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Global energy demand rose by 2.3% in 2018, its fastest pace in the last decade
Energy demand worldwide grew by 2.3% last year, its fastest pace this
decade, an exceptional performance driven by a robust global economy and
stronger heating and...
World’s Energy Transition in Doubt as Progress on Affordability, Sustainability Stalls
The world’s energy systems have become less affordable and are no more
environmentally sustainable than they were five years ago. While access to
energy has substantially...
People Can Prosper and Thrive If Pakistan Reforms Faster
Pakistan
urgently needs to invest more and better in its people if they are to be
richer, better educated, and healthier when the country turns 100...
Trade in fake goods is now 3.3% of world trade and rising
Trade in counterfeit and pirated goods has risen
steadily in the last few years – even as overall trade volumes stagnated – and
now stands at...
Oil Market Report: Supply cushion insures against losses
The electricity crisis in Venezuela has paralysed most of the country
for significant periods of time. Although there are signs that the situation is
improving, the...
New York, London and Hong Kong expected to remain as top listing destinations in 2030
The top four exchanges that
issuers will consider beyond their home exchange in 2030 are the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE) (37%), Nasdaq (26%), London Stock...
Consumers Pump the Brakes on Autonomous Vehicle Adoption
As autonomous vehicle (AV)
technology gets ever closer to scalable, real-world application, consumer trust
in the safety of AVs appears to be stalling, according to the...
It is time to fix the broken nitrogen cycle
From breathtaking advances in synthetic biology to
pitfalls in climate adaptation, UN Environment’s latest Frontiers report, launched today,
explores the biggest emerging environmental issues that will...
Bulgaria Emerges as Champion in Women Legal Rights Affecting Work
Bulgaria, an EU member-state with a population of 7.1
million, is among the highest performing economies in women's legal rights
affecting work, according to a new...
Risks rising in corporate debt market
Global outstanding debt in the form of
corporate bonds issued by non-financial companies has hit record levels,
reaching almost USD 13 trillion at the end of...