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World Bank launches $500 million insurance fund to fight pandemics
The World Bank launched a $500 million fund on Saturday to combat deadly pandemics in poor countries.
Scarcity of water will have major impact on economies, World Bank warns
Economies across large swathes of the globe could shrink dramatically by mid-century as fresh water grows scarce due to climate change, the World Bank...
Singapore, NZ and HK ranked by World Bank as best for business
Small and well-run Singapore, New Zealand and Hong Kong are the world’s easiest places to run a business, while global giants China, Brazil and India...
Ticking bomb: World Bank warns of critical job shortage by 2030
The world is facing a global jobs crisis that is hurting the chances of reigniting economic growth and there is no magic bullet to solve the problem, the...
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