launched its G20 Africa Partnership initiative to help the region realise its economic potential.