International

  • Apr 18
  • 2 min read

Asia’s coal embrace will imperil climate targets

More than renewables, coal has met increasing Asian energy demand since 2000, with domestic production rising sharply

International
  • Apr 17
  • 2 min read

World growth set for slow and steady path amid risks

The IMF expects modest GDP growth worldwide amid trade tensions, fiscal tightening and only limited monetary loosening

International
  • Apr 11
  • 2 min read

Rising US inflation may mean slower rate cuts

US consumer price inflation picked up last month, driven by services and gasoline prices

International
  • Apr 11
  • 2 min read

AI progress widens gap on guardrails and controls

The pace of innovation in artificial intelligence is rapid

International
  • Apr 11
  • 2 min read

Chinese-made electric cars will attract Western wrath

Chinese-manufactured BEVs are cheaper than Western models, accounting for nearly 10% of EU sales and 50% of imports

International
  • Apr 10
  • 7 min read

Ukraine cyberdefences will have impact beyond Russia

Catastrophic cyberattacks have surprisingly not been a feature of Russia's invasion of Ukraine

Ukraine
  • Apr 9
  • 7 min read

Antitrust tests of 'big tech' will get tougher

All top global tech firms face regulatory or legislative scrutiny for anti-competitive practices

International
  • Apr 9
  • 7 min read

Slow and stuttering rebound for global manufacturing

Global manufacturing prospects are improving in spite of supply chain troubles and continued contraction in Europe

International