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Kazakhstan will likely settle dispute with oil majors
Kazakh minister’s insistence on no compromise with oil majors in PSA dispute is weakened by precedent and his own words
KazakhstanMOVEit cyberattack spotlights software supply chain
The MOVEit attack exposes gaps in software supply chain security even as computer networks are becoming more complex
InternationalProspects for cybersecurity to end-2023
The latter half of 2023 will see significant acceleration of public and private sector efforts on foiling cyberattacks
InternationalFinance and tech could lead the services slowdown
The manufacturing and services PMIs are diverging, with finance, tech, media and tourism leading the services strength
InternationalDemand growth and OPEC+ policy will drive oil prices
OPEC+ announced extra cuts to oil supply for July to shore up prices, and extended April’s cuts to end-2024
InternationalEU seeks global leadership with voluntary AI pacts
The EU is pushing multiple efforts to ensure the safety of generative artificial intelligence
InternationalProspects for the global economy in H2 2023
Global economic activity will worsen as services slow, with the the downturn relatively mild but potentially prolonged
InternationalTech majors could revitalise interest in metaverse
Both Meta and Apple are expected to release their new augmented/virtual reality headsets this year
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