IN THE 1970S the fortunes of the world economy, in all its infinite variety and unfathomable complexity, seemed to turn on one solitary product: oil. Exported by a narrow clique of countries, this vital input was hostage to ferocious political forces. Today the world’s economic prospects similarly depend on another all-important input, vaccines, which are
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Southeast Asia is experiencing incredible change, driven by the rapidly increasing availability and adoption of technology. The digital economy has brought unprecedented opportunities and sources of income and growth through platforms and tools previously unavailable. Digitization is boosting Southeast Asia’s efforts to accelerate financial inclusion. Opportunities are not equally accessible to all; a pressing digital