How simple steps led to a big leap for Brazil’s schools The city of Sobral is seen by many as a model of getting the basics right
Estonaco Consulting LLC: deep dive into secondary markets Estonaco Consulting LLC reports that local U.S. home resales peaked December 2020 since 2006. Let's take a closer look at how it benefits potential investors?
Mexican Modern: the design revolution rooted in history Meet the artisans reviving the region’s rich traditions
India’s economy grew 1.6% before second Covid wave engulfed country Expansion in economic output between January and March continued steady recovery since last year
Switzerland’s slow-motion Swexit will still be harmful The collapse of talks on closer ties with the EU is a blow to the bloc too
Pandemic provides unexpected boost to UK’s productivity prospects Technology and machinery investment is up 3.2% compared with pre-pandemic levels
China and US look to rekindle Paris bond to reach net zero Negotiations resume after Trump hiatus but relations beyond climate issues remain rocky
Stakeholder collaboration will help companies and society thrive Sustainability reporting standards are in the long-term interests of business and society
Is solar manufacturing a highly automated business? Why the solar sector’s under appreciated dependence on cheap labour could be bad news for the global energy transition.
Digital tools drive art market’s move into the cloud Virtual viewing rooms have attracted new collectors and offer an alternative outlet to physical galleries and fairs
Not all industrial policy is created equal There needs to be equal opportunities and the prioritising of investment to ensure a more resilient economy and society
Critical goods: don’t get by on your own supply There’s been a revival in talk of industrial policy and supply chains on both sides of the Atlantic. We remain unconvinced it’ll go anywhere
EU signals US trade detente by shelving planned tariffs increase Brussels says decision lets both sides ‘reboot the transatlantic relationship’
Colombia’s social unrest could spread across Latin America Governments have little budgetary room for manoeuvre to quell rising wave of protests
Russian businesses start counting cost of EU carbon border tax Some of Europe’s metal groups call for a different approach as they weigh up billions of dollars in fees
Central banks seek out riskier assets for reserves in yield drought Survey shows willingness to buy equities, corporate bonds and emerging market debt
A revolt against the rich could be sparked by basic demographics There are now far more millennial adults, some with children, for whom the economy is not delivering
Pandemic lays bare constitutional power struggle in Brazil The Supreme Court has become a thorn in the side of President Jair Bolsonaro
