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Tensions between Google and Microsoft will rise
Microsoft has accused Google of campaigns aimed at discrediting the company’s reputation in Europe
InternationalCOP16 will bring hope and frustration on global goals
Emphasis on the importance of nature to humanity will grow, but protection efforts will continue to fall short of needs
InternationalEuro-area growth outperformance provides 2025 momentum
Euro-area GDP growth continued to outperform expectations in July-September, growing by 0.4% on the quarter
EUUS rules on China AI investments will frustrate firms
Washington has unveiled new AI investment rules to minimise national security threats posed by Beijing
United StatesGeoeconomic fragmentation gathers pace in banking
The BIS could stop hosting the cross-border payments project that many central banks are collaborating on
InternationalTechnology leaks will remain a problem for Seoul
Seoul is strengthening its measures to prevent leaks of advanced technology, both domestically and internationally
South KoreaChinese cyberattacks on US elections will continue
The FBI has launched an investigation into alleged hacking of Donald Trump and JD Vance's communications by China
ChinaUK budget will promise higher GDP but pressure firms
Economic conditions are improving before the budget, with inflation falling steadily and growth estimates being lifted
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