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Study Figure 8, which contains details about three different transnational corporations (TNCs).

Figure 8: Information about three transnational corporations (TNCs). Corporation 1 (Fast-Fashion Giant): headquarters in Spain, textile factories in Bangladesh and Cambodia, raw materials sourced from India, global retail network spanning over 2,000 stores. Corporation 2 (Tech Hardware Corporation): primary design and research in California (USA), critical mineral mining in DR Congo, component assembly plants in China and Vietnam, worldwide distribution. Corporation 3 (Agri-Food Conglomerate): cocoa and palm oil sourcing in West Africa and Indonesia, processing plants in Europe, localized product branding and sales in over 150 countries.

Assess the significance of TNCs in promoting global connectivity and economic interdependence. Refer to Figure 8 in your answer.

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