INT

  • Aug 19
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Securing inputs is key to Seoul’s diplomatic strategy

South Korea seeks to diversify and strengthen its critical minerals supply, leveraging its global network and experience

South Korea
  • Aug 16
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California’s AI bill promises more ethical oversight

The Safety Bill which aims to address existential risks of AI is drawing industry criticism despite amendments

United States
  • Aug 16
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Steady growth in Japan should support more rate rises

Services activity edged down in June but GDP improved in the second quarter, with all major drivers strengthening

Japan
  • Aug 16
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US data signals slow, steady rate cuts starting soon

Retail sales rose strongly in July and unemployment claims edged lower at the start of August but inflation is easing

United States
  • Aug 15
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Russian phishing campaigns grow more sophisticated

Kremlin-backed hackers are targeting dissidents in an elaborate phishing campaign

Russia
  • Aug 15
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AI investments will take years to pay off

Over USD1tn has been invested in AI with the intention of lifting productivity

International
  • Aug 15
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Soft Chinese activity prompts calls for more stimulus

Retail sales edged up to 2.7% growth but investment and industrial output slowed slightly and unemployment picked up

China
  • Aug 15
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UK economy is on track for a steady recovery

GDP is growing relatively solidly, keeping the economy on track for growth of 1.0% or more

United Kingdom