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Jan-19 The recovery in emerging market and developing economies has stalled. India is a bright spot where strengthening investment and robust consumption will drive 7.3 percent GDP growth. East Asia remains a fast-growing region but growth will moderate to 6 percent in 2019 as global demand slows and financial conditions tighten. Brazil is forecast to lead Latin America with 2.2 percent growth. And in MENA, while GCC oil exporters accelerate to 2.6 percent growth they will be outstripped by Egypt at 5.6 percent thanks to reforms. [image: World Bank]
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29-Oct-18 The cybersecurity workforce gap has widened to 2.9 mn globally. Asia-Pacific has the highest shortage, 2.14 mn, thanks to growing economies and new cybersecurity and data privacy legislation being enacted throughout the region. [image: REDPIXEL PL / Shutterstock]
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17-Aug-18 Chinese tourists can now use WeChat Pay to make purchases in Russia, the 17th country to accept transactions made via the popular payment app. In time, that payment option will be available for local consumers as well. [image: Freer / Shutterstock.com]
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Jul-18 Growth in emerging market commodity importers is expected to remain robust, while the rebound in commodity exporters is projected to mature, says the World Bank. Risks include escalating trade protectionism and rising geopolitical tensions. A slowdown in China is partly offset by the rest of Asia, led by 7% growth in India. Prospects in Latam and the Middle East look positive, though with growth projected at much lower levels than in Asia.
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24-May-18 While Russia's e-commerce sector only delivered half of its expected growth in 2017, market players Tmall and Yantex remain keen to pursue their ambitious expansion plans, intent on becoming major players. [image: Yandex.Market]
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