International

  • Apr 10, 2019
  • 2 min read

Divisions on global postal reform will widen

US call for postal reform has found sympathisers in Nordic countries

International
  • Apr 9, 2019
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New World Bank president will aim for continuity

David Malpass joins the World Bank as president today for the Spring meetings with the unanimous support of shareholders

International
  • Apr 5, 2019
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Cybersecurity will lag development of smart cities

Cybersecurity of smart cities will be critical to harnessing the cost and efficiency gains promised by connected devices

International
  • Apr 5, 2019
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Ethiopia air crash report will put focus on technology

False sensor readings and automated responses appear to be what brought ET302 down, killing all 157 persons on board

International
  • Apr 4, 2019
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Global investment prospects face multiple risks

The IMF fears that corporate concentration and non-tariff barriers are critical risks to investment and innovation

International
  • Apr 3, 2019
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US-China trade is just one of many risks to global GDP

Chinese and US officials meet today to discuss key details of the trade deal -- the existing tariffs and enforcement

International
  • Apr 2, 2019
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Stimulus from China and maybe the EU can aid world GDP

The March PMIs suggest China is stabilising and US activity is solid but euro-area and Japanese activity is worsening

International
  • Apr 2, 2019
  • 1 min read

Amazon-NYC reversal will aid PPPs in other cities

Amazon's nullification of plans to build a second headquarters in New York holds lessons for urban economic development

International