Infrastructure
Socio-economic cost of internet shutdowns is rising
The number of internet shutdowns reached a record-high last year; 2024 appears to be on track for a similar rate
InternationalWarmer US ties will not draw Cambodia away from China
A recent visit by US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin put the spotlight on Cambodian-US relations
CambodiaStrike threats widen Canada's infrastructure concerns
Strike threats to port and freight rail operations are highlighting concerns about disruption to Canada's infrastructure
CanadaNew York congestion charge row will divide Democrats
This month's start of a congestion charge for vehicles entering parts of Manhattan has been halted for political reasons
United StatesNorway outage exposes Europe’s gas vulnerability
An outage in a Norwegian gas pipeline saw Europe’s gas prices rebound to the highest levels since December
EuropeDemand for sustainable aviation fuels will soar
Widespread mandatary commitments for aviation fuel blending imply strong demand for Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF)
InternationalConcerns over Chile's China dependence will mount
China has greatly increased its share of Chile's foreign trade and its investments in the country in recent years
ChileFloods are predicted to become more common in Brazil
A new report attributes the recent Rio Grande do Sul floods to climate change, with more frequent such events predicted
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