Category: Economies
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The Rising Heat Crisis: Why Cities in Europe and Central Asia Must Act Now
As the planet warms at an unprecedented pace, cities across Europe and Central Asia (ECA) are rapidly emerging as ground zero for one of the most underestimated climate threats: extreme heat. Unlike floods or storms, heat doesn’t topple buildings or leave visible debris, but its impact is lethal, widespread, and…
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India’s Position in the Evolving World Apparel Market
India’s apparel industry stands at a critical inflection point in the global textile value chain. With the World Trade Organization (WTO) projecting the global apparel market value to grow from $557.50 billion in 2023 to $597.83 billion in 2024, registering a robust 7.08% growth, the sector is entering a phase…
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How AI Agents Are Transforming Workplaces: Rethinking Skills, Management, and Inclusion
The rapid advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly through the development of intelligent agents and digital workers, is fundamentally reshaping the workplace. These AI systems are no longer confined to automating repetitive tasks—they are now entering domains once considered the sole preserve of humans: collaboration, communication, management, and even mentorship.…
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How Major Importers Are Restructuring Supply Chains to Minimize Tariff Exposure
In today’s volatile global trade environment, importers are under increasing pressure to protect their bottom lines from sudden shifts in tariff policies. Trade wars, rising protectionism, and unpredictable policy changes have forced businesses to rethink traditional supply chain models. The new priority is not just cost efficiency but resilience—the ability…
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When Intelligence Becomes Ubiquitous: The Coming Disruption by AI and AGI
The world is on the cusp of an epoch-defining shift—one not just of technology, but of human identity, work, and power. A growing consensus, sometimes referred to as the San Francisco consensus, is emerging among the world’s leading AI research labs: that Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)—a system as capable as…
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Tariff Turbulence: Trump’s 35% Tariff on Canada Signals Rising Trade Tensions
In a stunning development that has sent ripples through North American markets, former US President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of a 35% tariff on Canadian imports, effective August 1, 2025. The declaration marks a new chapter in the already complex trade relationship between the two neighbors, rekindling anxieties…
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India-US Trade Deal Deadline Extended to July 31: What It Means and What’s at Stake
The long-anticipated trade agreement between India and the United States, originally expected by July 9, has now been extended to July 31, 2025. This extension, while not entirely unexpected, highlights the complexity of ongoing negotiations between the two nations. It also signals the high economic and strategic stakes involved for…
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Flying into the Future: Why Decarbonizing the Aerospace Sector Is So Expensive—and How to Fix It
Decarbonizing the aerospace sector is among the most difficult and costly transitions in the global push for net-zero emissions. While sectors like energy and ground transportation have begun to pivot toward low-carbon models, aviation remains deeply entrenched in fossil fuel dependence and long asset cycles. What makes this transition particularly…
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