INT

  • Oct 19, 2023
  • 2 min read

IPCC-style AI safety body would face old challenges

Senior technology leaders have proposed an international AI safety body that is modelled on the IPCC

International
  • Oct 19, 2023
  • 2 min read

EU and Japanese trade patterns find a new normal

The euro-area's current account surplus is rising and US demand is supporting Japanese exports

International
  • Oct 18, 2023
  • 7 min read

International diamond market will evolve further

Laboratory-grown diamonds have changed the diamond market, opening the door for new producers and traders

International
  • Oct 18, 2023
  • 2 min read

China local government and property pressures may rise

GDP grew by 4.9% in July-September and retail sales rose but the real estate downturn is pressuring local governments

International
  • Oct 18, 2023
  • 2 min read

Geopolitical risks to 'small tech' are rising

A group of top national security agencies yesterday warned of growing geopolitical risk to smaller technology labs

International
  • Oct 18, 2023
  • 2 min read

Higher rates for longer will fuel corporate distress

Firms need to repay or roll over some USD5.5tn of corporate debt obligations in 2024, with interest rates still high

International
  • Oct 17, 2023
  • 7 min read

Antimicrobial resistance will increase internationally

Antimicrobial resistance is curtailing the effectiveness of antibiotics, creating a problem for treatment and operations

International
  • Oct 17, 2023
  • 2 min read

Widening the Gaza war would hit international markets

Market concerns about the Gaza war appear to be easing, but they remain a factor

International