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>"Retail sales rose last month, and several companies reported strong earnings. But discounts seemed to drive a significant portion of purchases."

"Giving talent the freedom to pursue excellence in the workplace is a win-win for companies—and society."

>"The global external shocks require a total rethink, repurpose and reform of the process of globalisation."

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"How to punish the aggressor and support Ukraine while minimizing unintended damage."

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>"The country became the first in the EU to lift all COVID restrictions despite leading the world in per capita infections."

"Its trade retaliation over Taiwan is wreaking havoc with global supply chains."

"Chinese exporters face high raw materials prices and shipping fees, and more competition as other major economies recover from the Covid-19 pandemic."