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Precision farming to bolster global agriculture resiliency
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Against a backdrop of increasingly severe and financially straining climate events and natural disasters, technology is poised to play an important role in maintaining and improving global agricultural output. The adoption of digital and precision farming practices has been shown to improve crop resiliency, and boost productivity and incomes, particularly in emerging markets where small-scale…

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Fintech revolution: Tech solutions are driving the evolution of the sector landscape
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Once reserved for ambitious start-ups and industry-leading tech operators, financial technology (fintech) has more recently caught the attention of major private sector firms and government planners alike, becoming a regular feature in budget speeches and strategic development plans. As fintech progressively plays a larger part in the lives of consumers, investors have quickly come to recognise…

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Skybound: Rapid expansion of the global industry propels investment efforts
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The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity in an increasingly globalised economy. Middle-class expansion has also spurred growth in air travel, as more people are able to afford flights for holidays or business-related travel. According to Boeing, commercial airlines experienced annual…

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Security and engagement key to growing Djibouti's meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions industry
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Countries and regions across the world have long understood the potential of the MICE segment as a vehicle to drive high-value tourism and economic development. In recent decades this has led to significant investment, with nations working to position themselves as centres for the industry, both regionally and globally, aided by greater air connectivity. At the same time, the industry has…

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Improving health care in Trinidad and Tobago boosts demand for domestic and foreign pharmaceuticals
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In recent decades, the pharmaceutical market has expanded its geographical reach. This trend appears to be here to stay; in a survey of major pharmaceutical firms conducted by global consulting firm PwC’s Strategy& team, more than half of respondents anticipated that over 30% of their global sales would originate in emerging markets by 2018. Even in the most newly opened markets, drug…
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Córdoba, Argentina: Economic Research and Analysis

Special Report 2018 : Córdoba, Argentina In a land of great diversity and culture, Argentina seeks to unlock the potential of its natural resources Argentina is a land of rich cultural and national heritage, and significant geographical diversity, which attracts visitors from around the world. The strategic importance of the country’s capital, Buenos Aires, whose port remains a significant trading…
Economic Roundups

Latin America: Time to build a bloc

En Español The region faces a new opportunity to strengthen trade In the face of a rising US dollar and a global trend towards protectionism that affects some of the globe’s globe's major economic powers, the leading markets of Latin America find themselves with an opportunity to work on enhancing regional trade. Some regional markets have done better than others in the mission to diversify…
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La última fusión en Argentina demuestra la intención del país por mejorar la conexión a internet
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In English Argentina sigue adelante con sus planes para garantizar el acceso universal a internet, como demuestra la recientemente aprobación de la fusión entre dos de las empresas de telecomunicaciones más importantes, de las que se espera que mejoren la cobertura digital. A finales de junio, el regulador antimonopolio de Argentina, la Comisión Nacional de Defensa de la Competencia, aprobó…

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Rapid expansion of the global aviation industry propels investment efforts
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The aviation sector is experiencing rapid growth worldwide, propelled by booming tourism industries, lower air fares and the push for greater connectivity in an increasingly globalised economy. Middle-class expansion has also spurred growth in air travel, as more people are able to afford flights for holidays or business-related travel. According to Boeing, commercial airlines experienced annual average…