China’s vast urban population was unlocked from Covid restrictions in time to travel home for the Lunar New Year. With over 2 billion journeys, it’s the biggest mass migration in the world. Concerns were raised that this potential Covid ‘super spreader’ event would overwhelm rural healthcare systems.

As all investors know, a dividend is a reward paid to shareholders for owning a company with sustainable profits. Used in the context of a nation’s population, the term ‘demographic dividend’ describes the positive effects that a growing population can have on a whole economy.

Sky-high energy prices and supply worries mean the world is suddenly prioritising energy efficiency. 2022 has been marked by various milestone policy announcements designed to boost investment in clean energy and improve energy efficiency.