Infrastructure
US-Chinese rivalry permeates South-east Asian 5G race
South-east Asia wants to build out its 5G networks, but US-Chinese rivalry is affecting its choice of providers
South-east AsiaProspects for cybersecurity to end-2023
The latter half of 2023 will see significant acceleration of public and private sector efforts on foiling cyberattacks
InternationalProspects for the global economy in H2 2023
Global economic activity will worsen as services slow, with the downturn relatively mild but potentially prolonged
InternationalCoal sector may threaten Australia's emissions targets
The Labour government in Canberra has approved four new coal mines, the first since it took office a year ago
AustraliaCybersecurity of operational technology is essential
Use of operational technology (OT) is creating new cybersecurity risks, especially due to its integration with IT tools
InternationalNorth Sea wind pact will require major state support
Nine northern European countries have agreed significantly to bolster wind energy production in the North Sea
EuropeChinese support may not stave off Argentina crisis
Economy Minister Sergio Massa is in China seeking relief from worsening economic pressures
ArgentinaCompetition over water may drive new crises in Iraq
Although Iraq was water-rich in the 1970s, its water table has seen a dramatic decline, especially in the south
Iraq