International

  • Jan 21, 2022
  • 6 min read

Global quantum technology competition will heat up

Quantum technologies are becoming an area of competition among the world’s technologically advanced nations

China
  • Jan 20, 2022
  • 7 min read

Improved EM currency practices make Turkey an outlier

Turkey’s travails, with the lira losing 45% against the dollar in 2021, raise questions over EM currency practices

International
  • Jan 20, 2022
  • 2 min read

Dangerous cascade of space debris may be approaching

A Chinese satellite has narrowly escaped collision with debris from a Russian anti-satellite missile test

International
  • Jan 20, 2022
  • 2 min read

World may get respite after Omicron

The United Kingdom today rolled back social distancing restrictions, having passed the Omicron peak

International
  • Jan 19, 2022
  • 2 min read

Regulators are alert to impact of metaverse

EU digital chief has said that the EU must start thinking about regulating the metaverse market

International
  • Jan 18, 2022
  • 2 min read

Job market churn will persist into 2023 and beyond

The ILO employment outlook does not see labour markets recovering before end-2023

International
  • Jan 18, 2022
  • 2 min read

The pandemic has worsened global cooperation prospects

Economic stagnation and employment or livelihood crises are most feared by executives surveyed worldwide

International
  • Jan 14, 2022
  • 7 min read

Copper volatility to persist amid market surplus

Copper is in demand for use in new electrification initiatives but this is unlikely to offset market volatility

International