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Western focus on satellite cybersecurity will rise
A cybersecurity and defence firm has ethically hacked an EU satellite to demonstrate security gaps
InternationalEV public policy focus is charging and battery-making
The IEA expects 35% of global vehicles sales to be electric by 2030, and more than half of US, EU and Chinese sales
InternationalTighter lending fuels risk of harder economic landing
Bank lending standards have become stricter after the demise of SVB and Credit Suisse and this will impact real activity
InternationalSolid services contrast with manufacturing malaise
The flash April manufacturing PMIs in Europe and Japan continued to weaken, while the services PMIs strengthened
InternationalTemporary weakness obscures long-term lithium growth
Lithium prices have fallen sharply this year, triggered by China’s EV subsidies ending
InternationalEuropean AI debate intensifies while US lags
UK unions are taking issue with the UK government's planned approach to regulating AI systems
InternationalWeak long-run growth raises risks to the world economy
Global GDP will grow by less this decade than the past unless there is a surprise uptick in productivity
InternationalGlobal spyware industry will expand despite scrutiny
The surveillance-for-hire industry faces unprecedented scrutiny from governments, the media and civil society
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