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Parallel markets intensified recently with the COVID-19 pandemic through its initial impact on commodity prices and more lasting supply chain disruptions for critical goods and services.

Demand for ramping up health expenditures is at an all-time high, and therefore, countries need additional health resources not only for responding to the COVID-19 pandemic but also closing the gaps in achieving the sustainable development goals (SDG) in health in most emerging and developing countries,

Examining the association between meat intake and life expectancy at a population level based on ecological data published by the United Nations agencies

It will ensure sustainable growth in exports, address external account challenges

The EU, the UK, and the US have sought in recent months to discourage Russia from sending military forces into Ukraine. Diplomatic missions have been complemented by promises of military support and training for the government in Kyiv. Whether these steps persuade the Russian government to stand down their troops down remains to be seen. Current developments have unwelcome

Weak recoveries in emerging market and developing economies (EMDEs) are expected to raise between-country inequality. Within-country income inequality is also estimated to have increased somewhat in EMDEs because of severe job and income losses among lower-income population group

Pakistan has very low export-to-GDP value at par with sub-Saharan Africa

Changes in the construction law and favorable government policy continue to spur Vietnam's construction industry. Vietnam is the third-largest country in Southeast Asia....

With its strategic location and significant natural resources, Malaysia is an internationally recognized investment-friendly jurisdiction with a significant construction industry....

The construction industry in Indonesia has long been considered the backbone of the country's economic and social development, and regulations are being continuously amended to ease...