International

  • May 25, 2021
  • 7 min read

Seabed mining, and environmental fear of it, will rise

Countries are making plans to mine their seabeds for critical minerals

International
  • May 24, 2021
  • 7 min read

A fragile agreement on global tax reform is near

The US tax plan and political pressure worldwide has rebooted the talks about reform of the global tax system

International
  • May 21, 2021
  • 7 min read

International supply chains pose green challenges

As governments strive to expand the use of green technology, attention is turning to the supply chains behind them

International
  • May 18, 2021
  • 6 min read

Carbon border taxes raise international dispute risks

The introduction of carbon border taxes increases the prospect of international tensions over trade and climate issues

International
  • May 18, 2021
  • 7 min read

Critical infrastructure sees rising cybersecurity risk

Three critical internet, energy and health systems have been hacked this month, causing major disruption

International
  • May 17, 2021
  • 7 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 13, 2021
  • 7 min read

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
  • 7 min read

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