International

  • Mar 30, 2021
  • 7 min read

Resource rivalry will rise between China and the West

The growing visibility of Chinese mining investments overseas is fuelling fears of resource competition with the West

International
  • Mar 30, 2021
  • 7 min read

Ever Given may embroil Egypt in liability disputes

The container ship Ever Given that was blocking the Suez Canal has been towed away and traffic has resumed

Egypt
  • Mar 26, 2021
  • 7 min read

Developing nations risk backsliding in COVID recovery

Policies to support the recovery could worsen climate change, making the sustainable development goals tougher to attain

International
  • Mar 24, 2021
  • 7 min read

Fears of higher US inflation and rates are exaggerated

Notable economists are warning of higher inflation and rates, but underlying conditions do not support this

United States
  • Mar 23, 2021
  • 6 min read

Cross-immunity would aid COVID-19 battle

Scientists are studying whether seasonal 'common cold' viruses confer some immunity against COVID-19

International
  • Mar 23, 2021
  • 7 min read

5G opportunities carry multiple cybersecurity risks

5G broadband cellular infrastructure promises to accelerate digital connectivity but also intensify cybersecurity risks

International
  • Mar 18, 2021
  • 7 min read

Air travel will rebound by 2023 amid structural shifts

Commercial aviation will remain weak until vaccination programmes reach critical mass, and structural changes will occur

International
  • Mar 17, 2021
  • 7 min read

Mix of machines and human skills boosts cybersecurity

Since most cyberattacks are a result of human error, defensive approaches are trialling new machine-based solutions

International