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07-Mar-19 The rise of the Russian Far East District as an attractive destination for investment in manufacturing is down to several factors - rich natural resources, abundant land, upgraded infrastructure, access to Eurasia and generous tax incentives. [image: Far East Development Corporation (FEDC)]
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10-Jan-19 Worldwide users of Alipay, China’s leading online payment platform, have exceeded one billion. Alipay’s Ant Financial Services Group said it had cooperated with nearly ten major overseas smart payment companies, which contributed to its growth in user numbers. [image: Alipay]
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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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