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
  • May 5, 2021
  • 12 min read

Countries’ approaches to reviving nuclear power differ

Nuclear power’s contribution to low-carbon power generation looks likely to decline just when it is needed most

International
  • Apr 29, 2021
  • 7 min read

The risk of a wage-price spiral in 2021 remains low

Inflation expectations are rising, and consumer prices will rise this quarter, but central banks remain unmoved

International
  • Apr 28, 2021
  • 7 min read

LNG producers will aim to cut their carbon footprint

Natural gas use will struggle to demonstrate its compatibility with the energy transition paths of major economies

International