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Chang Yong Rhee COVID-19 exacerbated existing long-term economic challenges in Asia https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/03/asia-covid-coronavirus-pandemic-economics-recovery-imf/

Anna Huber The importance of water – and its vital role in tackling global challenges – is not fully understood or communicated within water-rich nations https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/03/water-how-to-stop-undervaluing-a-precious-resource-and-be-ready-for-the-future/

Cyber risk is among the top risks facing businesses today, and it has become clear that boards, especially, need stronger foundations to govern cyber...

US, Canada and UK join EU in ‘coordinated action’ to pressure China on Uighur policies. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/22/eu-rolls-out-sanctions-on-chinese-officials-over-uighur-abuses

At least eight people, including a 15-year-old boy, were reportedly killed in Myanmar’s second city of Mandalay as unrest continues. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/23/myanmar-activists-hold-candle-lit-vigil-as-us-targets-army-unit

President Bolsonaro says he is still not convinced by COVID lockdowns as cases soar in Latin America’s largest country. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/22/brazil-ceos-and-economists-blast-bolsonaros-covid-response

Mexico has beefed up law enforcement at its southern border to stem a sharp increase in migrants heading to the US. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/3/22/biden-officials-to-head-to-mexico-for-immigration-talks

Oil and gas industry representatives and White House officials discussed emissions and plans to decarbonise the economy. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/3/23/us-climate-adviser-meets-oil-gas-reps-to-align-climate-goals

Raising taxes on companies and the wealthy will be central to funding the package, sources tell Reuters. https://www.aljazeera.com/economy/2021/3/23/us-considers-4trillion-for-jobs-infrastructure-climatereport