International

  • May 17, 2021
  • 2 min read

Regulatory hurdles risk slowing US telemedicine surge

The COVID-19-accelerated adoption of e-services in the United States has been explosive in telemedicine

International
  • May 14, 2021
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Toshiba ransomware attack is warning for large firms

The Toshiba and Colonial Pipeline attacks are serious due to the sectors, size and significance of these firms

International
  • May 13, 2021
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More tax on asset gains is likelier than a wealth tax

Calls for a one-off wealth tax, presented as a COVID-19 recovery levy, are growing in developed nations but face hurdles

International
  • May 12, 2021
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Central banks have a key role in greening the economy

The major central banks will amend their policies to support climate targets but there will be unintended consequences

International
  • May 11, 2021
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Inflation trends presage gradual policy tightening

China’s producer prices have risen sharply this year and financial markets remain worried about US inflation

International
  • May 11, 2021
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Revenue plan for Instagram Youth to signal its impact

Opposition to Facebook’s Instagram platform for under-13s is growing, but the company plans to proceed regardless

International
  • May 6, 2021
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US push, not IP waiver, will raise vaccine supply

The United States said it will now back the initiative to waive IP rights on vaccine-manufacturing capability transfers

International
  • May 5, 2021
  • 2 min read

Wage-price spiral is more a risk for 2022 than now

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen initially worried markets with comments on inflation but later moderated her remarks

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